MEMBERS OF CHAIRMEN POOL (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)
CHOW Kyan Mervyn
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Age
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49
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Date of appointment
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9 July 2021
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Past offices
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- Hillhouse Capital Management Limited – Partner (2018-2021)
- Credit Suisse (Hong Kong) Limited – Managing Director (1998 - 2018)
- BZW Asia Limited – Equity Capital Markets (1995-1997)
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Public offices
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- Financial Services Department Council – Member of the Human Capital Committee (2017~2020) and Policy Research Committee (2021~)
- Young Life Hong Kong – Board Chair (2016~)
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Qualifications
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- Master of Arts in International Policy Studies (Stanford University)
- Bachelor of Arts in Economics (University of California at Berkeley)
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Age
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70
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Date of appointment
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5 July 2019
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Other major offices
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- The Anglo Chinese Investment Company, Limited – Managing Director (1988~)
- China Foods Limited – Independent non-executive director and chairman of the audit committee (2005~)
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Past offices
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- Citicorp International Limited – Director and Head of Corporate Finance Department (1985 – 1988)
- Wardley Limited – Senior manager and subsequently assistant director (1983 - 1985)
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Public service
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- The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited – Member of the Listing Policy Panel (2017~)
- The Securities and Futures Commission – Deputy Chairman of the Takeovers and Mergers Panel (2021~) and member of Takeovers Appeal Committee (1992~)
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Qualifications
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- Masters of Business Administration (University of the Witwatersrand)
- Bachelor of Arts in History and History of Art (University of Nottingham)
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Age
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60
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Date of appointment
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5 July 2019
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Other major offices
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- Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer – Senior Partner, Hong Kong (2010~) and China Chairman (2011~)
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Public service
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- The Securities and Futures Commission – Deputy Chairman of the Takeovers and Mergers Panel (2004~), member of the Takeovers and Mergers Panel (2001~) and member of the Takeovers Appeal Committee (2001~)
- IFRS Foundation – Trustee (2018~), Vice-Chair (2021~)
- HKUST Business School Advisory Council – Council Member (2013~)
- Cyberport Advisory Panel – Panel Member (2018~)
- Appeal Board under the Betting Duty Ordinance (Cap. 108) – Chairman (2020~)
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Qualifications
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- Bachelor of Laws (University of Westminster)
- Master of Laws (Cambridge University, Jesus College)
- Solicitor (Hong Kong and England & Wales)
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Age
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55
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Date of appointment
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10 July 2020
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Other major offices
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- Simpson Thacher & Bartlett – Partner (2011-2021), Of Counsel (2022~)
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Past offices
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- Linklaters – Co-Managing Partner of Greater China (2009 - 2011)
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Qualifications
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- Bachelor of Economics and Bachelor of Laws (University of Sydney)
- Solicitor (Hong Kong, England and Wales and New South Wales, Australia)
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Age
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61
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Date of appointment
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5 July 2019
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Other major offices
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- Woo Kwan Lee & Lo, Solicitors & Notaries – Partner (1989~)
- KWG Group Holdings Limited (listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited) – Independent Non-executive Director (2007~)
- Safety Godown Company Limited (listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited) – Non-executive Director (2004~)
- Playmates Holdings Limited (listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited) – Non-executive Director (2019~)
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Public service
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- InnoHK Steering Committee – Member (2021~)
- Financial Reporting Council – Convenor and member of Financial Reporting Review Panel (2019~)
- Appeal Tribunal Panel constituted under the Buildings Ordinance – Chairman (2021~)
- The Community Chest of Hong Kong – Member of Campaign Committee (2003~)
- The Community Chest Corporate Challenge Half Marathon – Co-Chairman (2003~)
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Qualifications
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- Solicitor (Hong Kong, England and Wales, Singapore and Australia)
- LLB (University of Hong Kong)
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OTHER MEMBERS (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)
BROWN Melissa
