*香港女童軍南區分會會長

*香港管弦協會有限公司董事局成員

*香港個人資料（私隱）諮詢委員會委員

*香港O2O電子商務總會創會會長

*香港工業總會理事會副主席

*香港工業總會香港家具協會主席

*香港工業總會香港優質標誌局Qmark主席

*香港工業總會青年委員會榮譽會長

*香港高等教育科技學院校董會

*香港浸會大學工商管理學院客席教授

*香港恒生大學人文社會科學學院客席教授

*香港都會大學李嘉誠專業進修學院學校顧問

*香港藝術發展局大會委員

*香港藝術發展局藝術推廣委員會主席

*香港藝術發展博物館諮詢委員會委員

*香港藝術發展博物館諮詢委員會藝術專責委員會委員

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個人履歷

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陳嘉賢教授，太平紳士Prof. Karen Chan, JP現為時尚家電、傢俬、家品、廚櫃品牌——德國寶集團及德國寶電商貿易有限公司執行董事，同為中西合璧的文創時尚品牌SPARKLE COLLECTION / SPARKLE by KAREN CHAN創辦人、兼設計總監。Karen留學美加十多年後回港擔任執行董事一職接管家族生意，成功將德國寶集團入屋並重新打造成為家傳互曉、至具代表性及影響力的香港時尚家電、傢俬、廚櫃及家品品牌。

 

憑藉豐富市場推廣經驗，Karen帶領公司開拓內銷巿場，足跡遍佈多個省巿，並負責集團旗下三大品牌包括德國寶、SPARKLE COLLECTION / SPARKLE by KAREN CHAN、Happy Kitchen Cafe & Bar的整體業務發展及營運，包括企業傳訊與品牌建設、產品宣傳、活動策劃、海內外媒體與公關策略，大幅提升集團的市場影響力。

 

在產品與業務拓展方面，Karen積極發掘全新商機，包括開拓具備龐大潛力的銀髮市場等業務發展項目。同時，她亦大力推動O2O數碼轉型與AI人工智慧的應用，將線上線下體驗完美整合，她亦積極深化政府關係與商會關係，藉此凝聚政商界資源，進一步為集團開拓更廣闊的合作平台，引領集團在數位經濟時代下實現創新與持續增長。

 

創辦SPARKLE COLLECTION及SPARKLE by KAREN CHAN

 

Karen於2016年正式創立SPARKLE COLLECTION / SPARKLE by KAREN CHAN，在Karen的帶領下，品牌貫徹「中西合璧」、「文化傳承」、「活化傳統」的宗旨，傳承彌足珍貴的國家級非物質文化遺產——中式長衫，更特別邀得香港非物質文化遺產傳承人、擁有逾60年經驗的「海派旗袍大師」封有才師傅擔任品牌顧問，在保留傳統東方工藝的同時結合西方元素，以香港情懷、香港非遺、香港藝術及香港文化為主題，創作出年輕、活力且俏皮玩的「港風新中式」，成功將傳統服飾活化為常服化、年輕化的國潮「新派華服」，讓不同身型與年齡的女士在任何場合都能配搭得宜，徹底顛覆大眾對傳統華服的固有印象。

 

作為首個榮獲「香港名牌」的香港文創新派華服潮牌，SPARKLE COLLECTION / SPARKLE by KAREN CHAN 歷年來屢獲殊榮，不僅是首個於米蘭時裝週上榮獲「Best Fashion Designer Award 最佳時裝設計師獎」的香港新派華服品牌，更榮獲「最佳文化創意獎」、「最佳設計品牌大獎」、「領先時尚文化企業大獎」、「藝術與文化年度大獎」、「傑出時尚文創服裝品牌大獎」及「年度最佳品牌大獎」等多個文創與時尚大獎。

 

而Karen作為Fashion Show Director時裝秀導演，連續8年獲邀參與亞洲時尚界盛事——香港時裝週 CENTRESTAGE，並受邀參與全球逾35個國際時裝週與時尚展覽，包括米蘭、巴黎、倫敦、紐約、洛杉磯、首爾、曼谷、上海、深圳、澳門，以及德國柏林環保牛仔展（Denim PV）、香港 Soho Fashion Show、虎豹別墅 Fashion Show 等。透過世界巡演，將香港原創的港風新中式「新派華服」和國潮文化推向全世界！

