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From Kowloon Walled City to Global Luxury — An Evening Conversation with Mimi Tang

12 March @ 6:00 am - 8:30 pm

The Common Core and Small Talks Circles present a rare opportunity to meet one of Hong Kong’s most accomplished business leaders — Mimi Tang, former President & CEO of Kering Asia Pacific, the group behind global luxury brands Gucci, Saint Laurent, Alexander McQueen, and Bottega Veneta.

Born in the Kowloon Walled City, Mimi left school early and began working at 17. Three decades later, she led luxury brands across 14 countries and 4,000 employees, shaping how Asia redefined global fashion.

Today, through her consultancy Wing’s Share, she mentors emerging leaders and promotes values‑driven business. As a philanthropist and artist, she also runs creative workshops for people with disabilities and showcases her art to raise funds for charity.

  • Date: March 12th (Thu)
  • Time: 6:00 pm (Registration 5:30 pm)
  • Food: Buffet reception provided
  • Venue: MWT2, Meng Wah Complex, HKU
  • Contact: Eugene 6573 0233 or Winnie 9790 3599

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to spend an evening with a true heavyweight who turned poverty into power, purpose, and global influence. This isn’t just a retail success story — it’s a cross‑disciplinary conversation about resilience, empathy, cultural intelligence, and ethical leadership.

Seats are limited — register now to take part in this unique Common Core conversation that will stay with you long after the talk ends.

Sign up before March 10th (Tue): https://www.eventbrite.hk/e/small-talks-circlesrotaract-education-culture-hk-evening-march-tickets-1983210121861?aff=ebdssbcategorybrowse

Details

Date:
12 March
Time:
6:00 am - 8:30 pm
Event Category:

Venue

Meng Wah Theatre 2 (MWT2)
G/F, Meng Wah Complex
The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Organizers

Common Core
Small Talks Circles