“I am here because Hong Kong offered me an opportunity to hasten my career progression and provided access to many opportunities.” shared Mr. Sudesh Thevasenabathy, Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Asia, Manulife

20 Sep 2024
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Initially, a job opportunity in Hong Kong led Sudesh, originally from Malaysia, to briefly stay in the city for his career development. The myriad of opportunities here and relatively low tax rates enticed him to alter his life plans, deciding to stay long-term in Hong Kong to establish his career, and even raising a family here.

As “The World’s Meeting Place”, Hong Kong regularly hosts various events throughout the year, where he can meet talent from around the globe to exchange ideas and explore creativity. Moreover, Hong Kong boasts world-class educational resources, providing his children with access to an international education which allows them to pursue their tertiary studies at renowned local universities and further broaden their global perspective.

Watch this video to hear more about Sudesh’s story and inspire your own move to Hong Kong.

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