 

此外，SPARKLE COLLECTION / SPARKLE by KAREN CHAN更是首個與香港歷史博物館、香港非物質文化遺產辦事處、三棟屋博物館、香港藝術館、香港文化博物館、孫中山博物館聯乘的香港時尚品牌，將香港非遺項目、藝術及文化與「新派華服」結合，彰顯獨一無二的文化底蘊。

 

積極參與公共服務及推動工業、文化及時尚界發展

 

Karen對公共服務不遺餘力，熱心推動製造業和職業教育，於2017年，她創辦香港O2O電子商務總會並獲選為創會會長。她亦同時擔任多項公職，包括

香港特別行政區政府康文署博物館諮詢委員會委員、藝發局大會委員及旗下藝術推廣委員會主席、香港工業總會理事會副主席、香港優質標誌局主席、香港特區政府人力資源規劃委員會委員、香港女童軍南區分會會長及THEi校董會成員等。

 

而為將非物質文化遺產薪火相傳，Karen特別創立SPARKLE Charity Foundation閃亮慈善基金及「NICS年青設計師獎學金計劃」，致力宣揚香港本土藝術、設計與文化，更聯乘香港知專設計學院(HKDI) 連續7年舉辦年度旗艦項目——「Next in Chinese Style未來華服年青設計比賽」，邀請新一代年青設計師投入長衫及唐裝設計行列，亦廣邀政商界名人、跨界別設計師、專業人士擔任評審，老、中、青三代同堂推動長衫及唐裝經典復興，以中西合璧手法和時尚潮流元素活化這極具代表性的服飾。

 

學術背景、專業培訓和資格

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香港職業訓練局（VTC）榮譽院士

香港中文大學市場學（理學）碩士學位

紐約大學教育碩士學位

華盛頓大學工商管理及經濟學雙學位

個人顧問認證（NAPS）

 

個人榮譽及獎項

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2009 香港工業總會香港青年工業家奬

2013 亞太區經濟合作組織APEC年輕創新婦女獎

2014 國際青年領袖组織國際青年商會香港總會香港十大傑出青年

2017 香港女工商及專業人員聯會傑出女企業家大獎

2017 香港特別行政區太平紳士

2018 香港中小型企業聯合會大灣區傑出家族女企業家獎

2020 荃灣⻘年商會傑出家族企業大獎

2020《JESSICA》成功女性大獎

2021 APCIA 亞太文化創意產業總會香港文化創意產業大獎

2022 粵港澳大灣區企業家聯盟粵港澳大灣區傑出青年企業家-最佳文化創意獎

2022 金紫荊女企業家協會金紫荊女企業家獎-創意藝術企業家獎

2023 香港設計師協會HKDA最佳設計品牌大獎

2023 香港經濟日報企業大獎-領先時尚文化企業

2024 香港珠海學院創意產業創新年度大獎-藝術與文化獎

2024 香港經濟日報企業大獎-傑出時尚文創服裝品牌

2025 香港設計師協會「年度最佳品牌大獎」

2026 米蘭時裝周-最佳設計師大獎

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Prof. Karen Chan, JP

Founder, Vice Chairman, CEO & General Secretary, SPARKLE Charity Foundation

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*Chairman of the Hong Kong Girl Guides Southern District Association
*Member of the Board of Governors of the HK Philharmonic Orchestra Society Ltd.
*Member of PCPD Personal Data (Privacy) Advisory Committee
*Founding Chairlady of HK O2O E-Commerce Federation Ltd.
*Deputy Chairman of FHKI
*Chairman of FHKI HK Furniture Industry Council
*Chairman of FHKI Quality Mark Council
*Honorary President of FHKI Young Executive Council
*Board of Governors of Technological and Higher Education Institute of HK
*Adjunct Professor of HK Baptist University
*Adjunct Professor of The Hang Seng University of HK
*School Advisor of the HK Metropolitan University LiSPACE
*Council Member of the HK Arts Development Council
*Chairman of Arts & Promotion Committee of HK Arts Development Council
*Member of Museum Advisory Committee, Leisure and Cultural Services Department

