The University held the Inauguration of its President and Vice-Chancellor on 10 June 2021. At the ceremony, Dr. Clement Chen, GBS, JP, Chairman of the Council and the Court, presided over the Inauguration of Professor Alexander Wai as the sixth President and Vice-Chancellor of Hong Kong Baptist University.

In his address at the ceremony, Dr. Chen said, “Professor Wai is an established figure within the global higher education sector. He is known for his commitment to pioneering innovative technology and translational research, and for his outstanding contributions to education. As a son of the city, he also understands the culture and complexities that exist in Hong Kong."

In his inaugural speech, Professor Wai expressed his gratitude to the University’s Council for placing its trust in him to steer HKBU to a new level of excellence. Professor Wai pointed out that as centres for knowledge creation and development, it is imperative that universities make that knowledge and expertise available to our broader society. He said, “At this historic moment, where the arts and sciences must move forward hand in hand to address new and significant global challenges, HKBU is well poised to build on its unique strengths."

A number of Foundation members and guests attended this joyous occasion to extend their warmest congratulations to Professor Wai. They included Dr. Kennedy Wong, BBS, JP; Dr. Simon Suen, BBS, JP, Mrs. Mary Suen and Ms. Chloe Suen; Professor Justin Chiu; Professor William Leung, SBS, JP; Professor Nagar Lai; Dr. Liu Hong Fai, BBS, JP; Ms. Eileen Tsui, BBS, JP; Mr. Wong Nga Chung; Dr. Chiu Chun Bong, MBE, JP; Mr. So Wing Kin; Mr. Tin Wing Sin; Ms. Annie Cheung; Dr. Joseph Lee, GBS, OStJ, JP; Dr. Allen Shi, BBS, MH, JP; Mr. So Chung Ping, MH; Mr. Patrick Tsang and Professor Alice Chiu, BBS, JP. Mrs. Lily Chan, Director of University Advancement and Secretary-General of the HKBU Foundation, also joined the ceremony.