"The drive for entrepreneurial excellence, service attitude and strong ethical beliefs form the very foundation of the principles instilled by our late Director of Jebsen & Co. Ltd., David von Hansemann. He was a man of commitment, to both the company and to Hong Kong, for which he had deep affection and to which he contributed in so many ways. We are committed to carrying on his legacy through fostering academic research that can transcend economic and environmental development. We are delighted and honored that one of the most eminent scholars in his field, Professor Peiyuan Qian, has accepted the David von Hansemann Professorship, to inspire young individuals of HKUST in cultivating new heights in educational advancement and innovation."

Founded in 1895, Jebsen Group is a leading brand builder and a focused marketing, investment, and distribution organisation. With a unique, long-established presence and deep understanding in the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Macau, the Jebsen Group is committed to supporting our partners’ needs in building market demand, generating sales, and connecting customers across the region. As a strategic co-pilot, Jebsen elevates the value of partnering brands and helps them achieve success. Under the master brand of Jebsen, the Group has four Core Business Lines – Motors, Beverage, Consumer and Jebsen Capital – and two further established business lines around Industrial and Logistics. Jebsen offers over 200 of the world’s premium brands extensive and specialised local market access. Outside the region, the Jebsen Group enjoys close ties with sister companies in Australia, South East Asia, Denmark and Germany.