*Member of Art Sub-committee, Museum Advisory Committee, Leisure and Cultural Services Department

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Personal Profile

 

Prof. Karen Chan, JP, is the Executive Director of the market-leading lifestyle home appliance, furniture, cabinetry, and homeware brand—German Pool Group and German Pool O2O Limited. She is also the Founder and Creative Director of SPARKLE COLLECTION / SPARKLE by KAREN CHAN, a modern glamorous designer brand specializing in cultural and creative fashion that blends Eastern and Western aesthetics. After studying in the US and Canada for over a decade, Karen returned to Hong Kong to take up the role of Executive Director and manage her family business. She successfully transformed and advanced the brand to a whole new dimension, establishing German Pool as a market-leading and household name across Hong Kong.

 

Leveraging her extensive marketing experience, Karen has led the company to expand into the Mainland China market, establishing a presence across various provinces and cities. She is fully responsible for the overall business development and operations of the group’s three major brands: German Pool, SPARKLE COLLECTION / SPARKLE by KAREN CHAN, and Happy Kitchen Café & Bar. Her purview includes corporate communications, brand building, product promotion, event planning, and international/local media and public relations strategies, which have substantially enhanced the Group’s market influence.

 

In terms of product and business development, Karen proactively identifies new business opportunities, including key expansion projects aimed at the silver market which holds immense potential. Concurrently, she aggressively drives O2O digital transformation and the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to seamlessly integrate online and offline experiences. She also actively deepens relationships with government bodies and chambers of commerce to consolidate political and business resources, paving the way for a broader collaborative platform and leading the Group toward innovation and sustainable growth in the digital economy era.

 

Founding SPARKLE COLLECTION & SPARKLE by KAREN CHAN

 

Karen officially founded SPARKLE COLLECTION / SPARKLE by KAREN CHAN in 2016. Under her leadership, the brand has remained dedicated to its core philosophy of "Blending East and West," "Cultural Heritage," and "Revitalizing Tradition." Committed to reviving the Intangible Cultural Heritage of the traditional Chinese cheongsam, Karen specially invited Master Feng You-cai—a Haipai Qipao master with over 60 years of experience and a designated bearer of Hong Kong's intangible cultural heritage—to serve as the brand advisor. While preserving traditional Oriental craftsmanship, the brand infuses Western elements, utilizing artistic and iconic HK elements, HK intangible cultural heritage, and Hong Kong sentiments as themes. This approach creates a young, vibrant, and fun "HK-style New Chinese Style," transforming traditional attire into wearable and youthful national-wave "Modern Cheongsams" and Tang jackets. This allows women of all body types and ages to dress appropriately for any occasion, completely rewriting the public's perception of traditional Chinese dress.

 

As the first Hong Kong cultural and creative modern cheongsam brand to win the prestigious "Hong Kong Top Brand" award, SPARKLE COLLECTION / SPARKLE by KAREN CHAN has garnered numerous accolades over the years. It is not only the first Hong Kong modern cheongsam brand to win the "Best Fashion Designer Award" at Milan Fashion Week, but has also received multiple prestigious cultural and fashion accolades, including the "Best Cultural & Creative Award," "Brand Design Award," "Excellence in Leading Fashion and Cultural Enterprise," "Art & Culture Annual Award," "Outstanding Fashion Cultural & Creative Apparel Brand," and "Brand of the Year Award."

 

Serving as the Fashion Show Director, Karen has been invited to participate in Asia's premier fashion event—CENTRESTAGE (Hong Kong Fashion Week) for eight consecutive years. She has also been invited to showcase her work at over 35 international fashion weeks and exhibitions worldwide, including Milan, Paris, London, New York, Los Angeles, Seoul, Bangkok, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Macau, as well as the Denim PV sustainable fashion show in Berlin, the HK Soho Fashion Show, and the Haw Par Mansion Fashion Show. Through these global tours, she proudly promotes Hong Kong-originated "Modern Cheongsams" and national-wave culture to the international stage!

