Pauline Yeung 楊寶蓮 ポーリーン∙ヤン 양보련

 “I have closely followed Pauline's career since 2004, when I served as a judge for the Hang Seng Bank Scholarship, which she won for her studies at Princeton. Over the years, it has been a privilege to see Pauline thrive in the public, private, and non-profit spheres, continuously expanding her capabilities, venturing out of her comfort zone, and achieving meaningful milestones one after another. Not only does she have enviable language skills, including in Mandarin, Korean, Japanese, and French, her insatiable drive to bridge Eastern and Western cultures, her natural talent for inspiring and empowering others, and her remarkable charisma as a self-made leader firmly establish her as a force to be reckoned with in the business world."

Sir Gordon Wu GBS KCMG FICE, Chairman, Hopewell Holdings, Hong Kong; Class of 1958, Princeton University, United States

 “Pauline has a rare and extraordinary blend of talents, and it was a great pleasure to have her under my direct guidance at the Asia Business Council. Her genuine character, sound judgement, and relentless pursuit of self-improvement, coupled with her captivating charm and contagious enthusiasm, create a powerful and energetic presence with a profound and lasting impact on everyone she engages with.”

Lim Boon Heng, Chairman, Temasek Holdings Pte. Ltd., Singapore; Chairman Emeritus, Asia Business Council

 “I had the privilege of working with Pauline on multiple projects related to KEY, a non-profit that develops new frames of cooperation between Korea and Europe. From the very first moment, I was struck by her multifaceted talents and capabilities, which are immediately evident. To me, Pauline is a true rainmaker who can navigate various domains such as business advisory, public relations, and academic research and thought leadership. Whatever tasks she undertakes, she not only delivers exceptional results but also generates new ideas and projects from scratch, thanks to her creativity, deep reflection, and robust leadership qualities. I also greatly appreciate her strong sense of commitment – you can always rely on her – along with her loyalty and genuine enthusiasm.”

Philippe Li, Founding President of KEY (Korea, Europe & You), South Korea and France 

“Since our university days, I have witnessed how Pauline exemplifies authenticity, integrity, and reliability wherever she goes, bringing unmistakable passion to her work and benchmarking herself against only the highest standards. Her effortless traversing of Asia, North America, and Europe reflects her truly international outlook, and she is the first to be willing to pay it forward by mentoring younger friends. Indeed, her campus stardom at Princeton presaged and foreshadowed the phenomenal success she continues to achieve.”

Sean Avram Carpenter, President & CEO, Carpenter Fine Violins, United States

“I felt an instant affinity with Pauline as we have many things in common: our finance background, our time in public service, and our affiliation with Sciences Po. I was particularly impressed by how Pauline skilfully led a cross-border, cross-sector, and cross-generational team to deliver the Preface Technopreneur Programme, a three-day event in September 2024 that promoted business ties between Hong Kong and Seoul, through which she displayed a rare ability to foster synergies across a wide spectrum of stakeholders. Blessed with exceptional talent and vision, Pauline was also a fantastic moderator with a great sense of humour, asking excellent questions to all speakers including myself.”

Yoo JaeHoon, Chairman and President, Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation, South Korea

“Few can match Pauline's intellectual firepower. She has written multiple case studies on emerging technologies and expanded her expertise in AI at a range of institutions, including the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Salzburg Global Seminar, the Korea Foundation for Advanced Studies, as well as Hong Kong-based startups Preface and Fano Labs. Her proven ability to foster international collaboration, combined with her exemplary track record of enabling the cross-fertilization of ideas, influences, and best practices, sets her apart as a true luminary in the field.”

Stanley Chen Qiufan, Co-author, AI 2041: Ten Visions for Our Future, China

“Pauline has a gift for weaving together the stories and memoirs of different family members into a biography that feels like a rich tapestry. Her cohesive and beautiful narrative is painstakingly researched and pays special attention to the historical context while demonstrating a deep understanding of family dynamics, bringing depth, meaning, and richness to every chapter. Much to my satisfaction, the end-result was a family treasure that will help the next generation understand their heritage and legacy.” 

Roger King, Founding Director and Senior Advisor, Roger King Center for Asian Family Business and Family Office, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong

“As one of the first to apply Joseph Nye’s concept of 'soft power' to family businesses, Pauline has broken new ground through original and interdisciplinary research on the subtle forces that drive family legacies. Featuring nine prominent families from four continents and eight jurisdictions, many of whom she knows personally, her work provides a fascinating perspective on family businesses in Asia and globally with important implications for organizational management.”

Aloke and Suchitra Lohia, Group CEO and Deputy Group CEO, Indorama Ventures pcl, Thailand

“Having excelled in the Olympics, which is first and foremost about friendship and sportsmanship across geographic borders, I see in Pauline a kindred spirit who connects deeply with people from all walks of life. Her discipline, resilience, and perseverance—qualities akin to those of top athletes—underscore her ability to deliver in real and concrete ways the initiatives that she cares greatly about.”

Ashleigh Johnson, Two-time Olympic Gold Medallist and Goalkeeper for National Water Polo Team, United States

 “As someone who has navigated the art world for decades, I am impressed by Pauline's commitment to the arts and her adept understanding of the transformative power of culture and creativity. Her strategic leadership in driving arts innovation across multiple countries, amplified by her mastery of Japanese and other languages, positions her as a trailblazer in fostering cross-cultural connections and artistic dialogue.”

Fumio Nanjo, Former Director, Mori Art Museum, Japan