Dynasty Dilemma

Roman Chao, senior manager in the property, sales and rental department for Cheuk Nang Holdings, a business owned by his father Cecil Chao, goes head-to-head with Julian Yau, brand director of Puyi Optical and son of the company’s founder Jeffery Yau, in this month’s great debate

Should the next generation be obliged to continue their family’s business or legacy? ROMAN CHAO YES “I believe we have an obligation to contribute towards our family business and legacy. For me, contributing to Cheuk Nang is a way to honour my family and show appreciation. The weight of family responsibility can be quite heavy, and I understand others may have vastly different circumstances and relationships with their parents. Relationships aside, I believe we should give back [by honouring] the privileges that our family has given us growing up. As the newest Cheuk Nang team member, I’m honoured to be mentored by my father, as well as my siblings Gigi and Howard. Their deep expertise and knowledge have been instrumental in my development. Continuing the family’s legacy, when possible, is…

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Tatler Hong Kong (Digital) - 1 Issue, October 2024

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