 

Furthermore, SPARKLE COLLECTION / SPARKLE by KAREN CHAN is the first Hong Kong fashion brand privileged to collaborate with major prominent museums, including the Hong Kong Museum of History, Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Heritage Office, Sam Tung Uk Museum, Hong Kong Museum of Art, Hong Kong Heritage Museum, and Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum. By combining Hong Kong's intangible cultural heritage items, art, and culture with "Modern Cheongsams," the brand showcases a unique and profound cultural foundation.

 

Active Participation in Public Service and Driving Industrial, Cultural & Fashion Sectors

 

Karen spares no effort in public service, passionately promoting manufacturing industries and vocational education. In 2017, she founded the Hong Kong O2O E-Commerce Federation and was elected as its Founding Chairman. She also holds numerous public offices, serving as a Member of the Museum Advisory Committee under the Leisure and Cultural Services Department of the HKSAR Government; Council Member of the Hong Kong Arts Development Council (HKADC) and Chairman of its Arts Promotion Committee; Deputy Chairman of the General Committee of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries (FHKI); Chairman of the Hong Kong Quality Mark Council (Q-Mark); Member of the Human Resources Planning Commission of the HKSAR Government; President of the Hong Kong Girl Guides Southern District Association; and a Member of the Board of Governors of THEi, among others.

 

To pass the torch of intangible cultural heritage to future generations, Karen established the SPARKLE Charity Foundation (an NGO) and the "NICS Young Designers Scholarship Program." Dedicated to promoting local Hong Kong art, design, and culture, the foundation has partnered with the Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI) for seven consecutive years to host its flagship annual project—the "Next in Chinese Style - Young Designer Challenge." This competition invites the new generation of young designers to join the ranks of cheongsam and Tang suit design. Renowned figures from politics and business, cross-disciplinary designers, and professionals are widely invited to serve on the judging panel, uniting the old, middle-aged, and young generations to promote the classic revival of cheongsams and Tang suits, revitalizing this highly iconic attire through Western modernity and trendy fashion elements.

 

Academic & Training Background

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• Honorary Fellowship, Vocational Training Council (VTC), Hong Kong

• Master Degree of Science in Marketing (MSc Mktg), The Chinese University of Hong Kong

• Master Degree in Education Corporate Training (MEd), New York University, USA

• Bachelor Degree in Business Administration (BBA) & Bachelor Degree in Economics (BEcon), University of Washington, Seattle, USA

• Certified Personal Consultant (NAPS)

 

Personal Achievements & Awards

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• 2009 Young Industrialist Award of Hong Kong, Federation of Hong Kong Industries (FHKI)

• 2013 Young Women Innovator Award, APEC

• 2014 Ten Outstanding Young Persons Award, JCI Hong Kong

• 2017 Outstanding Women Professionals & Entrepreneurs Award, Hong Kong Women Professionals & Entrepreneurs Association

• 2017 Justice of the Peace, The Government of the HKSAR

• 2018 GBA Outstanding Women Entrepreneur Award, Hong Kong Small & Medium Enterprises Association

• 2020 Outstanding Family Business Award, JCI Tsuen Wan

• 2020 Most Successful Women Award, JESSICA Magazine

• 2021 Hong Kong Cultural & Creative Industries Award, Asia Pacific Creativity Industries Association (APCIA)

• 2022 GBA Outstanding Young Entrepreneurs Award - Cultural and Creative, Guangdong-HK-Macao Bay Area Entrepreneurs Union

• 2022 Golden Bauhinia Women Entrepreneur Award - The Art & Culture Entrepreneur Award, Golden Bauhinia Women Entrepreneur Association

• 2023 HKDA Brand Design Awards - Best Design Brand Award, Hong Kong Designers Association

• 2023 HKET Excellence Awards - Excellence in Leading Fashion and Cultural Enterprise, Hong Kong Economic Times

• 2024 Linking Innovation to Creative Industries Annual Award - Culture and Art, Hong Kong Chu Hai College

• 2024 HKET Excellence Awards - Outstanding Fashion Cultural & Creative Apparel Brand, Hong Kong Economic Times

• 2025 HKDA Brand Design Awards - Brand of the Year Award, Hong Kong Designers Association

• 2026 Milan Fashion Week - Best Fashion Designer Award