Dr Allan ZEMAN

Dr. Allan Zeman is the Chairman of the Lan Kwai Fong Group, a leading property owner and developer in Hong Kong’s vibrant Lan Kwai Fong area, renowned as one of the city’s premier tourist and entertainment districts. Under his leadership, the Lan Kwai Fong Group has expanded its reach into various cities in China, including Chengdu and the Greater Bay Area.

In addition to his role with the Lan Kwai Fong Group, Dr. Zeman is the owner of Paradise Properties Group in Thailand, which boasts several prestigious developments, including the award-winning Andara Resort and Villas in Phuket, the luxury Aquella Golf Resort, and the Sudara condominium project.

Dr. Zeman's extensive board service includes directorships at the "Star" Ferry Company, Limited, and Pacific Century Premium Developments Limited. He also serves as an independent non-executive director of several companies listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, including Sino Land Company Limited, Tsim Sha Tsui Properties Limited and Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB. Furthermore, he is the Non-Executive Chairman of Wynn Macau Limited, a prominent gaming operator.

Having lived in Hong Kong for over 50 years, Dr. Zeman has made significant contributions to government and community services. He was the Chairman of Hong Kong Ocean Park from July 2003 to June 2014 and served as its Honorary Advisor until June 2022. His involvement with the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority includes serving on its Board and chairing both the Performing Arts Committee (2008-2016) and the Commercial Letting Panel (2016-2024). He is a member of the WestK Enterprise Limited. It is established to enhance the long-term financial sustainability of the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority and to drive commercialization and explore new revenue sources, leveraging the Authority’s assets, resources and expertise.

Dr. Zeman has been a member of the Board of the Airport Authority of Hong Kong and chaired its Business Development Committee from 2015 to June 2022. During his tenure, he oversaw significant projects, including the completion of the third runway at Hong Kong International Airport.

He is also a member of the HKSAR Chief Executive Council of Advisors, providing strategic advice on Hong Kong's development. Additionally, Dr. Zeman serves the Task Force on Promoting and Branding Hong Kong, the Culture Commission, and the Tourism Strategy Committee. In 2025, Dr Zeman was appointed as a Special Advisor to the HK Science and Technology Park I&T Powerhouse. Dr Zeman’s role is to inspire innovators and foster a culture in which bold ideas can flourish.

Recognized for his leadership, Dr. Zeman was invited by former Chief Executive Mr. C.H. Tung to be a Governor of Our Hong Kong Foundation, dedicated to promoting the long-term interests of the city. He is a member of the Board of Governors of The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong and serves on the Clinical Governance Committee of the Hong Kong Sanatorium Hospital.

Dr. Zeman has received numerous accolades, including the Gold Bauhinia Star (2004) and the Grand Bauhinia Medal (2011). He was named Business-Person of the Year in 2008 and received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Hong Kong Business Awards in 2023.

In 2008, Dr. Zeman renounced his Canadian citizenship and became a Chinese citizen, receiving a home-return permit card and a Hong Kong SAR passport. He holds an Honorary Doctor of Laws from the University of Western Ontario and has been awarded multiple Honorary Doctorate Degrees in Business Administration from esteemed institutions, including, Metropolitan University, City University of Hong Kong and the University of Science and Technology of Hong Kong.