Mary Simpson has been a Board of Director at PBEC since 2023 and is the Director of International Member Engagement at ICAEW – Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales
Mary has over 20 years of experience in corporate communications, business development and event management. As a member of ICAEW’s International Leadership Team, she oversees Australasia, the Americas and Hong Kong and leads teams based in Hong Kong and London. Mary is responsible for building strategic engagement with industry leaders and regional stakeholders, driving growth and retention in membership, and raising the international profile of ICAEW.
Previously, as Director of Events for the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong (AmCham), she implemented effective B2B and B2C strategies in business development and member and stakeholder relations. Under Mary’s leadership, AmCham experienced significant growth in its programme offerings, expanding from 250 to over 400 annual events and activities across key regions including Hong Kong, South China, Beijing, and Shanghai. She also played a pivotal role in enhancing AmCham’s philanthropic efforts by forging partnerships with UHNW individuals, contributing to the growth of the AmCham Foundation.
As an experienced emcee, Mary has hosted a variety of city-wide industry and government events. Notably, she served as the emcee for the Asia tour of former US Secretary of State, Hillary Rodham Clinton. Mary is also active within the local and regional business community and is also a board member of the British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong.