The Yidan Prize Foundation announces the appointment of Bruce Au as Secretary-General, effective 31 March 2025. In his new role, Bruce will work closely with the foundation’s Board of Directors, Advisory Committee, and Judging Committee to design and implement strategic initiatives that advance its mission of creating a better world through education.

Bruce brings over two decades of experience in strategic advisory, management, and philanthropy, including serving as a lead grant-maker in education, youth development, and poverty alleviation at the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, one of the world’s leading charity donors. Previously, he was the founding Director of Finance and Operations at Character Lab in New York, dedicated to advancing the science and practice of character education. Bruce also worked as a strategy consultant at Dalberg Global Development Advisors, where he supported global foundations and multilateral institutions to address pressing social challenges. He holds a Bachelor of Science from MIT and a Master in Public Administration in International Development from Harvard Kennedy School.

“I am delighted to welcome Bruce to the Yidan Prize Foundation,” said Dr Charles CHEN Yidan, founder of the Yidan Prize. “Bruce shares our belief that education is the key to unlocking pathways for a brighter future. His expertise in mobilizing actors across disciplines and sectors to collaborate on impactful initiatives is deeply valuable. I trust that he will provide the leadership we need to drive collective action among today’s changemakers and tomorrow’s leaders in response to the pressing demands of our fast-changing world.”

“The Yidan Prize represents not only a significant accolade in education but also a hub of changemakers and cutting-edge initiatives that drive systemic change,” said Bruce. “Over the past eight years, the foundation has awarded HK$240 million (approximately US$30 million) to support 19 laureates to advance education research and development in over 50 countries. I hope to further develop this global community of Yidan Prize laureates and partners, where theory and practice unite to set new standards of excellence in teaching and learning, ultimately contributing to brighter futures for local communities.”

The Yidan Prize Foundation invites nominations for the Yidan Prize in Education Research and Yidan Prize in Education Development from 31 October 2024 until 31 March 2025. The 2025 laureates will be announced in September. To nominate changemakers, please visit the Yidan Prize Foundation’s website.