Nan Fang Du Shi Bao·2025-07-08 12:06Group 1 - Cathay Pacific has established its third information technology office in the Greater Bay Area, located in Shenzhen, following Hong Kong and Guangzhou [1][3] - The new office occupies 2,500 square meters and can accommodate over 200 employees, making it the largest office for Cathay in mainland China [3][5] - The CEO of Cathay Group, Lin Shaobo, stated that the company invests over HKD 3 billion annually in digital research, development, and talent [3][5] Group 2 - The Shenzhen office aims to enhance collaboration with teams in Hong Kong and Guangzhou, facilitating information technology development [5][7] - Cathay's IT team currently has over 1,000 members, with plans to have around 200 working in Guangzhou and Shenzhen by the end of the year [7] - The company is actively recruiting talent, having already hired 150 individuals for positions in mainland cities, with ongoing recruitment efforts [7][8] Group 3 - The establishment of the Shenzhen office is part of Cathay's strategy to connect Hong Kong with mainland cities, fostering further communication and collaboration [3][8] - The company is also focusing on understanding the unique preferences of mainland travelers to enhance its digital products, such as mini-programs and chatbots [5][7] - Cathay aims to incubate new technologies in mainland China and bring them to overseas markets, thereby improving overall operational efficiency [8]