Dane Cheng is a veteran in the travel and tourism industry. After graduating from the Chinese University of Hong Kong in 1986, he joined the Cathay Pacific Airways and held senior positions in general management, marketing, communications and international affairs in various regions.

Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) Chairman Pang Yiu-kai today announced the appointment of Dane Cheng as Executive Director of the HKTB. 

On the appointment, Pang said, "Dane Cheng has considerable experience of marketing and management in the tourism industry, making him the ideal candidate for the Executive Director position. I am confident that Cheng’s profound knowledge of the Hong Kong, Mainland and international markets combined with his excellent management skills will help the HKTB continue to promote Hong Kong worldwide with effective marketing strategy.” 

Dane Cheng is a veteran in the travel and tourism industry. After graduating from the Chinese University of Hong Kong in 1986, he joined the Cathay Pacific Airways and held senior positions in general management, marketing, communications and international affairs in various regions. He possesses over 30 years of deep industry knowledge in travel and tourism. He was the Executive Director of Hang Lung Properties Limited from 2017 to 2019. 

The appointment, which was endorsed by the Board, is made in accordance with Section 8(3) of the HKTB Ordinance and was approved by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) Government.