The YOUNG EXECUTIVES GROUP, popularly known as “Y.E.G.” was formed in 1964 by two leading Indian businessmen of Hong Kong, Mr. K. Sital and Mr. Bob Harilela. In 1984 they decided to create separate Hong Kong and Kowloon chapters. Mr. K. Sital took the initiative and responsibility in establishing the Hong Kong chapter. He invited a group of 20 Indians for lunch at the Thailand Room of the old Hilton Hotel and 18 of those attending became the nucleus from which the HK YEG was formed.

Mr. Lal Malani, was elected the 1st President of the Group. Thereafter, a succession of leading members of the community took over the mantle of the Presidency and helped build the Group into what it has become today comprising of over 150 members from a cross- section of the Indian community.

The membership ranks of Y.E.G. HK comprises of an interesting array of distinctive, dynamic and enterprising group of individuals from the Indian community. The secret of the Group’s success has been its ability to attract and keep as members a combination of fathers/sons, uncles/nephews as well as fathers/sons-in-law all within the umbrella of one group running across the age range of 27-85 years. It is this diversity in unity that has been the catalyst that has allowed the Group to grow from strength to strength over the last 50 years.

Y.E.G. HK meets on the first Tuesday of every month, except in the month of August. This year, the meetings are held at the Island Shangri-La Hotel with a different food theme for each lunch. The members are entertained by interesting speakers who touch on such diverse subjects as finance, business, health, real estate, stock market as well as talks on spirituality. Apart from providing a social luncheon platform for members, the Group also provides a forum for dissemination of ideas and exchange of information and knowledge over a wide spectrum of topics.

The old adage that ‘behind every successful man, is his wife’, is a motto that Y.E.G. HK strongly espouses. This is why considerable care and attention is paid to organize special occasions where members’ wives join in at several functions every year. Generally, we kick start the year with a Valentine’s Day celebration. This is then followed by a variety of fun events such as Champagne Brunches, Drinks evenings in Lan Kwai Fong, Theme Parties as well as Cruise & Spa Resort Holidays.

In managing the affairs of the Group, the current President selects his own dynamic committee members who provide unstinting support and enthusiasm to help oversee every detail of the monthly lunches including selecting special menus and arranging for the guest speakers. They also organize special drinks evenings where members and their wives get together to mix and mingle. At all times, the primary focus and emphasis of the Committee is to provide the members with a fun-filled time at all Group functions.

The ‘senior’ members of the Group are a ready and constant source who can be accessed for advice, motivation and strength and are a constant source of guidance. With the support of all our members and the Committee, I am confident that Y.E.G. will become a stronger, more vibrant and dynamic organization in the years to come.

Best wishes

Deepak Mirchandani

President 2014