FARZANA ASLAM

Principal Lecturer, Associate Director, Centre for Comparative and Public Law

University of Hong Kong

Professional Experience:

Farzana is a lawyer who has spent time in academia and the private and not for profit sectors. Farzana specialises in labour and employment law and maintains a special research interest in the area of business and human rights. Her specific interest is in the extent to which businesses impact upon human rights and the legal and corporate social responsibility implications that arise from this. Farzana is also an executive coach and trainer with an interest on advancing women’s leadership in the workplace.

Ethnicity: + Scottish

Gender: Female

No. of years in Hong Kong: 15

Cantonese Speaking:

Farzana has worked in both the UK and in Hong Kong. Her role with Goldman Sachs as the Head of Employment Law in Asia, from 2001-20017, gave her a unique insight into the range of employment cultures in the workplace across this geographic region. Farzana has taught at The London School of Economics and continues to teach at The University of Hong Kong, School of Law.

Farzana is married and has two children.

Cantonese Understanding:

Can speak basic social Cantonese General meaning of conversations

Member, Committee Promotion Racial Harmony, Home Affairs Department.

Member, Personalized Vehicle Registration Mark Vetting Committee, Transport Department.

Member, Asia Africa Committee, Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce.

General Secretary, The Bangladesh Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, Hong Kong.

Advisor, Hong Kong Scout Association, Yau Tsim District. Advisor, New Home Association, 2013-2015.

Member, Ethnic Minorities working committee, Yau Tsim Mong District council, 2009-2013.

President, Bangladesh Association of Hong Kong, 2008-2012.

Quote from Spencer Stuart Hong Kong:

A textile engineer who became a textile entrepreneur working between Bangladesh and Hong Kong. Dewan has deep links with Bangladesh and calls Hong Kong home. He has experience sitting on a number of HKSARG and NGO committees.

Cantonese Understanding:

Can say basic words. E.g. Give taxi directions A few words only

Voluntary Contributions to Hong Kong: Board Member, Justice Centre Hong Kong, 2008-2016.

Chair, Board of Justice Centre Hong Kong, 2012-2016. Executive Committee, Amnesty International Hong Kong, 20072008.

Convener Human Resources Sub-Committee, Amnesty International Hong Kong, 2007-2008.

Quote from Spencer Stuart Hong Kong:

A UK lawyer who has made Hong Kong home. Farzana has the advantage of private sector, NGO and academic experience having worked in some of the world’s best known organisations. Farzana is passionate about equality and the women’s rights.

Ethnicity:

Gender: Male

No. of years in Hong Kong: 31

Cantonese Speaking:

Can speak Cantonese in meetings even though may need to use English

Cantonese Understanding: