Our Committee
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A program run for athletes, by athletes
Pinnacle Project's committee consists of a handpicked group of former and current Hong Kong athletes, from various disciplines and backgrounds.
Every member brings a balanced perspective ensuring we provide the best possible support needed to elevate selected athletes to the top of their sport.
Championing the next Hong Kong Hero
Our non-profit fund is:
Athlete-Led
Independent
Individually Tailored
Empowering top athletes to reach their full potential
Every athlete has their own path to greatness. We listen & understand the specific needs of top athletes who are on the cusp of reaching their pinnacle
Funding the missing resources needed to reach the top
We provide tailored support & funding, developed case-by-case. We review every application & hand pick candidates to formulate how to help you excel & shine on the global stage
Our mission to lifting Hong Kong's champions
We're dedicated to backing sports role-models by pushing top athletes to their peak, promoting sports culture by championing Hong Kong's athletic heroes to inspire fans & ignite pride
Lai previously represented Hong Kong internationally as a track and field sprint athlete - securing Hong Kong’s first gold medal in the 4 x 100 meters relay in the 2013 Asian Athletics Championships, and represented Hong Kong at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing and the Men's 4 × 100 meters relay in London 2012.
Lai currently works in wealth management for a multinational investment bank and serves as a committee member of Pinnacle Project to help Hong Kong's top athlete's excel.
Yiu served as one of the city’s first full-time professional Rugby players, after rugby was officially recognized by the Hong Kong Sports Institute in 2013. Formerly part of the Hong Kong rugby team, he has brought home 2 gold & 2 silver medals at the Asian Games.
Yiu retired from the sport in 2024 but still aims to support local athletes through initiatives like Pinnacle Project.
Chan was formerly Hong Kong's number-one ranked women's tennis player - winning six women’s singles and two double titles on the ITF Women’s Circuit. She also represented Hong Kong in several major tennis tournaments, including the 2007 Asian Championships, 2010 Asian Games, and 2011 World University Games. She now competes as a Pro Pickleball player and is a major advocate for the sport in Hong Kong
While retired from tennis competitively, Chan serves as a committee member of Pinnacle Project to uplift Hong Kong’s emerging athletes.
Former member of the official Hong Kong Karate team, Lee represented the city from 2009 before retiring in 2023.
Lee currently serves as a member of the Athletes Committee for the Olympic Council of Asia and Hong Kong Olympic Committee, in addition to running his own martial arts school - BeSMOVE Karate Fitness.
Lee now aims to propel the next generation of top-performing athletes keen to represent Hong Kong.
A multiple championship-winning Hong Kong racing driver, Darryl now oversees his own racing team, Craft Bamboo Racing. Darryl also leads his agency, CBR Media - with a primary focus on providing tailored marketing, public relations, and talent management services for clients in Asia.
Pinnacle Project allows him to support and elevate Hong Kong’s emerging sports professionals, especially from a marketing and PR perspective.
Splitting duties as a businessman and racing driver, Jonathan Hui is a three-time GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup champion. His success on the race track in the world’s most competitive GT racing championship has led to a steady increase in mainstream media coverage in Hong Kong, and as a result a growing interest in the sport locally.
Hui’s latest project focuses on philanthropic efforts to elevate and support the next generation of professional Hong Kong athletes.
