IBGM students recognised for innovative ideas on improving customer experience

The winning team members (2nd from left) Rachel Cha, Gary Ngai, Irving Teh and Kony Kwong, with representatives from Hong Kong Maxim’s Group and JTH Group.

The HKU team consisting of four BBA in International Business and Global Management students, CHA Lok Yiu Rachel, NGAI Tai Ki Gary, TEH Irving and KWONG Hing Tim Kony, is named as one of the four winning teams in the JOS Innovation Awards 2018-19. In this year competition, participants were asked to suggest ideas on improving the customer experience in different sectors, including technology, insurance, food & beverage services and property.

Partnering with Hong Kong Maxim’s Group, the HKU team Finnovate has suggested a proposal on expanding features of Maxim’s mobile application which focuses on customer health, including a personalised health tracking portal that provides key insights based on consumer behavior, and a one-click smart ordering function. By utilising big data and technologies, the team believes that customers can gain valuable insights on their eating habits, intelligent and adaptive food recommendations, and facilitate a healthier diet and lifestyle.

The JOS Innovation Awards 2018-19 this year attracted over 50 teams. The shortlisted teams attended an interactive sharing session and received guidance from business leaders. Following a final contest, four winning teams each won HK$30,000 and further mentorship sessions.

Other Events
Professor Michael He Jia Awarded the Faculty Outstanding Researcher Award 2024-25
2025 | Award and Achievement
Professor Michael He Jia Awarded the Faculty Outstanding Researcher Award 2024-25
Great news! This year's Faculty Outstanding Researcher Award goes to Prof. Michael He Jia, our esteemed scholar in Marketing!
Prof. Weiming Zhu Named Best in the 40 Under 40 for MBAs!
2025 | Award and Achievement
Prof. Weiming Zhu Named Best in the 40 Under 40 for MBAs!
Professor Weiming Zhu of HKU Business School was recently chosen among the select group of global ‘2025 Best 40 Under 40 MBA Professors’. The award was compiled by the highly influential Poets & Quants education media outlet.