Today, the world is facing complex problems – our economic, social and legal systems, hindered by dated practices and infrastructure, can hardly catch up with the rapid changes brought by technological and scientific advancements. This results in serious issues such as global warming, poverty, social exclusion, and the list goes on. Patrick, however, believes there must be another way to work towards a more responsible, sustainable and inclusive way of living.

Patrick never shies away from challenges in life. Rather, he enjoys tackling some of the seemingly unsolvable social issues and achieves genuine impact at scale. After selling his flexible packaging business, he started a new chapter in life in social entrepreneurship, paying particular care to the disadvantaged groups in the community. In 2009, he brought the world-renowned Dialogue in the Dark (Hong Kong) to Hong Kong – harnessing the transformative power of social innovations, Dialogue in the Dark (Hong Kong) gained an unprecedented success and achieved financial sustainability without donations and government funding. In 2011, he founded Water Drops Foundation to promote social innovation for elderly services. In 2012, he established the Jade Club, a social enterprise specialised in elderly programmes with a sustainable business model. Patrick is also one of the founding directors of Hong Kong Social Entrepreneurship Forum, a leading social entrepreneurship platform in Hong Kong.

In his spare time, Patrick enjoys reading, interacting with people and nurturing young talents.

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