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Age
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65
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Date of appointment
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5 July 2019
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Other major offices
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- Daobridge Capital Ltd – Partner (2012~)
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Past offices
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- IDFC Capital Pte Ltd/Serasi Capital – Partner and Managing Director (2008 – 2012)
- The Association for Sustainable and Responsible Investment in Asia – Executive director (2003 – 2008)
- Citigroup/Salomon Smith Barney – Managing Director and Deputy head of Asian Research (2000 – 2003)
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Qualifications
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- Master of Business Administration (Yale School of Management)
- Bachelor of Arts (Economics) (Williams College)
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Age
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51
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Date of appointment
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9 July 2021
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Other major offices
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- Kwok Yih & Chan – Partner (2014~)
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Past offices
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- Deacons – Partner (2002 - 2003)
- Kwok & Yih – Partner (2003 - 2004)
- Mallesons Stephen Jaques – Partner (2004 – 2012)
- King & Wood Mallesons – Partner (2012 – 2014)
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| Public service |
- The Securities and Futures Commission
– Member of the Takeovers and Mergers Panel (2014~)
– Member of the Takeovers Appeal Committee (2014~)
- Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal
– Member (2011-2020)
– Deputy Tribunal Convenor (2020~)
- Travel Industry Council – Member of the Appeal Panel (2016~)
- Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants – Member of Disciplinary Panel A (2018~)
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Qualifications
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- Bachelor of Laws (University of Hong Kong)
- Bachelor of Laws (Peking University)
- Practising Solicitor (Hong Kong)
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Age
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56
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Date of appointment
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10 July 2020
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Other major offices
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- Samena Capital – Senior Managing Director and Head of Asia (2016~)
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Past offices
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- Spring Capital – CEO and Co-Founder (2007-2015)
- JAFCO Asia – Managing Director and Head of North Asia (2000-2007)
- Suez Asia – Director (1997-2000)
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Public service
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- HK Venture Capital and Private Equity Association – Co-President (2006~)
- Resolvability Review Tribunal – Panel member (2018~)
- Securities and Futures Appeals Tribunal – Panel member (2019~)
- University of Hong Kong – Member of the Investments Sub-Committee (2018~)
- University of Hong Kong – Senior Advisor, School of Professional and Continuing Education (2019~)
- Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference of Chengdu – Member (2013~)
- University of Manchester – Board member of HK Foundation (2012~)
- HK Science and Technology Parks – Investment Committee member of Corporate Venture Fund (2019~)
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Qualifications
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- B.A. (Hons) Geography and Economics (University of Hong Kong)
- Master of Business Administration (Manchester Business School, University of Manchester)
- CFA Charterholder
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Age
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61
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Date of appointment
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10 July 2020
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Other major offices
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- Charltons – Senior and Managing Partner and Principal (1998~)
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Past offices
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- Ede Charlton – Partner (1996 – 1998)
- Simmons & Simmons – Partner (1994 – 1996)
- Stephenson Harwood & Lo – Partner (1993 – 1994)
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Public service
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- Planning and Lands Branch Appeal Tribunal Panel – Chairman (2018 – 2021)
- The Securities and Futures Commission – Member of the Takeovers and Mergers Panel (2005~)
- Hong Kong Law Society – Member of the Company Law Committee (2011~)
- Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute – Senior fellow (2014~)
- Working Party on Review of the Law Society’s Memorandum and Articles of Association – Member (2015~)
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Qualifications
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- Bachelor of Laws (Kings College, University of London)
- Postgraduate Diploma (University of Oxford)
- Solicitor (Hong Kong, England and Wales, Ireland and BVI)
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Age
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52
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Date of appointment
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9 July 2021
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Other major offices
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- Deacons – Partner (2000 – 2008) and Partner and Head of Corporate Finance (2008~)
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Qualifications
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- Solicitor (Hong Kong and England and Wales (non-practising))
- LL.B. Hons (The University of Hong Kong)
- P.C.LL. (The University of Hong Kong)
- LL.M. (The University of Hong Kong)
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Age
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67
