Chairman of the Board of Directors of Somerley Capital Holdings Limited and Somerley Capital Limited
Mr. Sabine is responsible for overseeing our business development, cultivating long-term client relationship, introducing new clients and projects, monitoring industry developments and liaising with team heads and members on specific transactions. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Oxford in July 1969. He was awarded a Thouron Scholarship to attend the Wharton Graduate School of Business of the University of Pennsylvania in that year. He received a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the Wharton Graduate School of Business and was elected to the Beta Gamma Sigma honour society in April 1971.
After graduation, Mr. Sabine worked in the financial field in London before coming to Hong Kong in 1977. After working in the corporate finance department of Wardley Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited until 1983, latterly as a director, he set up Somerley International Limited in 1983. Since that time, Somerley International Limited and now Somerley Capital Limited have developed into one of the most active firms in the corporate finance advisory field in Hong Kong. Mr. Sabine is chairman of the Board of Directors of Somerley Capital Holdings Limited and Somerley Capital Limited and is their ultimate controlling shareholder.
Mr. Sabine has written a book on corporate finance (which is called Corporate Finance: Flotations, Equity Issues and Acquisitions), which has been translated into Chinese, Italian and Spanish. Mr. Sabine is a member of the Takeovers Panel and a fellow of the Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute.
Executive Director of Somerley Capital Holdings Limited
Mr. Ng has over 25 years of experience in the investment banking and financial industry focusing on the areas of initial public offerings, mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring and other financial advisory services to listed companies and listing applicants in Hong Kong. Mr. Ng is currently the executive director of Hong Kong Gold Industry Group Limited (formally known as Add New Energy Investment Holding Group Limited) (stock code: 2623). Mr. Ng also served as an executive director of CMBC Capital Holdings Limited (stock code: 1141, “CMBC”) between October 2017 and October 2025. He served as the managing director of corporate finance in Haitong International Capital Limited before joining CMBC. From July 1997 to December 2000, he worked in Arthur Anderson & Co.
Mr. Ng is a member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He received his Master of Economics from the University of Hong Kong and Bachelor of Business Administration from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Mr. Ng was a Responsible Officer and a director of each of CMBC International Capital Limited (a company licensed by the SFC to carry out type 1 (dealing in securities) and type 6 (advising on corporate finance) regulated activities) and CMBC Securities Company Limited (a company licensed by the SFC to carry out type 1 (dealing in securities) and type 4 (advising on securities) regulated activities), both of which, are wholly-owned subsidiaries of CMBC.
Executive Director of Somerley Capital Holdings Limited, Managing Director of Somerley Capital Limited and Chairman of Somerley Capital (Beijing) Limited
Mr. Chow joined Somerley International Limited as director in May 2006, and has served as managing director of Somerley Capital Limited since February 2010. Mr. Chow has also acted as a chairman of Somerley Capital (Beijing) Limited, a subsidiary of the Company in China since June 2018. Mr. Chow is responsible for supervising and leading execution of corporate finance projects.
Mr. Chow graduated from the University of New South Wales with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting in April 1993. He has been a fellow member of the HKICPA since May 2016 and was qualified as a member of CPA Australia and a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia in March 1996 and March 1997 respectively.
Prior to joining Somerley International Limited, Mr. Chow worked in Haitong International Capital Limited (formerly known as Taifook Capital Limited) for over six years between November 1999 and April 2006, with last position as director. Mr. Chow also worked in the Listing Division from 1997 to 1999 and Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu from 1993 to 1996.
Executive Director of Somerley Capital Holdings Limited and Vice President of Somerley Capital Limited
Mr. Cheung joined Somerley International Limited in March 1996 as assistant manager. He has served as vice president of Somerley Capital Limited since July 2014, responsible for formulating business and corporate strategies and project origination.
Mr. Cheung obtained a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of New South Wales in April 1993 and obtained from the Australian Graduate School of Management the degree of Master of Business Administration in July 2004. Mr. Cheung has been a member of CPA Australia since April 1996.
Prior to joining Somerley International Limited, Mr. Cheung worked in the audit department of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, an international accounting firm, as an accountant between January 1993 and March 1996. During the period between September 2003 and May 2005, Mr. Cheung left Somerley International Limited and worked in Cazenove Asia Limited in the corporate finance department, involved in its corporate finance advisory services, before rejoining Somerley International Limited in May 2005.
Executive Director of Somerley Capital Holdings Limited and Director of Somerley Capital Limited
Ms. Leung joined Somerley International Limited as director in March 2010, and has served as a director of Somerley Capital Limited since October 2013, responsible for supervising and leading execution of corporate finance projects.
