Mark Lyon elected Lions International president at Hong Kong convention

Hong Kong: Lions Clubs International, the world’s largest humanitarian service organization, has elected Mark Lyon as its International President for the 2026–2027 Lions Year during the 108th Lions International Convention held in Hong Kong.

The five-day convention, which ran from July 3 to July 7, brought together thousands of Lions leaders and delegates from around the world and officially concluded on Tuesday. The event marked the beginning of a new chapter in the organization’s global leadership and service initiatives.

Alongside President Mark Lyon, Dr. Manoj Shah was elected as the First International Vice President, Tony Benbow as the Second International Vice President, and C. Robert Retby as the Third International Vice President. The newly elected leadership team has officially assumed responsibility for guiding the global Lions movement.

For the 2026–2027 Lions Year, Lions International has adopted the theme “Rooted in Service,” emphasizing the organization’s enduring commitment to humanitarian service, leadership development, and community impact. Under this vision, the new leadership aims to strengthen membership growth, empower young leaders, expand humanitarian projects, and enhance the use of technology to better serve communities worldwide.

With nearly 1.4 million members across more than 210 countries and geographical areas, Lions Clubs International is one of the world’s largest and most respected volunteer service organizations. Lions members actively support initiatives in vision care, diabetes awareness, childhood cancer, hunger relief, disaster response, environmental protection, education, and youth empowerment, touching millions of lives every year.

The Hong Kong Convention also served as a platform for international collaboration, leadership development, and the exchange of innovative service ideas among Lions from across the globe. Delegates discussed future strategies to strengthen the organization’s humanitarian mission and expand its global impact.

Lions members worldwide have congratulated President Mark Lyon and the newly elected Executive Officers, expressing confidence that their leadership will inspire greater unity, innovation, and service. Guided by the theme “Rooted in Service,” the new leadership is expected to further strengthen Lions International’s mission of creating lasting positive change in communities around the world.