Hong Seh Lim

Hong-Seh Lim was the president of Mil Kered Inc, a Cupertino-based company that invests in commercial and residential real estate on the Peninsula. He also invested in high-tech startups based in Silicon Valley and China. He previously worked at IBM Corp, and Calera Recognition Systems.

He received his BS in electrical engineering from University of Hong Kong, and his MS and PhD in electrical engineering from Stanford University.

He was an active volunteer at Stanford University and served on the Engineering Advisory Board, Athletic Advisory Board, Parents’ Advisory Board, and LEAD Council. He was on the board of Trans Pacific National Bank, and Self-Help for the Elderly.

In 2022, Hong Seh was awarded the Stanford Medal, which honors volunteer leaders with decades of distinguished volunteer service to the university. Through his sincere dedication and commitment, Hong Seh has been a pivotal link between Stanford and Asia for over 30 years.

To honor Dr. Lim and his passion for the work of Stanford CARE, CARE has established the annual HSL Stanford CARE Golf Cup. Invited participants enjoy a day of friendly competition at Stanford Golf Course, followed by a dinner reception featuring presentations on Asian health and CARE initiatives. To learn more about the event, please visit its webpage. 

Additionally, as a tribute to Dr. Lim’s passion to improve Asian health, the “Hong Seh Lim Memorial Fund for CARE” was created to support the center’s highest priority work. Should you wish to contribute, tax-deductible gifts of any size can be made to "The Hong Seh Lim Memorial Fund for CARE", or through these additional ways listed on our website.