MEMBERS OF CHAIRMEN POOL (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)
CHOW Kyan Mervyn
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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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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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- Sports For Life – Board Member (2024~)
- Financial Services Department Council – Member of the 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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63
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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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57
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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 – Of Counsel (2022~)
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Past offices
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- Simpson Thacher & Bartlett – Partner (2011-2021)
- 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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64
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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 – Managing Partner (2022~)
- 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~)
- China Mobile Limited (listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited) – Independent Non-executive Director (2022~)
- S.F. Holding Company, Limited (listed on Shenzhen Stock Exchange) – Independent Non-executive Director (2022~)
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Public service
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- InnoHK Steering Committee – Member (2019~)
- Appeal Tribunal Panel constituted under the Buildings Ordinance – Chairman (2018~)
- The Community Chest of Hong Kong – Member of Campaign Committee (1997~)
- The Community Chest Corporate Challenge Half Marathon – Co-Chairman (1997~)
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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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Age
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59
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Date of appointment
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8 July 2022
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Other major offices
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- KPMG – Senior Partner (2023~); Global Chairman of Real Estate and Construction (2012~); Global Chairman of Asset Management (2019~); Global Financial Services Steering Group (2019~)
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Past offices
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- KPMG – Regional Senior Partner, Hong Kong, Vice Chairman, China (2012 – 2023); Head of China /Hong Kong Capital Markets (2014 – 2017)
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Public service
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- Financial Services Development Council – Vice Chairman (2023~); Council Member (2016~) and Convenor of the Corporate Governance Committee (2016~)
- Hong Kong Trade Development Council – Council Member (2016 – 2022); Member of the Belt and Road & Greater Bay Area Committee (2016~), Chair of Global Belt and Road Forum (2016~)
- Steward of Hong Kong Jockey Club (2021~)
- Plan International – Chairman (2015 – 2023)
- Pacific Basin Economic Council – Chairman (2016~)
- Institute of Directors – Council Member (2019~)
- ICAEW Council – Deputy Chairman (2020~), Global Council Member (2022~)
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Qualifications
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- Fellow (Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants)
- Fellow (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales)
- Fellow (Institute of Directors)
- Chartered Accountant (London)
- BA (Hons) in Economics (University of Leicester, UK)
- MA in Development Economics (University of Leicester, UK)
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OTHER MEMBERS (IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)
CHAN Conrad
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Age
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54
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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 |
- Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation – Member of the Board of Directors (Effective from 1 July 2022)
- 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 – 2023)
– Tribunal Convenor (2023~)
- Appeal Panel (Housing) under the Housing Ordinance – Member (2023~)
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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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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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- Beyond Ventures – Partner (2023~)
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Past offices
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- Samena Capital – Head of Asia & Senior Managing Director (2006 – 2022)
- Samena Capital Hong Kong Ltd – Senior Managing Director and Head of Asia (2016 – 2021)
- 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 – Director (2001~)
- 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 Manchester – Board member of HK Foundation (2012~)
- HK Science and Technology Parks – Investment Committee member of Corporate Venture Fund (2019~)
- HK Securities and Investment Institute – Director (2022~)
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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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64
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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~)
- The Securities and Futures Commission – Member of the Takeovers and Mergers Panel and Takeovers Appeal Committee (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, BVI and Pitcaim)
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Age
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55
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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 and Head of Corporate Finance (2008~)
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Past offices
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- Deacons – Partner (2000 – 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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49
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Date of appointment
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8 July 2022
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Other major offices
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- UBS AG - Managing Director, Co-Head of Technology, Media and Telecom, Asia Pacific, Global Banking (Oct 16, 2023~)
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Past offices
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- Credit Suisse (Hong Kong) Limited – Managing Director, Head of Technology, Media and Telecom, Asia Pacific, Investment Banking and Capital Markets (2005 - 2009, 2010~2023 Oct 15)
- Alibaba Group – Director, Corporate Finance (2009 - 2010)
- Telstra Corporation Limited – Manager, Mergers and Acquisitions (2002 - 2003)
- Wasserstein Perella – Associate, Mergers and Acquisitions (1998 - 2001)
- Accenture – Analyst, Business Process (1996 - 1998)
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Qualifications
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- Bachelor of Science (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, USA)
- Master of Business Administration (Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, USA)
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Age
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71
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Date of appointment
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5 July 2019
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Past offices
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- Financial Services Development Council – Member and subsequently Board Member (2015 – 2020)
- 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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64
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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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51
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Date of appointment
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8 July 2022
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Other major offices
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- UBS AG – Vice Chairman, Co-Head of Asia Country Coverage, Global Banking (2024~)
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Past offices
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- Merrill Lynch (Asia Pacific) Limited – Managing Director, Head of Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan Coverage, and Vice Chairman, Asia Coverage (1996 – 2017)
- Bear Stearns Asia Limited – Financial Analyst, Corporate Finance Group, International Investment Banking (1994 – 1996)
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Public service