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Date of appointment
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5 July 2019
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Other major offices
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- Financial Services Development Council – Member and subsequently Board Member (2015~)
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Past offices
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- Financial Reporting Council – Chief Executive Officer (2013 – 2016)
- Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited – Head of Listing Division and Executive Vice-president (2009 – 2013)
- Value Partners Limited – Chief Risk Officer (2007 – 2008)
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Qualifications
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- Barrister and Solicitor (Australia)
- Bachelor of Economics (Australian National University)
- Bachelor of Laws (Australian National University)
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Age
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60
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Date of appointment
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10 July 2020
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Other major offices
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- GCIS Limited – Senior Portfolio Manager (2014~)
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Past offices
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- Eight Investment Partners – Senior Analyst (2013-2014)
- Northwest IM (HK) Ltd. – Head of Equity Strategy (2010-2012)
- UBS Asia (HK) – Executive Director (2000-2010)
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Qualifications
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Age
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50
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Date of appointment
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5 July 2019
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Other major offices
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- Citigroup Global Markets Asia Limited – Managing Director, Chairman and Head of China Corporate and Investment Banking (2017~)
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Past offices
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- UBS – Managing Director (2014 – 2017)
- China International Capital Corporation – Managing Director (2007 – 2014) and Executive Director (2004 – 2006)
- Bank for International Settlements – Senior Economist (2003 – 2004)
- Hong Kong Monetary Authority – Senior Manager (2000-2003)
- International Monetary Fund – Economist (1995-2000)
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Qualifications
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- Ph.D. (Economics) (Cornell University)
- M.A. (Economics) (Cornell University)
- M.A. (Communication) (Miami University)
- B.A. (Economics) (Nanjing University)
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Age
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58
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Date of appointment
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10 July 2020
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Other major offices
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- Proton Capital Limited – Founder and Managing Director (2007~)
- Solomon Systech (International) Limited (listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited) – Independent Non-Executive Director (2014~)
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Public service
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- Political Consultative Committee of Wu Hua county of Guangdong Province – Member (2006~)
- Hong Kong Securities Professionals Association – Committee Member (2003~)
- Government of HKSAR – Member of Public Affairs Forum (2006~)
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Qualifications
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MSc in Accounting and Finance (London School of Economics,
University of London)
- LLB in Chinese Law (Peking University)
- BSc in Business Studies (University of Bradford)
- Chartered Accountant (Institute of Chartered Accountants In England & Wales)
- Fellow (Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants)
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Age
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69
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Date of appointment
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5 July 2019
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Other major offices
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- Platinum Holdings Company Limited – Founder (1996~)
- STT GDC Pte. Ltd. – Director (2015~)
- DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited – Independent Non-executive Director (2018~)
- OUE Commercial REIT Management Pte. Ltd. – Independent Non-executive Director (2019~)
- OUE Hospitality Trust Management Pte. Ltd. – Independent Director (2013~)
- Singapore International School (Hong Kong) – Governor (2006~) and Chairman of the Board of Governors (2020~)
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Public service
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- Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute – Council Member of the Corporate Advisory Council (2016~)
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Qualifications
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- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration (National University of Singapore)
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Age
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55
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Date of appointment
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5 July 2019
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Other major offices
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- Kirkland & Ellis – Partner (2011~)
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Past offices
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- Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom – Partner and Co-head of Corporate in Asia (ex - Japan) (2005 – 2011)
- Simmons & Simmons – Partner and Head of Corporate in Asia (ex - Japan) (1995 – 2005)
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Public service
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- The Securities and Futures Commission – Member of the Takeovers and Mergers Panel (2004~)
