Irina Fan joined the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) as Director of Research in 2022. She  leads the Council's research department to conduct a wide range of surveys, research studies, and analysis on key trends that affect the global trade and economic environment and identify business opportunities for Hong Kong companies in Mainland China and international markets.
 
Ms. Fan has over 25 years of research experience with extensive exposure to Mainland China, the Asia Pacific region, and international markets. Prior to joining HKTDC, she held senior positions in the financial services and banking sector, including Head of Insurance Market Analysis at Swiss Re based in Zurich and Senior Economist at Hang Seng Bank. Ms. Fan started her career as an HKTDC economist, overseeing services-related research projects.
 
She graduated from the University of Hong Kong with a master of economics degree.