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- The Better Hong Kong Foundation – Council Member (2012~)
- Hong Kong-Mainland International Investment Society – Vice Chairman (2015~)
- The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology – Council Member of the Advisory Council on Career Development (2022~)
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Qualifications
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- Bachelor of Business Administration (Southern Methodist University)
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Age
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45
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Date of appointment
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7 July 2023
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Other major offices
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- Clifford Chance – Partner (2011~)
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Past offices
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- Clifford Chance – Associate (2006 – 2011)
- Deacons – Associate (2004 – 2006)
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Public service
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- Securities and Futures Commission – Member of SFC (HKEC Listing) Committee (2022~) and Member of Share Registrars' Disciplinary Committee (2019~)
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Qualifications
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- Practising Solicitor (Hong Kong)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (University of Hong Kong)
- Bachelors of Laws and Commerce (University of New South Wales, Australia)
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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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- Proton Capital Limited – Founder and Managing Director (2007~)
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Past offices
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- Solomon Systech (International) Limited (listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited) – Independent Non-Executive Director (2014 – 2023)
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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~)
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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 and Fellow (Institute of Chartered Accountants In England & Wales)
- Fellow (Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants)
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Age
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57
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Date of appointment
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8 July 2022
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Other major offices
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- The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited) – Vice Chair, Global Banking (2019~)
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Past offices
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- The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited) – Co-Head of Global Banking, Asia-Pacific (2014 – 2019), Head of Global Banking, Hong Kong and Greater China (2009 – 2014)
- Morgan Stanley – Managing Director and Head of Hong Kong Investment Banking (2001 – 2009); Executive Director, Corporate Finance Division (1998 – 2001); Associate/Vice President, Merger, Acquisition and Restructuring Division (1993 – 1998)
- Davis Polk & Wardwell – Associate, Corporate & Securities Department, New York and Tokyo (1989 – 1993)
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Public service
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- Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference – Delegate of Jiang Su Province (2018~)
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Qualifications
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- Bachelor of Arts in Jurisprudence (Oxford University, UK)
- Master of Laws (Harvard Law School, US)
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Age
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59
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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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- GLP Capital Partners – Managing Director and Senior Legal Adviser (2023~)
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Past offices
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- Kirkland & Ellis – Partner (2011 – 2023)
- 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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46
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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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Qualifications
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- CFA Charerholder
- Chartered Accountant (India)
- MBA (Post Graduate Diploma) in Finance (Indian Institute of Management)
- Bachelor of Commerce (Pune University)
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Age
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76
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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~)
- Association of Hong Kong Capital Market Practitioners Limited – Director (2023~)
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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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Past offices
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- Bank of America Merrill Lynch – Managing Director, Co-Head of APAC Mergers & Acquisitions (2017 – 2024)
- 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 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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57
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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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- Pacat Capital Management Ltd (formerly Formula Growth Asia 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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71
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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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- Quam Plus 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 Chairman (2020~)
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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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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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- 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~)
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Past offices
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- Challenge Capital Management Limited – Chief Executive Officer (2015 – 2023)
- 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 – 2023)
- 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~)
- Accounting and Financial Reporting Council– Member of the Honorary Advisory Panel (2019~) and Member of the Policy, Registration and Oversight Committee(2020~)
- Solicitors' Disciplinary Tribunal Panel – Deputy Tribunal Convenor (2023~) and 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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63
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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 (listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited) – Executive Committee Member and Company Secretary (2015~)
- CK Infrastructure Holdings Limited (listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited) – Company Secretary (1996~) and Alternate Director to the Group Managing Director (2008~)
- CK Life Sciences Int’l., (Holdings) Inc. (listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited) – 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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- Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data – Member of the Personal Data (Privacy) Advisory Committee (2021~2023)
- 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 Chartered Governance Institute and The Chartered Governance Institute)
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Age
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64
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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 Monetary Authority – Member of the Financial Infrastructure and Market Development Sub-Committee (2023~)
- Hong Kong Green Finance Association – Co-Lead of the Greater Bay Area Green Finance Alliance Working Group (2023~)
- Hong Kong Venture Capital and Private Equity Association – Member of Technical Committee (2022~)
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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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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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- Slaughter and May – Senior Partner (2022~), 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 Chartered Governance Institute – 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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