Dr. Larm Tak Cheong is a distinguished multidisciplinary professional whose career spans building and property management, facilities and security operations, workplace psychology, engineering management, and general insurance. With a unique blend of operational expertise and psychological insight, he has established himself as a forward thinking leader committed to organizational well being, staff development, and the promotion of social harmony and racial inclusion. Based in Hong Kong, he currently serves as a Building Supervisor cum Workplace Psychology Management Officer and Certified Coaching Psychology Consultant, integrating behavioral awareness and empathy driven leadership into daily operational environments.
Academically, Dr. Larm has earned multiple doctorate degrees, including a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in General Management from Graham International University (2025), complementing his MBA, BBA, and BSc in Engineering Management from the University of Management and Technology. His scholarly achievements are further reflected in numerous honorary doctorates across psychology, philosophy, engineering, and business administration, awarded by respected institutions such as Alfred Nobel Open Business School, Newport University (USA), Abide University, Graham International University, and the University of Digital and AI Management (UniDAIM), where he was also appointed Honorary Professor of Industrial Organizational Psychology and Honorary Faculty Member.
Dr. Larm’s professional affiliations demonstrate his commitment to lifelong learning and global engagement. He maintains active memberships with leading psychological and managerial bodies, including the Psychological Society of Ireland, Australian Psychological Society, Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (USA), British Psychological Society, American Psychological Association, Association for Psychological Science, and the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation. His managerial and leadership credentials include fellowships with the Institute of Managers & Leaders (Australia/New Zealand), the Malaysian Institute of Management, the Institute of Administrative Management (UK), and QAHE.
In the fields of building, facilities, and security management, Dr. Larm holds multiple professional certifications, including Registered Facility Assistant Manager (RFAM), Registered Security Assistant Manager (RSAM), and the Certified Manager Award in Building Management conferred by QAHE. His expertise extends to real estate management, where he has held an Estate Agent’s Individual License since 2006 and maintains membership with the Hong Kong Institute of Real Estate Administrators. His engineering related affiliations include memberships with the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), and the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE).
Earlier in his career, Dr. Larm accumulated a decade of hands on experience in general insurance, progressing from junior clerk to underwriting supervisor. His responsibilities included risk surveying, policy assessment, claims handling, and premium evaluation—skills that continue to inform his work in risk and security management today. He also holds credentials as a Certified Financial Consultant, Chartered Business Administrator, Chartered Management Consultant, and Certified Insurance Professional (ANZIIF).
Across all his roles, Dr. Larm is recognized as a changemaker who bridges disciplines to promote healthier, safer, and more efficient workplaces. His leadership philosophy emphasizes empathy, mental health awareness, and the cultivation of harmonious, inclusive environments. His extensive academic achievements, professional memberships, and cross sector experience reflect a lifelong dedication to excellence, service, and continuous advancement.
