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Mr. Russell Lam

Executive Director Knight Frank

Mr. Russell Lam is a seasoned real estate investment expert based in Hong Kong, currently serving as an Executive Director in the Investment Department of Knight Frank Hong Kong. With over 15 years of experience in the real estate industry, he holds multiple professional qualifications, including Certified Property Surveyor, Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), and Financial Risk Manager (FRM), underscoring his profound expertise in real estate investment and capital markets. Mr. Lam joined Knight Frank Capital Markets in 2023, where he focuses on the acquisition and disposal of industrial buildings, agricultural land, commercial properties, and development sites. Prior to this, he accumulated nearly 13 years of extensive experience working at CBRE and Colliers International Capital Markets. His career began at the South West District Lands Office of Hong Kong Island, where he was involved in land lease modifications and land premium negotiations—laying a solid foundation for his subsequent excellence in real estate investment. Mr. Lam serves a diverse and extensive client base, including real estate private equity funds, insurance companies, high-net-worth private investors, large state-owned enterprises, and major Hong Kong developers. He has led and completed numerous significant transactions, with notable projects such as 25 Stanford American School at Man Fuk Road, Hong Kong, and the Brilliant Cold Storage 2 at 11-19 Wing Yip Street, Kwai Chung. His cumulative transaction volume exceeding HKD10 billion in recent years, demonstrating his exceptional market insight and execution capabilities. Leveraging his solid professional knowledge, extensive practical experience, and broad industry network, Russell Lam has established himself as a leading figure in Hong Kong’s real estate investment sector.

Speaking at

Thu 23 Oct 4:25 PM — 5:05 PM (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

Panel 2: Urban Renewal and Student Living: Strengthening Hong Kong’s Academic and Economic Competitiveness

The QS World University Rankings ranks Hong Kong among the top 20 study destinations, reflecting its growing appeal to international students based on affordability, diversity, and job prospects. The government's pilot “Hostels in the City Scheme” aims to strengthen Hong Kong’s position as a hub for post-secondary education by encouraging the market to convert commercial buildings into student hostels. This panel will explore the interplay between asset conversion, urban renewal, and community engagement, highlighting how well-designed student housing is vital for not only enhancing Hong Kong's academic reputation, but also strengthening our knowledge-based economy, fostering innovation, and driving economic competitiveness.