About me
Prof. Andy Chun is a global AI visionary and thought leader with over three decades of experience in spearheading digital innovation across multiple sectors. As a leading AI authority in Hong Kong, he is recognized for pioneering AI solutions that have significantly enhanced the city’s social services, living standards, and economic growth, touching the lives of millions every day. Prof. Chun is a Professor of Practice for Digital Innovation and Emerging Technologies at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s Department of Computing, where he shares his experience in using cutting-edge technologies in strategic technology innovation. He is also an Adjunct Professor for the Executive MBA program at City University of Hong Kong’s College of Business. Prof. Chun is an active strategic advisor and consultant for companies and start-ups in various sectors. Previously, he served as the Regional Director of Technology Innovation at Prudential plc where he led the use of state-of-the-art technologies to enrich customer well-being and financial prosperity. His earlier roles include CEO positions at various AI tech start-ups and a dual role as a tenured Computer Science professor and the University CIO at the City University of Hong Kong. Prof. Chun is actively involved in community service and is a senior advisor to the HKSAR Government on AI and IT strategies. He is also an advisor to the AI Specialist Group of the Hong Kong Computer Society, where he formerly served as Vice-President. In recognition of his significant and outstanding contributions to the tech community, Prof. Chun was conferred the Distinguished Fellow title by the Hong Kong Computer Society. He has been recognized as Hong Kong’s top CIO, one of Greater China’s top five CIOs, and a global top 100 IT leader. He has also received numerous local and international awards for his work, including HKICTA, APICTA, and AI awards from AAAI. He has an M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and completed CIO MBA training from Boston University.