Ms. Leung graduated from University of Birmingham with a Bachelor degree in Social Science in July 1992.
Prior to joining Somerley International Limited, she held senior positions with a number of corporate finance advisory firms and brokerage houses including Piper Jaffray Asia Ltd. (from 2006 to 2008 with last position as a principal) and Dao Heng Securities Limited (from 2000 to 2006 with last position as director of corporate finance). She has handled various IPOs, merger(s) and acquisition(s) transactions and fund raising exercises.
Executive Director of Somerley Capital Holdings Limited, Managing Director of Somerley Capital Limited and Director of Somerley Capital (Beijing) Limited
Mr. Wong joined Somerley International Limited as manager in October 2007 and has served as director and managing director of Somerley Capital Limited since February 2014 and April 2019 respectively. Mr. Wong has also acted as a director of Somerley Capital (Beijing) Limited, a subsidiary of the Company in China since May 2021. Mr. Wong is responsible for supervising and leading execution of corporate finance projects.
Mr. Wong graduated from the Chinese University of Hong Kong with a Bachelor degree of Business Administration in December 2002. Mr. Wong has been a member of the HKICPA since September 2007, and a Chartered Financial Analyst of the CFA institute since September 2009.
Prior to joining Somerley International Limited, Mr. Wong worked in the audit and assurance division of KPMG, an international accounting firm, with last position as assistant manager between September 2002 to July 2007.
Non-executive Director of Somerley Capital Holdings Limited
Ms. Zhu has over six years of experience in investment management. She has been a partner and risk control manager of Shanghai Yingke Zhide Private Equity Fund Management Co., Ltd (“Shanghai Yingke Zhide Private Equity Fund”) since July 2024 and a director of ZhiDe Capital Limited since October 2025. From July 2019 to March 2020, Ms. Zhu worked at Nanjing Cultural and Museum Group Co., Ltd (formally known as Nanjing Culture Investment Holding Group Co., Ltd). From March 2020 to March 2021, she was the deputy general manager of Jiangsu Shengan Tianxin Energy Trading Co., Ltd. From April 2021 to July 2024, she was an investment director of Shanghai Yingke Zhide Private Equity Fund. Ms. Zhu obtained a bachelor’s degree in management and a master’s degree in law from Shanghai Jiao Tong University in 2016 and 2019 respectively. She obtained her Legal Profession Qualification Certificate of the PRC in 2018 and her securities practitioner license in 2020 accredited by the Securities Association of China.
Independent Non-executive Director of Somerley Capital Holdings Limited
Mr. Li has over 20 years of experience in the legal industry. He is currently the vice chairman of the board of directors and a senior partner at Beijing Dacheng Law Offices, focusing on capital markets transactions and mergers and acquisitions. He obtained his Legal Profession Qualification Certificate of the PRC in 2005. Mr. Li has been an independent director of Cambricon Technologies Corporation Limited, a company listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (stock code: 688256), since November 2025, and an independent director of China Satellite Communications Co., Ltd., a company listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (stock code: 601698), since 28 August 2026. He is a member of the China Academy of Arbitration Law. Mr. Li obtained a bachelor’s degree in law and economics from Southwest University of Political Science and Law in the PRC in 2001, a master’s degree in international law from Peking University Law School in the PRC in 2004, an Executive Masters in Business Administration from Tsinghua University in the PRC in 2014, and a master’s degree in law from the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law in the United States in 2018.
Independent Non-executive Director of Somerley Capital Holdings Limited
Mr. Lee has over 20 years of experience in direct lending and structured finance across the Asia Pacific. Mr. Lee is currently a managing director heading the private credit franchise for Gaw Capital Partners. Prior to joining Gaw Capital Partners, he served as managing director of the financing department in Fortune Fountain Capital Limited from April 2018 to–7September 2019 and as vice president and chief investment officer of Carnival Group (Hong Kong) Holdings Limited from 2017 to 2018. From May 2012 to October 2017, he worked at China Minsheng Bank, where he last served as the senior vice president, head of syndicated finance department. From April 2011 to May 2012, he served as an assistant vice president in syndicated finance at DBS Bank Ltd. From June 2005 to March 2011, he worked at GE Capital, where he last served as an associate vice president in structured finance. Mr. Lee has served as a non-executive director of ICO Group Limited, a company listed on the Stock Exchange (stock code: 1460), since April 2026, and previously served as an independent non-executive director of Icon Culture Global Company Limited, a company listed on the GEM board of the Stock Exchange (stock code: 8500), from December 2019 to January 2024. He also served on the board of directors of the Asia Pacific Loan Market Association from May 2016 to November 2017. Mr. Lee obtained a bachelor’s degree in commerce from the University of New South Wales in 2002 and is a certified practising accountant of CPA Australia.
