Markus Patrick Chan
With over twenty-five years of executive experience in banking, finance, education, blockchain technology, and strategic consulting, culminating in my current rôle as Senior Partner at Paris Hylman Consulting Group, I bring a profound expertise in operational management for public administration and quality assurance. This is underpinned by my Doctorate in Philosophy in Management from Palawan State University, where my elective studies encompassed Legal Aspects in Academic Administration, Administration and Supervision of Academic Institutions, Policy Formation Analysis and Implementation in Academic Institutions, and Financial Management for Educational Institutions. These scholarly foundations have equipped me to implement rigorous operational frameworks in schools and non-governmental organisations, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and sustainable growth. Furthermore, I have recently completed the UNESCO-recognised certification in “Artificial Intelligence and the Rule of Law,” enabling me to assist inculturation-focused NGOs in operating with enhanced ethical and technological acumen.
In leadership and strategy, I have consistently multiplied the precept that “vision without action is an illusion,” transforming aspirational goals into tangible achievements through exceptional organisational skills and the ability to drive cross-functional teams. As School Supervisor of a non-traditional tutorial centre approved by the Hong Kong Government in October 2007, and subsequently as School Principal from April 2016, I led diverse teams in curriculum development, stakeholder engagement, and operational oversight, fostering environments of academic excellence amidst resource constraints. These senior rôles honed my capacity to align visionary strategies with executable plans, much as in my tenure at Paris Hylman, where I spearheaded proposals for smart city development in Da Nang, Vietnam, and vocational training collaborations in Cambodia, driving cross-cultural teams to deliver high-impact outcomes. My scholarly contributions, detailed on Google Scholar and ResearchGate, including publications on artificial intelligence's impact on job performance and financial risk management in cryptocurrency markets, underscore my strategic foresight. Such experience positions me as the ideal candidate to provide exceptional leadership at BA Búsquedas GCBA, steering organisational transformation with a commitment to corporate excellence.
To actualise project management and quality assurance, I employ the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle—a methodology ingrained during my early career at a member of the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi Group (1996–2001)—ensuring proficiency in juggling multiple priorities while delivering high-quality work on time. This cyclical approach has proven instrumental in my rôles as Chief Academics Officer at APAC Business School (2019–2024) and Chief Education Officer at KWS Capital & Securities Group (2018–2019), where I oversaw accreditations under the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ), evaluating operations data to identify improvements and managing budgets to achieve fiscal objectives. For instance, I facilitated partnerships between Da Nang Architecture University and the University of Sunderland, applying analytical skills to refine workflows and mitigate risks, thereby enhancing institutional efficiency. My proven proficiency in finance and budgeting, evidenced in peer-reviewed works such as “The Correlation between a Business’s Overall Achievement and the Efficacy of its Supply Chain Management,” enables me to manage resources with precision, aligning operational strategies with organisational goals.
Demand management, reflected in my approach to growth and expansion, involves analysing stakeholder feedback and performance data to inform business planning and operations management. As a Committee Member of the Chinese and Western Culture and Arts Association since 2021, I have leveraged immersive educational channels to cultivate demand-led ecosystems, proposing a €1 billion charity fundraising initiative that expanded partnerships across ASEAN. Similarly, in my interim CEO rôles at Credit Assets Chain Limited and Trust Union Company Limited (2017–2018), I developed go-to-market strategies for blockchain-enabled trade finance, analysing market data to strategise workflows and drive revenue growth in Vietnam's lending sector. This expertise in business expansion and organisational transformation, combined with strong strategic, commercial, and financial acumen, has yielded sustainable outcomes, as seen in my contributions to ESG compliance and intellectual property protection at Paris Hylman.
My career is distinguished by excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, coupled with a high level of integrity, vision, and commitment to corporate excellence—qualities that have enabled me to mentor teams and forge enduring stakeholder relationships. Whilst I am fluent in English and Cantonese, I must apologise for my inability to speak Urdu or Putonghua; nevertheless, I am adept at utilising written correspondence and translation tools to ensure seamless collaboration.