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Qualifications
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- Solicitor (Hong Kong and England & Wales)
- LL.B. (Warwick University)
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Age
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44
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Date of appointment
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5 July 2019
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Other major offices
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- Fidelity International – Portfolio Manager (2008~)
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Past offices
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- Fidelity International – Director of Research (2009 – 2011) and Investment Analyst (2004 – 2009)
- JPMorgan India – Associate Analyst (2001 – 2004)
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Public service
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- The Securities and Futures Commission – Member of the SFC (HKEC) Listing Committee (2017~)
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Qualifications
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- CFA Charerholder
- Chartered Accountant (India)
- MBA in Finance (Indian Institute of Management)
- Bachelor of Commerce (Pune University)
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Age
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72
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Date of appointment
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5 July 2019
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Other major offices
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- Somerley Capital Holdings Limited (listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited) – Chairman and Founder (1984~)
- Environmental Investment Services Asia Limited – Director (2018~)
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Past offices
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- Wardley Limited – Director (1977 – 1983)
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Public service
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- The Securities and Futures Commission – Member of the Takeovers and Mergers Panel (2008~)
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Qualifications
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- Fellow (Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute)
- Master of Business Administration (University of Pennsylvania)
- Bachelor of Arts (University of Oxford)
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Age
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46
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Date of appointment
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10 July 2020
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Other major offices
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- Bank of America Merrill Lynch – Managing Director, Co-Head of APAC Mergers & Acquisitions (2017~)
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Past offices
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- Morgan Stanley – Managing Director (2012-2017), Executive Director (2008-2011), Vice President (2005-2007), Associate (2000-2002, 2004), Analyst (1997-2000)
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Public service
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- The Securities and Futures Commission – Member and Deputy Chairman of the Takeovers and Mergers Panel (2012~)
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Qualifications
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- MA, BA(Hons) in Modern and Medieval Languages (University of Cambridge)
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Age
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53
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Date of appointment
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5 July 2019
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Other major offices
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- Formula Growth Asia (formerly PhoenixInvest Group HK Ltd) – Director and Responsible Officer (2009~)
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Past offices
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- FrontPoint Asia Pacific – Partner (Asia ex Japan) and Responsible Officer (2004 – 2009)
- Sofaer Global Research (HK) Limited – Director, Head of Research and Responsible Officer (2002 – 2004)
- Phoenix Research Limited – Managing Director and Head of Research (1999 – 2002)
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Public service
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- Pure Art Foundation Ltd – Governor (2007~)
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Qualifications
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- CFA charterholder
- BA Economics (Tufts University)
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Age
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67
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Date of appointment
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5 July 2019
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Other major offices
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- China Tonghai International Financial Limited (listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited) – Senior Advisor (2017~)
- Law Debenture Corporation (HK) Limited – Non-executive director (2006~)
- Law Debenture Trust (Asia) Limited – Non-executive director (2006~)
- Concrete Canvas Limited – Non-executive director (2011~)
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Past offices
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- Quam Limited – Deputy Chairman (2002 - 2017)
- Quam Capital Limited – Chief Executive Officer (2002 - 2017)
- Deloitte & Touche Corporate Finance Limited – Managing Director (2000 - 2002)
- Standard Chartered Asia Limited – Managing Director, Investment Banking (1987 - 1999)
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Public service
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- The Securities and Futures Commission – Member of the Takeovers and Mergers Panel (2007~) and member of the Takeovers Appeal Committee (2007~)
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Qualifications
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- Senior Fellow (Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute)
- Fellow (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales)
