Edward Ho
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Edward Ho Sing-tin, SBS
, OBE
, JP
, FHKIA
is a Hong Kong
politician, businessman, architect, partner and activist. A partner at Wong Tung & Partners, one of Hong Kong's largest architectural firms, Ho is a former honorary secretary of the University of Hong Kong's Students' Union.
He served as:
Ho has been an independent non-executive director and member of the Board of MTR Corporation Ltd. since 1991. He was a founding member of the Liberal Party of Hong Kong, and has been one of the longest serving Hong Kong Legislative Council members.
He was appointed to the General Committee of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Society Limited, whose Chief Executive re-appointed Ho as Chairman of the General Committee of the HKPS from November 1, 2005 to October 31, 2006. He is Chairman of Antiquities Advisory Board.
Silver Bauhinia Star
The Silver Bauhinia Star is the second rank in the Order of the Bauhinia Star in Hong Kong, awarded to persons who have taken a leading part in public affairs or voluntary work over a long period...
, OBE
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
, JP
Justice of the Peace
A justice of the peace is a puisne judicial officer elected or appointed by means of a commission to keep the peace. Depending on the jurisdiction, they might dispense summary justice or merely deal with local administrative applications in common law jurisdictions...
, FHKIA
Hong Kong Institute of Architects
Hong Kong Institute of Architects is a professional body for architects in Hong Kong with approximately 1500 full members ,300 associates members and graduate members...
is a Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
politician, businessman, architect, partner and activist. A partner at Wong Tung & Partners, one of Hong Kong's largest architectural firms, Ho is a former honorary secretary of the University of Hong Kong's Students' Union.
He served as:
- Hong Kong Institute of ArchitectsHong Kong Institute of ArchitectsHong Kong Institute of Architects is a professional body for architects in Hong Kong with approximately 1500 full members ,300 associates members and graduate members...
, President (1983–84) - Board of Hong Kong Industrial Estates Corporation, Chairman (1992–2001)
- Accreditation Panel on the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (1988), member
- Hong Kong Basic Law Consultative Committee member (1985–89)
- Legislative Council member (1987–2000); executive council member (1991–92)
Ho has been an independent non-executive director and member of the Board of MTR Corporation Ltd. since 1991. He was a founding member of the Liberal Party of Hong Kong, and has been one of the longest serving Hong Kong Legislative Council members.
He was appointed to the General Committee of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Society Limited, whose Chief Executive re-appointed Ho as Chairman of the General Committee of the HKPS from November 1, 2005 to October 31, 2006. He is Chairman of Antiquities Advisory Board.
External links
- Member of the Legislative Council -- Hon HO Sing-tin, Edward, SBS, JP
- LCSD website
- GLD website
- http://books.google.com/books?id=HK18q3FW45oC&pg=PA153&lpg=PA153&dq=Edward+Ho+Sing-tin&source=bl&ots=5KlZ3HyRlq&sig=_lBpAfotkQ-QR6Tz9uv4eJXKSkQ&hl=en&ei=ozeJS4udO4OrlweZsv3NAQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=7&ved=0CBIQ6AEwBg#v=onepage&q=Edward%20Ho%20Sing-tin&f=falseGrowing with Hong Kong: the University and its graduates: the first 90 years; published by the University of Hong Kong, page 153]