Presidential Moment: Fireside Chat with Mr. Mahesh Harilela
Join us for an exclusive Presidential Moment Fireside Chat featuring Mr. Mahesh Harilela, a dynamic entrepreneur and steward of one of Hong Kong’s prominent family legacies, in conversation with Dr. Alvin Ho, CFA, President of CFA Society Hong Kong.
In this intimate dialogue, Mahesh will share personal reflections on his journey across entrepreneurship, family office stewardship, and the evolving role of family governance in preserving legacy across generations. Drawing from his experience spanning investments, new economy ventures, and strategic growth, the conversation will also explore how forward-looking families are navigating innovation, sustainability, and global opportunities.
Moderated by Dr. Ho, the session will offer candid insights into leadership, succession planning, and the mindset required to bridge tradition with future ambition, followed by an interactive Q&A with attendees.
The evening will begin with a cocktail reception, followed by the fireside dialogue and concluding with a seated dinner, offering further opportunities for networking and exchange.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, 25 June 2026
Programme Rundown
6:00 pm: Arrival & Registration
Remarks
This is an exclusive event for CFA Society Hong Kong members who have renewed or joined their FY2027 membership by Wednesday, 17 June 2026. Attendance is limited, and seats will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Successful registrants will receive confirmation and venue details prior to the event.
About the Speaker
Mr. Mahesh Harilela
Family Council Convenor
Harilela Group Ltd.
Mahesh is a dynamic entrepreneur with a proven track record of building and developing companies across diverse industries, including NewSpace Economy for Hong Kong, Education, renewable energy infrastructure & Investments, general trading, and brand development. As an advisor to his family investments, he specializes in guiding startups through to B-round funding, leveraging his expertise in strategic growth and investment.
Mahesh also plays a pivotal role as Family Council Convenor in developing family governance, where he focuses on succession planning and sustaining family legacies through structured governance frameworks, ensuring the seamless transition of wealth and values across generations.
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About the Moderator
Dr. Alvin Ho, CFA
President
CFA Society Hong Kong
Dr. Alvin Ho is an experienced investment principal with a proven track record in private equity. While dedicating time to teaching at universities, he balances managing private investment portfolios and institutional LP investing with mentoring both start-ups and established companies. In addition, he serves as a board member for listed companies and NGOs, and is a member of investment committees for various funds and platforms. Previously the legal and executive representative for local currency funds incorporated in Beijing and Chengdu, he was the Head of China for a pan-regional private equity growth fund.
As President of the Society, Alvin spearheaded key initiatives to advance industry collaboration. He curated the Society’s 30th-anniversary publication, featuring insights from 30 distinguished industry experts, and launched the flagship ‘Presidential Moment’ Series, convening global luminaries including a Nobel Laureate, top strategists, authors, and C-Suite investment executives.
Alvin holds a Ph.D. in Finance from the Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, along with master’s degrees from Tsinghua University and London Business School. He has authored three books in Chinese on the economics of sports, and served as chief editor of, and contributor to, RISE FROM CRISES, a publication of CFA Society Hong Kong.-
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Remarks
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