At CEO (Boardroom Media) we track over 1,000,000 startups and over 5,000,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and board members we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
This list showcases the top Hong Kong based CEO’ operating in the Aerospace space. If you think a CEO’ is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on [email protected]
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Rupert Hogg
CEO of Cathay Pacific Airways
Rupert Hogg became Chief Executive Officer of Cathay Pacific on 1 May 2017. He is also Chairman of Hong Kong Dragon Airlines Limited and AHK Air Hong Kong Limited and a Director of John Swire & Sons (HK) Limited and Air China Cargo Company Limited. He was appointed Director Sales & Marketing in August 2010 and Chief Operating Officer in March 2014. Mr Hogg joined the Swire group in 1986 and has worked with the group in Hong Kong, Southeast Asia, Australia and the United Kingdom.
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About Cathay Pacific Airways: Cathay Pacific Airways is an international airline that flies to over 190 destinations around the world.
Hilton Tam
CEO and Founder of Bright Success Capital
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About Bright Success Capital: Bright Success Capital is a family office fund based in Hong Kong that makes venture capital investments and provides strategic value

Artem Orange
CEO of Aeron Labs
Artem has more than 15 years of experience in telecoms and finance. Ex-CEO of two national cellular operators and a serial entrepreneur in hi-tech industries. Aviation enthusiast and a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder since 2009.
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About Aeron Labs: Aeron’s ambition is to make flying safer with the latest blockchain technology.

Julien Coffinier
Chief Executive Officer of Ravinala Airports
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About Ravinala Airports: Ravinala Airports is develops and maintains airports.

Francesco Grillo
CEO & Co-Founder of Steel Available
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About Steel Available: Steel Available is a data-driven supplier relationship management and sourcing platform that connects buyers and suppliers.