Independent Non-executive Director of Somerley Capital Holdings Limited
Mr. Cheng is currently the proprietor of Erik Cheng & Co., a certified public accountant practice in Hong Kong. Mr. Cheng obtained a Master of Science (Economics) degree in Accounting and Finance from the London School of Economics in August 1984, and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in Accounting from the University of Kent in July 1983. He has been a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and the HKICPA since August 1998 and January 1999 respectively, and a member of the Institute of Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada since November 1990.
Mr. Cheng had worked at Coopers and Lybrand (now known as PricewaterhouseCoopers Ltd.) in London between 1984 and 1987 and Swiss Bank Corporation (now known as UBS AG) in Toronto between 1989 and 1992, and held senior management positions in a number of Hong Kong listed companies. Mr. Cheng is an independent non-executive director of a number of listed companies on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.
Independent Non-executive Director of Somerley Capital Holdings Limited
Mr. Yuen is currently a director of Saning Consultants Limited, a consultancy company. He was the managing director of Union Registrars Limited from 2004 to 2014. Prior to this, he had been a director and company secretary of South China Holdings Limited, the businesses of which included diversified financial services in securities and commodities brokerage, manufacturing, media and travel services, from 1989 to 2003. He had also served in Sun Hung Kai Securities Limited, a leading Hong Kong securities brokerage and financial service company, from 1979 to 1989, where he headed the secretarial and share registration departments. He has been a fellow member of the Hong Kong Institute of Chartered Secretaries and The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators, the United Kingdom since August 1994 and April 1989 respectively.
Independent Non-executive Director of Somerley Capital Holdings Limited
Prior to joining Group, Ms. Khoo held senior positions in ARTA TechFin Corporation Limited (279.HK), CITIC International Assets Management Limited and ABCI Asset Management Limited, with extensive experience on both buy-side and sell-side. Her expertise encompasses multi-asset investing, portfolio construction, fundamental and quantitative research and risk management with a specialised focus on China and Asian markets. Complementing her investment background with significant regulatory experience, Ms. Khoo served as an Honorary Adviser to the Accounting and Financial Reporting Council from October 2019 to September 2025, alongside memberships on its Investigation and Compliance Committee from October 2019 to September 2021 and Sustainability and Climate Action Task Force from February 2022 to December 2025. Ms. Khooholds a Master of Economics degree from The University of Hong Kong and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from Indiana University. She has been a Chartered Financial Analyst of the CFA Institute since September 2002.
Director of Somerley Capital Limited
Ms. Tam joined Somerley International Limited as senior manager in June 2007. She has served as director of Somerley Capital Limited since October 2013. She is responsible for supervising and leading execution of corporate finance projects.
Ms. Tam graduated from the Chinese University of Hong Kong with a Bachelor degree in Integrated Business Administration in December 1999. Ms. Tam also obtained a Bachelor of Laws of University of London, United Kingdom, through long-distance learning in August 2007.
Ms. Tam has worked in various financial institutions involving in corporate finance. Prior to joining Somerley International Limited, Ms. Tam worked in RexCapital (Hong Kong) Limited from October 2004 to May 2007, with last position as senior manager – corporate finance.
Director of Somerley Capital Limited
Mr. Hesse started his career at J.P. Morgan in London, before moving to the renewable energy investment banking group at Jefferies. In 2011, he joined Somerley. His extensive corporate finance advisory experience includes IPOs, public and private capital raises, cross-border transactions and fintech investments. Mr Hesse is also a Responsible Officer of Environmental Investment Services Asia, Somerley’s asset management arm. From February 2023 to March 2024 he was an executive director of Signum Digital, an SFC-licensed fintech startup. Mr Hesse holds a Bachelor degree from Munich University of Technology and a Master degree from the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Director of Somerley Capital Limited
Mr. Cheng joined Somerley International Limited in May 2010. He has served as a director of Somerley Capital Limited since April 2019. He is responsible for supervising and leading execution of corporate finance projects. Mr. Cheng obtained a Bachelor degree in Business Administration in Professional Accountancy from the Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2005. He has been a member of HKICPA since September 2009. Mr. Cheng worked in the audit and assurance division of KPMG from August 2005 to April 2010.
Director of Somerley Capital Limited
Mr. Leung joined Somerley Capital Limited as a director in March 2022. He is responsible for supervising and leading the execution of corporate finance projects. Mr. Leung obtained a Bachelor degree in Business Administration from the City University of Hong Kong in 2004 and a Master degree in Business Administration from The University of Hong Kong in 2019. Prior to joining Somerley Capital, he held senior positions in Dongxing Securities (Hong Kong) Limited and ICBC International Capital Limited.
