Mr. Po-Yang Chung, Biography
Mr. Po-Yang Chung was Professor Frank Watson's student between 1967 and 1968, where he enrolled in Professor Watson's Business Law courses. After graduating in 1968, Mr. Chung went on to co-found DHL International Limited. Today, DHL is the world's leading express and logistics company, linking more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. In building up this global network from its humble beginnings, Po Chung was guided by lessons he learned at Humboldt, the most important of which he details in his tribute to Dr. Watson.
Mr. Po-Yang Chung Graduated from HSU in 1968 and went on to co-found DL International Limited.
Now retired from his executive role with DHL International, Mr. Chung has concentrated on numerous community-enhancing projects and initiatives. He regularly submits commentaries and essays on contemporary issues, has helped with core strategic planning activities with numerous NGOs from around the world, and has organized the Creative Initiatives Foundation, which provides numerous consultative and material resources for non-profit organizations. Additionally, Mr. Chung has taken on a more direct mentorship role, developing and launching a university entrepreneurship program that teaches his 5 Dynamics of Entrepreneurship®.
Most recently, Mr. Chung went back to being a student and obtained an MFA in painting, through which he developed and perfected a painting style that merges classical Eastern and Western techniques. With his cultural bridge in mind and harkening back to his university days, Mr. Chung is currently working to introduce a general education program to Hong Kong's universities. This core-requirement will expose students to Hong Kong's unique social history, in ways that capture how a blend of Chinese philosophy and Western civilization have contributed to Hong Kong's entrepreneurial spirit and vibrant quality of life.
