LexisNexis® UNDER 40 2024

LexisNexis® 40 UNDER 40 2024

Wing Ki Kitty Chan
General Counsel and Company Secretary
China Gas Holdings Limited

As General Counsel, Chan plays a pivotal role in fostering corporate governance, prioritizing ESG and sustainability, ensuring compliance, managing legal risks, and facilitating communication among key stakeholders. With over 15 years of experience, Chan has established herself as an accomplished lawyer in navigating complex legal landscapes and driving strategic corporate initiatives. Chan is qualified in Hong Kong and the State of New York, and she is a EFFAS Certified ESG Analyst.

Chan heads multiple crucial functions of the organization. She has successfully managed a wide range of legal matters, including major capital markets transactions, investments and acquisitions, litigation, regulatory compliance, infrastructure and energy transactions. She also took charge of the Group’s board meetings and shareholders meetings, to provide a platform for key stakeholders to engage in high-level discussions of strategic goals and implementation plans and to advise the board on management oversight and accountability. Further, Chan is a strong believer in ESG and has made valuable contributions in ESG disclosure, setting ethical standards, instilling corporate governance culture, prioritizing social responsibility and sustainability.

As part of the management team, Chan fosters a supportive environment for growth and advocates for diversity and inclusion. Chan invests substantial time in the professional development of less experienced attorneys and staff, providing guidance and support to help them navigate their careers and encourage them to take on challenging projects and develop skills.

Chan is also the Independent Non-Executive Director of XtalPi Holdings Limited, a HKEx Main Board listed AI company, considering her strong background in capital markets and corporate governance. She is a member of the General Committee of the Chambers of Hong Kong Listed Companies and a life member of the HK Independent Non-Executive Director Association. Meanwhile, she was awarded The Legal 500 GC Power List 2024, acknowledging her strong leadership skills in leading the legal, compliance, and corporate secretarial teams at China Gas Holdings Limited.

In terms of philanthropic activities and mentorship work, Chan is a mentor of the Women in Law HK mentorship program, as well as devoted substantial time in the work of China Gas Charity Foundation, organising community outreach programs, donations, and voluntary work.

From professional work to community service, Chan exemplifies legal excellence, commercial acumen and robust experience, Chan is widely recognized in the corporate world as a star General Counsel.