Clean Air Network Welcomes New CEO to Drive Innovation and Impact
[August 7, 2026] – Clean Air Network (CAN), Hong Kong’s leading clean air advocacy organization, has announced the appointment of Dr. Clive Ka Lun Lee as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, succeeding Fiona Chan. Chan will be a member of the Board of CAN after completing her executive tenure.
Samantha Hon, Chairperson of the Board, says: “The Board extends its deepest gratitude to Fiona for her exemplary service and transformational contributions. We are delighted to welcome Clive as our new Chief Executive Officer. He brings a strong combination of academic rigor, entrepreneurial vision, and extensive experience within large corporations. Clive’s appointment underscores our commitment to elevating the importance of clean air within the broader community, expanding support, and strengthening cross-sector collaboration.”
Clive Lee is the Founding CEO of the Yidan Prize Foundation, which is the world’s largest education prize, established by one of the Tencent’s founders, Dr. Charles Chen Yidan. Clive Lee also served senior roles at CLP Power Hong Kong, where he managed community relations and corporate social responsibility projects. He holds a PhD in Education and a Master of Social Sciences in Nonprofit Management from the University of Hong Kong, and an EMBA Global Asia jointly offered by Columbia Business School, London Business School, and HKU Business School. He has also successfully led the expansion of the Dragon Foundation and its affiliates.
Clive Lee says: “Clean air is not just an environmental issue—it is a matter of social impact, public health, and community well-being. CAN makes Hong Kong not only cleaner but healthier and more equitable for all. I am particularly excited to leverage my knowledge, experience, and network to advance our mission through meaningful multi-stakeholder collaboration.”
Fiona Chan says: “It has been a privilege to lead CAN during its critical transition period and to establish a strong foundation for several important initiatives. I am delighted to hand over to Clive to take CAN to the next level. I remain fully committed to our mission and look forward to supporting the next phase of CAN’s growth in my new capacity.”
About Clean Air Network
Established in 2009, Clean Air Network (CAN) is the only dedicated air-issue focused NGO in Hong Kong. We believe that clean air, indoors and outdoors, is vital to the health, safety, and overall well-being of our communities.
During the past decade, CAN has made significant contributions—through a combination of education, media, research, and community engagement—to raising public awareness and building support for major government policy changes that improved Hong Kong’s roadside air quality by 36% to 88% between 2004 and 2024, resulting in over a 50% reduction in long-term health risks1.
We are committed to raising awareness about the importance of both indoor and outdoor clean air and inspiring action among individuals and institutions to adopt effective practices that advance our vision and mission: “Clean Air for All”.
CAN will organize annual CAN Step Up event (www.canstepup.org) from this year onwards to grow a community for collectively advancing clean air initiatives.
[1] Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, “Hong Kong’s air quality continues to improve, bringing over 50 per cent reduction in long-term health risks”, press release, March 21, 2025. www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/202503/21/P2025032100243.htm