Cheris Lee, Chief of Operating & Metro Segment, MTR Corporation

Cheris has been the Chief of Operating & Metro Segment at MTR Corporation since January 2023, overseeing the transport service business of the Metro segment of the MTR network, as well as MTR bus routes. She started her career in MTR in 1994 and has served in both Hong Kong and Shenzhen railway networks. She has gained extensive experience in station and train crew depot management, as well as railway planning, safety, traffic and asset management.

Previously, she led the Corporate Transformation Management Office, served as Chief of High-Speed Rail, and managed major projects including merger planning and the implementation of two major railways.

Cheris is active in industry advancement, serving as the Chairperson of the MTR Metro Recreation Club, Women in Logistics and Transport Hong Kong, and the MTR Gender Equity Network. She serves as a Board Member of MTR Shenzhen L4, a Council Member of MTR Academy and the Fellow Member of Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Hong Kong, as well as a Committee Member of the Operations Platform and the Vice Chairman of the Safety Core Group at the International Association of Public Transport (UITP). 

Ir Winson Tse, General Manager -Infrastructure Maintenance, MTR Corporation

Winson oversees asset management, maintenance, renewal and railway protection for MTR Corporation. A chartered civil engineer in both Hong Kong and the United Kingdom, he is also the Chairman and a Fellow of the China Hong Kong Railway Institution and a Fellow of the Permanent Way Institution.

Since joining MTR in 2000, he has built expertise in railway design, construction and operations. He authored MTR’s Global Operations Standards Code of Practice for “Wheel-Rail Interface Management” and led the historic 28-hour service closure for massive maintenance project at Yau Ma Tei Station in July 2024. Known for driving innovation, he has developed asset monitoring technologies, earning a Gold Medal at the International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva, and holds a Hong Kong patent.

Candice Poon, Senior Infrastructure System Assurance Manager, MTR Corporation

Candice has been a Senior Infrastructure System Assurance Manager at MTR Corporation since November 2023, overseeing permanent way maintenance across all MTR lines and liaising with the Railway Branch of the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department.

Since joining MTR in 2006, she has built expertise in permanent way engineering maintenance, railway safety, and asset management. Her work spans inspections, recovery and emergency handling, governance and long-term upgrades, including a key role in the Asset Management System Development Project.

Candice is a Chartered Engineer and Member of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers.

Tiffany Der, Train Captain, MTR Corporation

Tiffany has been working as a Train Captain on the MTR Tuen Ma Line since June 2024. She is responsible for operating passenger trains to provide safe, reliable and efficient railway service to passengers, keeping Hong Kong moving.

While operating the trains, Tiffany works closely with various teams to ensure seamless journeys for passengers. She maintains timely communication with the Operations Control Centre on updates on the train’s operations and collaborates with staff at stations to deliver high-quality customer service.