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= Francis Cheng = Francis Cheng is a Hong Kong entrepreneur and prominent figure in the field of public relations. He is the founder and CEO of Number One PR Communication Ltd, and has gained recognition as "Hong Kong's Number One PR" in the industry by many Chinese media outlets. With over 25 years of PR experience, he has successfully hosted more than 1,500 significant functions and events in Hong Kong, Macau, Shanghai, Beijing, and various overseas locations. He is known for his extensive network and strong relationships with VIPs from all over the world, including the Hong Kong Chief Executive, Hollywood stars and renowned fashion designers. He has also actively engaged in the community through his regular column in the best-selling magazine Oriental Sunday and the host of the highly-rated television program "Number One Friend" on Hong Kong Open TV.

Education
Cheng graduated from Simon Fraser University Vancouver with a Bachelor's degree in Communication and Journalism. In 1997, he returned to Hong Kong and later obtained an MBA degree from the University of Hong Kong in 2008.

Career
From 1998 to 2003, Cheng served as the PR director at Lan Kwai Fong Group, where he worked closely with Dr. Allan Zeman, known as the Father of Lan Kwai Fong. During his tenure, Cheng played a key role in organizing annual Halloween and New Year's Eve countdown activities, as well as other extraordinary campaigns. He also contributed to the successful launch of Lan Kwai Fong in other major cities in China.

After leaving Lan Kwai Fong Group, Cheng joined Pansy Ho's company, Occasions PR and Marketing as the CEO from 2003-2016. During this time, he was responsible for organizing major events in Asia and worked with prestigious clients such as the Hong Kong Tourism Board, Louis Vuitton, Dior, Gucci, Chanel, Cartier, The Landmark (Hong Kong), Times Square (Hong Kong), La Petite Maison, Porsche, Mercedes Benz, and BMW, among others. Notably, Cheng successfully brought amfAR, the American Foundation for AIDS Research, to Hong Kong, which significantly impacted the PR culture in the Asia Region.

Cheng founded Number One PR Communication Ltd in 2013. The company offers a wide range of services, utilizing both online and offline platforms to effectively meet the diverse needs and targets of its clients. Chen is highly regarded for his ability to bring together various resources and strategies to achieve successful PR campaigns. He continuously strives to stay updated with the latest trends and innovations the industry, further solidifying his reputation as a trusted PR professional.

In 2019, Cheng served as the public relations director for the "Greater Bay Festival" organized by the Hong Kong Celebrations Association and the Hong Kong Artistic Entertainment Centre and has had the honor to work with the Hong Kong Chief Executive. The event was a large-scale international carnival held in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the National Day of the People's Republic of China and the 22th anniversary of the Establishment Day of HKSAR.

Philanthropy
Cheng has been actively involved in various charitable organizations in Hong Kong, particularly the Hong Kong Cancer Fund, Unicef Hong Kong, and the Ocean Park Conservation Foundation Hong Kong (OPCHK). He has constantly contributed his time, resources and influences to these charities to improve the lives of those who are in need, including cancer patients and their families, children, as well as animals.