Adrian Tam (10/GS/OneMBA) first made his mark by spearheading the rapid expansion of 7-Eleven in HK. Later, he transitioned into the telecommunications industry before finding his true calling at Octopus Cards. He recalls the early days of installing Octopus card readers in taxis but ended in failure due to premature timing. It wasn’t until the pandemic, coupled with the widespread adoption of mobile data, that Octopus finally broke into the taxi market. Through milestones like enabling cross-border payments and opening the Octopus platform to competitors, Adrian learned that adaptability, thorough preparation, and perfect timing are often the keys to breakthroughs.
As an alumnus, he pays it forward through the mentorship programme as the mentor with the most mentees👀, continuously inspiring younger peers with his hands-on experience and sharp market insights.