Dedicated on nurturing industry professionals and supporting the sustainable development of the Group, Chow Tai Fook Academy was formally established on 22 June, with an aim of providing trainings on professional knowledge of jewellery and watches, sales techniques, management skills, personal growth and development, and other professional skills. An advisory committee was set up, comprising Managing Director Kent Wong, Executive Directors Chan Sai Cheong and Peter Suen, Finance Director Hamilton Cheng, and 4 external experts from education and consulting professions, while the teaching assessment committee formed by 13 senior executives from Hong Kong executive office, legal department, finance & governance centre, raw materials procurement department (jewellery), diamond department, research & development department, information & communication centre, and the jewellery and watch operation management centres, as well as the regional operation management centres, is responsible for supervising trainings, evaluating courses and reviewing the training needs.