Director of Somerley Capital Limited
Ms. Suen joined Somerley Capital Limited in April 2014. She has served as a director of Somerley Capital Limited since October 2026. She is responsible for supervising and leading execution of corporate finance projects. Ms. Suen graduated from the Chinese University of Hong Kong with a Bachelor degree in Professional Accountancy in 2010. She has been a member of HKICPA since 2014. Prior to joining Somerley Capital Limited, Ms. Suen worked in the audit division of KPMG from September 2010 to February 2014.
Associate Director
Prior to joining Somerley, Mr. Wong worked in the audit division of Ernst & Young. He graduated from the City University of Hong Kong with a Bachelor degree in Business Administration in Accountancy, and is a member of HKICPA.
Associate Director
Prior to joining Somerley, Ms. Lu worked in the corporate advisory team of CCB International and the Listing Department of HKEx. Ms. Lu holds a Bachelor degree in Commerce (Liberal Studies) from the University of Sydney and a Master degree in Finance from the University of New South Wales.
Associate Director
Prior to joining Somerley, Mr. Chan worked in the audit division of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu. He graduated from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology with a Bachelor degree in Business Administration in Economics and Finance, and is a member of HKICPA.
Senior Manager
Prior to joining Somerley, Mr. Chan worked in the audit division of PwC. He graduated from the City University of Hong Kong with a Bachelor of Arts Degree (Honours) in Translation and Interpretation and is a member of HKICPA.
Senior Manager
Ms. Liu joined Somerley in January 2017. She holds a Bachelor degree with First Class Honours in Finance, Accounting and Management from the University of Nottingham and double Master degrees in Management from The London School of Economics and Political Science and in International Management from CEMS. She is a Chartered Financial Analyst of the CFA Institute.
Senior Manager
Prior to joining Somerley, Mr. Leung worked in the Listing Division of HKEX and the audit division of KPMG. He graduated from the Chinese University of Hong Kong with a Bachelor degree of Business Administration in Professional Accountancy and is a member of HKICPA.
Senior Manager
Prior to joining Somerley, Ms. Lin worked in a corporate finance house, Ballas Capital Limited. She graduated from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology with a Master degree in Finance.
Assistant Manager
Mr. Poon joined Somerley in 2025. Prior to that, he acquired three years of experience in cross-border mergers and acquisitions at a local boutique investment firm. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Lancaster University, UK, graduating with Upper Second-Class Honours.
Assistant Manager
Ms. Wong joined Somerley in 2026, with 2-year of prior experience in financial services audit. She graduated from the Chinese University of Hong Kong with a Bachelor degree of Business Administration in Professional Accountancy.
Assistant Manager
Prior to joining Somerley, Mr. Wong worked in the audit division of EY. He graduated from the University of New South Wales with a Bachelor degree of Commerce in Accounting and Finance.
Assistant Manager
Prior to joining Somerley, Mr. Tsang worked in the audit division of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, where he gained extensive experience in financial analysis and assurance. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management and Marketing from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and Technology and is a member of CPA Australia.
Executive
Mr. Lin joined Somerley in 2026. Prior to that, he acquired two years of experience in the audit department of PricewaterhouseCoopers Limited. He holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Mathematics & Statistics from McMaster University, Canada.
Executive
Ms. Chu joined Somerley in 2026. Prior to that, she has worked a year in the corporate finance firm. She holds a Bachelor degree in Business Administration in Accounting and Finance from The University of Hong Kong.
Director/General Manager of Somerley Capital (Beijing) Limited
Mr. Kuang joined Somerley in April, 2019. Mr. Kuang graduated from Warwick Business School, University of Warwick with a Master degree of Economics and Finance in 2006, and from School of Finance, Renmin University of China with a Bachelor degree of Economics in 2005. He has been a Chartered Financial Analyst of the CFA Institute and a Financial Risk Manager of the Global Association of Risk Professionals since 2014. Prior to joining Somerley, Mr. Kuang worked in audit department of KPMG, Anglo Chinese Corporate Finance and Pioneer Capital & Solutions, with last position as Director.
Associate Director
Mr. Luo joined Somerley in 2018 with 2-years of prior experience in cross-border M&A. He holds a master’s degree in Management Science in Project Management from Northeastern University, Boston and a bachelor’s degree in Finance from Beijing Information Science & Technology University. He has been a Chartered Financial Analyst of the CFA Institute since 2021.
Assistant Manager
Ms. Zhang joined Somerley in 2022, with 2-year of prior experience in accounting and finance. She graduated from Gabelli Business School of Fordham University, with a Master degree of Accounting in 2020.