Experience
Senior Partner
Paris Hylman Consulting Group
Senior Partner (Centre of Excellence , Greater China, ASEAN Region). In March, 2025, he was appointed as a senior partner of Hylman Consulting Group in Paris, France (with nearly 100,000 consultants worldwide), serving Greater China and ASEAN regions, serving as senior leaders in artificial intelligence investment, intellectual property protection, ESG, vocational education and training, blockchain technology, real-world asset technology and other projects. Customer relationship management, business development and overall corporate strategy.
Recent half-year major KPI achievements
Da Nang City (a municipality directly under the Central Government of Vietnam) submitted a proposal to the National Development Commission of Vietnam, the Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam in Bang Kang City, and the Mayor of Bang Kong City
Cambodia submitted a proposal for national cooperation in vocational education and training to the State Councilor and the Secretary of State
The Hong Kong Chinese and Western Culture and Arts Association proposed a proposal of "1 billion euros of charity fundraising"
Major Job Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership and Direction.
Business Development and Revenue Growth
Customer Relationship Management
Project Oversight and Intellectual Leadership
Team Management and Mentoring
Market and Trend Analysis
Operational and Financial Oversight
Cross-Border Collaboration Compliance and Standard
Other Key Duties
Chief Academics Officer
APAC Business School
Duties of Head of Academy / Chief Academic Officer / Principal
APEC Business School
Value Education Group ( E-Sports Academy )
Era-post secondary Vocational Education Centre
Duties A ) Operation Management in Education Institution (Job Duties)
Oversee day-to-day school operations
Deliver successful marketing strategies for recruiting students
Present data ( KPI , Profit ) from school performance to board members
Interview and hire school personnel
Review and implement school policies
Handle emergencies and school crises
Ensure a safe and clean environment for students & staffs
Attend conferences to gain knowledge on current educational trends
My Ph.D course works had investigated
Legal Aspects in Academic Administrative
Administration & Supervision of Academic Institution
Policy Formation Analysis & Implementation in Academic Institution
Financial Management for Educational Institution
Duties B) Accreditation & Validation Experience in education exposure
Academic Partner Development – University of Sunderland ; Queen Margaret University
Quality Assurance – Constitutional Validation & Accreditation; Institutional Validation – UK Government recognized accreditation body – ASIC , Markus acted as her representative in Vietnam & China
Quality Assurance—Programme Accreditation & Curriculum Development – certificate issued by Hong Kong Council of Accreditation and Vocational Qualification
Chief Education Officer
KWS Capital & Securities Group
Interim CEO
Credit Assets Chain Limited
Duties of Interim CEO (Turnaround Profitability)
Credit Assets Chain Limited
Trust Union Co. Ltd.
Core Duties ( Defi , International Trade Finance and Blockchain Technologies )
Formation of Individual / Corporate Credit Scoring System
Actualization of Crisis and Risk Management .
Investors Relationship ; Stakeholder Communication and Reassurance
Objective Assessment and Change Implementation
Preparation for Permanent Leadership
Specific DeFi/Blockchain Focus Areas
In the context of decentralized finance and blockchain, the interim CEO will also have duties specific to the industry's unique challenges:
Navigating a Complex Regulatory Landscape
Community Leadership and Engagement
Managing Unique Risks
Fostering Innovation
Interim CEO
Trust Union Company Limited
Duties of Interim CEO (Turnaround Profitability)
Credit Assets Chain Limited
Trust Union Co. Ltd.
Core Duties ( Defi , International Trade Finance and Blockchain Technologies )
Formation of Individual / Corporate Credit Scoring System
Actualization of Crisis and Risk Management .