- Fellow (Hong Kong Institute of Directors)
- Member (Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants)
- Bachelor of Commerce (Edinburgh University)
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Age
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58
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Date of appointment
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5 July 2019
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Other major offices
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- Challenge Capital Management Limited – Chief Executive Officer (2015~)
- Fong Fun and Kailey Group of Companies – Director (1992~)
- Guantao & Chow Solicitors and Notaries – Consultant (2014~)
- Henderson Land Development Co. Ltd. (listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited) – Independent Non-executive Director (2012~)
- China Pacific Insurance (Group) Co., Ltd. (listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, the Shanghai Stock Exchange and the London Stock Exchange) – Independent Non-executive Director (2021~)
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Past offices
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- Sun Hung Kai Properties Limited (listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited) – Alternate Director (2002 - 2019)
- Guantao & Chow Solicitors and Notaries – Chairman-International (2014-2016)
- Ashurst Hong Kong – Partner (2012 – 2013)
- Jackson Woo & Associates – Partner (2005 – 2012) in association with Ashurst Hong Kong (2009 – 2012)
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Public service
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- The Securities and Futures Commission – Member of the Takeovers and Mergers Panel (2019~) and Member of the Takeovers Appeal Committee (2019~)
- Financial Reporting Council of Hong Kong – Member of the Honorary Advisory Panel (2019~) and Member of the Oversight, Policy and Governance Committee (2020~)
- Solicitors' Disciplinary Tribunal Panel – Practising Solicitor Member (2011~)
- Tsinghua University – Honorary Director (2012~)
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Qualifications
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- Solicitor (Hong Kong, England and Wales and Australia)
- China-appointed Attesting Officer
- Master of Arts in Jurisprudence (University of Oxford)
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Age
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59
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Date of appointment
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10 July 2020
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Other major offices
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- CK Asset Holdings Limited – Executive Committee Member and Company Secretary (2015~)
- CK Infrastructure Holdings Limited – Company Secretary (1996~) and Alternate Director to the Group Managing Director (2008~)
- CK Life Sciences Int’l., (Holdings) Inc. – Company Secretary (2002~)
- ARA Asset Management (Fortune) Limited – Non-executive Director (2010~)
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Past offices
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- Cheung Kong (Holdings) Limited – Company Secretary (1994 – 2015)
- ARA Asset Management (Fortune) Limited – Director (2003 – 2010)
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Public service
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- Financial Reporting Council – Non-Executive Director (2014~)
- Independent Commission Against Corruption – Member of the Advisory Committee on Corruption (2016~)
- The Chamber of Hong Kong Listed Companies – Deputy Chairman (2009~)
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Qualifications
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- Bachelor of Laws (The University of Hong Kong)
- Master in Business Administration (The Chinese University of Hong Kong)
- MSc in Finance (The Chinese University of Hong Kong)
- Solicitor (Hong Kong)
- Non-Practising Solicitor (England and Wales)
- Fellow Member (The Hong Kong Institute of Chartered Secretaries and The Chartered Governance Institute)
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Age
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60
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Date of appointment
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9 July 2021
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Other major offices
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- PricewaterhouseCoopers – Senior Advisor (2021~)
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Public offices
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- Hong Kong Venture Capital and Private Equity Association – Vice-Chairman of the Technical Committee (2018~)
- Hong Kong Green Finance Association – Member of the Policy Research Working Group (2021~)
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Qualifications
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- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (Imperial College, UK)
- Chartered Accountant (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales)
- Chartered Tax Advisor (Chartered Institute of Taxation, UK)
- Member (Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants)
- Member (Taxation Institute of Hong Kong)
- Registered Accountant (Macau)
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Age
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57
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Date of appointment
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9 July 2021
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Other major offices
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- Slaughter and May – Partner (1996~)
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Public offices
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- The Securities and Futures Commission – Deputy Chairman (2021~) and Member of the Takeovers and Mergers Panel (2005~), member of Takeovers Appeal Committee (2005~) and Alternate Member of Nominations Committee (2021~)
- The Hong Kong Institute of Chartered Secretaries – Fellow and Member of the Technical Consultation Panel and Chairman of the Company Law Interest Group (2016~)
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Qualifications
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- Solicitor (Hong Kong and England and Wales)
- Bachelor of Arts (Jurisprudence), Master of Arts (Oxford University, UK)
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