WONG Yue-chim, Richard, SBS, JP, aged 59, currently serves as Chair of Economics, and previously served as Deputy Vice-Chancellor of The University of Hong Kong. Professor Wong has been active in advancing economic research on policy issues in Hong Kong and Mainland China through his work as founding Director of both The Hong Kong Centre for Economic Research and Hong Kong Institute of Economics and Business Strategy. He was awarded the Silver Bauhinia Star in 1999 by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region for his contributions in education, housing, industry and technology development. In addition, he was appointed Justice of the Peace in July 2000. Professor Wong is also an Independent Non-executive Director of each of Great Eagle Holdings Limited, Pacific Century Premium Developments Limited, Orient Overseas (International) Limited, Sun Hung Kai Properties Limited and the Hong Kong Mercantile Exchange Limited (“HKMEx”). Except for HKMEx, all the companies mentioned above are listed companies. Professor Wong is also an Independent Non-executive Director of The Link Management Limited, the manager of The Link Real Estate Investment Trust which is listed in Hong Kong. Professor Wong studied Economics at the University of Chicago and graduated with a Doctorate in Philosophy. He was appointed an Independent Non-executive Director of the Company in June 2002 and is the Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Company.
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