Management Team

Management Team

David
Chairman

Ir Dr. David Ho

Pooley
Vice Chairman

Mr. Christopher Pooley

DYau
Vice Chairman

Mr. Daniel Yau

Treasurer

Mr. Samson Wong

Director

Mr Marso Law

SteveWong

Ir Steve S F Wong (MHKIE, MIEEE, MPMEC, MAES)

Pyeung

Ms. Patricia Yeung

Martin
Director

Martin Cresswell

Chan Weng Yew
Director

Mr. Chan Weng Yew, Andrew

Director

Mr. Sam Hui

Chairman

Ir Dr. David Ho

Dr. David Ho has over 40 years of experience in ferry operations and has been a member of the Board of Adventure-Ship since July 2009. He was appointed as a Justice of the Peace in 2013 and is currently the Chairman of the Languages Discipline Advisory Board of the Vocational Training Council, the Deputy Convener of Import & Export and Logistics Industry Consultative Network of Employees Retraining Board, a Director of The Shipowners’ Mutual Protection & Indemnity Association (Luxembourg), a Council Member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Hong Kong, a member of HKIE Logistics and Transportation Discipline Advisory Panel, a board member of The Hong Kong Sea School and a member to the Review Committee of The Dental Council of Hong Kong.

 

Vice Chairman

Mr. Christopher Pooley

Christopher Pooley served at sea in the British merchant Navy, where he obtained his Master Mariner’s Certificate. He first arrived in Hong Kong upon joining Swire in 1971, and also served in various overseas postings including New Zealand, Iran, United Arab Emirates, and Singapore, all in shipping related businesses, as a director since 1985. In 1989 he was posted once again in Hong Kong, serving in various senior capacities until his retirement from the Group in August 2003. His final position was as CEO of the HUD Group [a joint venture with Hutchison]. Though traveling frequently, his home base is Hong Kong, where he is actively involved in charity work. Mr. Pooley sits on the Boards of the HK Sea School, Outward Bound School and, from February 2005, Adventure Ship, where he brought his extensive experience of commercial ship-building to the construction project of the Jockey Club Huan.

Vice Chairman

Mr. Daniel Yau

Daniel Yau joined the Adventure-Ship Youth Association in 1984 and became a member of Adventure-Ship in 1989. He has served on the Board of Directors since 1990. Daniel Yau is a technical staff member in a tertiary institution. Although suffering from poliomyelitis, Daniel is a scuba instructor. He has received the Acts of Kindness award presented by the HKJC in 1999.

Treasurer

Mr. Samson Wong

Mr Wong is a fellow member of Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants and held various senior positions within Swire Group including over 20 years business experience in Mainland China.  Since retirement in 2018, Mr Wong devotes time in NGO sector including currently acting as board member of Agency for Volunteer Service and chair of its finance and administration committee.  Mr Wong was awarded the Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs’ Certificate of Commendation in 2025.

Director

Mr Marso Law

Marso Law is a distinguished Senior Harbor Pilot and former Chairman of the Hong Kong Pilots Association Ltd. Over the years, he has served multiple terms on both the Pilotage Advisory Committee (PAC) and the Port Operations Committee (POC). 

Currently, Marso is a member of the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board (HKMPB) Manpower Development Committee (MDC). He has also been a member the Maritime Services Training Board (MSTB) of the Vocational Training Council (VTC). 

In 2003, Marso co-founded the Hong Kong Maritime Professional Promotion Federation (MPPF), where he serves as the convenor. The MPPF is dedicated to inspiring and guiding young people in Hong Kong to pursue careers at sea. Marso is deeply engaged in career talks at secondary schools and universities, facilitating job placements for graduates, and organizing cadet training programs. His outreach efforts include participation in career exhibitions, seminars, school talks, and press conferences to promote maritime professions. 

Marso is a respected Fellow of the Nautical Institute (FNI) and the Hong Kong Institute of Marine Technology (FHKIMT). He is also an active member of the Joint Branch of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA) and the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST), holding the title of Chartered Marine Technologist. 

Additionally, Marso contributes to education and training as an appointed external examiner for the Vocational Training Council (VTC), ensuring the highest standards in maritime education.

 

Ir Steve S F Wong (MHKIE, MIEEE, MPMEC, MAES)

Mr. Steve Wong was born in Hong Kong and educated in Hong Kong Polytechnic and Warwick University, UK. Mr. Wong is the Founder and Managing Director of BillionGroup Technologies Limited.
With more than twenty-eight years electrical and mechanical consultancy experience and professional knowledge, Steve Wong is a professional Energy Consultant with core specialization in Energy Conservation and Environmental Protection for the Building and Manufacturing Industries. With his contribution in the manufacturing industries, Mr. Wong has helped many manufacturers in successfully reducing energy consumption and improving manufacturing competitiveness in their region. Apart from his business, Mr. Wong has been actively serving the community via different channels and organizations including but not limited to HKSAR Government, HKGCC, HKTDC, HKEnCA, FHKI, ESDI and IEAL.

Ms. Patricia Yeung

Ms. Yeung has been a member of Adventure-Ship’s Board of Directors since 1998. She is currently serving as an Educational Psychologist at the HKCCCU Logos Academy. She obtained her B.A. degree in Cognitive Psychology from the University of California, Irvine, a M.A.degree in Developmental and Educational Psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University, and another M.A. degree in School Guidance and Counseling from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Her research interests include early childhood education, play therapy, gifted education, creativity and cross-cultural psychology.

Director

Martin Cresswell

Director

Mr. Chan Weng Yew, Andrew

Director

Mr. Sam Hui

Mr. Sam Hui has over 37 years of experience in the HKSAR Government.  He has served in different government departments including Immigration Department, Fire Services Department, Government Logistics Department and Auxiliary Medical Service (AMS).  He retired in 2019.  His position before retirement was Chief Staff Officer, AMS.  He has been a member of the Board of Adventure-Ship since January 2022.