From professional to leader in the built environment: MBA introductory event – 21 November 2026

Dr Claire Hookham is an Associate Professor and MBA Programme Leader at University of the Built Environment. She has led MBA programmes across five universities, developing international partnerships spanning five countries, and brings extensive experience in Hong Kong, where she has worked alongside the British Council and HKCAAVQ. Claire has a strong track record in academic leadership, management consultancy, and the design of creative and playful approaches to learning, teaching and assessment within Business Schools. She serves as a Council Member for the British Academy of Management and is professionally qualified as a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a Certified Management and Business Educator at the Chartered Association of Business Schools.

Ms Katherine Chan is the Executive Director | Growth Director & City Executive, Greater Bay Area (GBA) of Arcadis, where she leads business development and collaborates all business units across the GBA to explore capabilities, accelerating growth for company and delivering exceptional outcomes to clients.

Katherine is a professional surveyor and has over three decades of practical knowledge and solid experiences in construction field. Her expertise spans in quantity surveying, project costing and commercial management. She has successfully contributed to a diverse range of projects, including residential, commercial, retail, hotel and casino developments. This extensive background not only empowers her to drive innovative strategies but also enables her to navigate complex projects effectively.

She also consistently collaborates with stakeholders, facilitating in knowledge transfer, promoting innovative ideas exchange, and cultivating a culture of best practice sharing. This collaborative environment not only drives impactful business development opportunities but also strengthens relationships with working partners and clients, ensuring collective goals are met with exceptional expertise and insight.

She is a Fellow of the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (FHKIS) and the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (FCInstCES) and actively participate in association activities and sharing sessions.

In addition to her professional roles, Katherine is a passionate advocate for promoting Quantity Surveying knowledge and collaborating with educational institutions to introduce academic courses in Quantity Surveying. She is deeply committed to sharing her knowledge, experience as well as mentoring to empower the next generation of industry professionals, shaping a brighter future for our field.