Investors Relationship ; Stakeholder Communication and Reassurance
Objective Assessment and Change Implementation
Preparation for Permanent Leadership
Specific DeFi/Blockchain Focus Areas
In the context of decentralized finance and blockchain, the interim CEO will also have duties specific to the industry's unique challenges:
Navigating a Complex Regulatory Landscape
Community Leadership and Engagement
Managing Unique Risks
Fostering Innovation
Co-founder (HK Gov’t approved School Principal )
Value Education Group
Duties of Head of Academy / Chief Academic Officer / Principal
APEC Business School
Value Education Group ( E-Sports Academy )
Era-post secondary Vocational Education Centre
Duties A ) Operation Management in Education Institution (Job Duties)
Oversee day-to-day school operations
Deliver successful marketing strategies for recruiting students
Present data ( KPI , Profit ) from school performance to board members
Interview and hire school personnel
Review and implement school policies
Handle emergencies and school crises
Ensure a safe and clean environment for students & staffs
Attend conferences to gain knowledge on current educational trends
My Ph.D course works had investigated
Legal Aspects in Academic Administrative
Administration & Supervision of Academic Institution
Policy Formation Analysis & Implementation in Academic Institution
Financial Management for Educational Institution
Duties B) Accreditation & Validation Experience in education exposure
Academic Partner Development – University of Sunderland ; Queen Margaret University
Quality Assurance – Constitutional Validation & Accreditation; Institutional Validation – UK Government recognized accreditation body – ASIC , Markus acted as her representative in Vietnam & China
Quality Assurance—Programme Accreditation & Curriculum Development – certificate issued by Hong Kong Council of Accreditation and Vocational Qualification
Head of Academic Department
Era Post-Secondary Vocational Education Group
Duties of Head of Academy / Chief Academic Officer / Principal
APEC Business School
Value Education Group ( E-Sports Academy )
Era-post secondary Vocational Education Centre
Duties A ) Operation Management in Education Institution (Job Duties)
Oversee day-to-day school operations
Deliver successful marketing strategies for recruiting students
Present data ( KPI , Profit ) from school performance to board members
Interview and hire school personnel
Review and implement school policies
Handle emergencies and school crises
Ensure a safe and clean environment for students & staffs
Attend conferences to gain knowledge on current educational trends
My Ph.D course works had investigated
Legal Aspects in Academic Administrative
Administration & Supervision of Academic Institution
Policy Formation Analysis & Implementation in Academic Institution
Financial Management for Educational Institution
Duties B) Accreditation & Validation Experience in education exposure
Academic Partner Development – University of Sunderland ; Queen Margaret University
Quality Assurance – Constitutional Validation & Accreditation; Institutional Validation – UK Government recognized accreditation body – ASIC , Markus acted as her representative in Vietnam & China
Quality Assurance—Programme Accreditation & Curriculum Development – certificate issued by Hong Kong Council of Accreditation and Vocational Qualification
Principal Lecturer (Banking and Finance)
Caritas Bianchi College of Career
Credit & Marketing Manager
Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi Group
Credit Analys
Sin Hua Bank (Bank of China Group)
Education
Palawan State University
Doctor of Philosophy in Management ( Ph.D. Mgt )
Elective studies encompassed Legal Aspects in Academic Administration, Administration and Supervision of Academic Institutions, Policy Formation Analysis and Implementation in Academic Institutions, and Financial Management for Educational Institutions.
Edith Cowan University
Bachelor of Business in Finance
Skills
Professional Associations NGO Director ( Volunteer ) Experience
Director (ASEAN Affairs)
International Credit Management Association
Director (ASEAN Affair)
International Assets Appraisal Association
Director (ASEAN Partnership)
Chinese and Western Art & Culture Association
Non-Executive Director ( “NED”) Experience
Non-Executive Director (Volunteer)
Good Fortune and Wisdom International Charity Fund
Work-Experience and Academic Achievements
Member of Editorial Board (Volunteer term 2025 – 2027)
Global Academic Journal 國際學術期刊
World Journal of Social Science & Management
AI & Rule of Law
Certificate of Completion
UNESCO & National Judicial College
Six Modules:
AI Matter for Justice Systems and Digital Transformation
AI Adoption Across Justice Systems
The Rise of AI Online Courts
Algorithmic Bias and its Implications for Judicial Decision Making
Safeguarding Human Rights in the Age of AI
AI Ethics & Governance Concerning Judicial Operators