Herman Hui
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Hui Chung-shing BBS
, MH
, JP (born 1951), anglicized as Herman Hui, is a former chairman of the World Scout Committee, the executive board for the World Organization of the Scout Movement
from 2005 to 2008.
He is a Hong Kong
Chinese
lawyer
of British nationality, working as legal advisor for governmental boards and committees, and Director
of the Glorious Sun investment company. He received the Medal of Honour
, an honorary Justice of the Peace
appointment and the Bronze Wolf
awards for his contributions to social welfare in Hong Kong and his contributions to Scouting
worldwide.
, and later earned a Bachelor of Law degree from the University of Hong Kong. Following his studies, he was admitted to the Supreme Court
s in Hong Kong (1976), the UK (1983) and Victoria, Australia (1985), and afterwards has been in private practice.
In his legal function, he participates in governmental advisory boards and committees of the Government of Hong Kong
, including
In 2000, Hui was awarded the Medal of Honour
by the Government of Hong Kong, and on 2004-07-01 he was appointed to the honorary title of Justice of the Peace
.
After being the external legal advisor of the Glorious Sun Enterprises, a 3.8 billion Hong Kong dollar (USD 500 million) investment
holding company
focusing on casual apparel, he joined the group in 1995 as an Executive Director
s. He is also Managing Director of Everight Consultants Ltd.
Hui is married and has one child.
since he was a first form student in the secondary school, Ying Wa College. He started as Boy Scout
with the school's 13th Hong Kong Group, which is now the 75th Kowloon Group of The Scout Association of Hong Kong
. He now still holds the title of Group Scout Leader in the Scout Group. He later became Scout Commissioner
, actively involved in social action projects of the Scout Association of Hong Kong, initiating exchange Scouts in Hong Kong and in China.
Hui was chairman of the Asia-Pacific Scout Committee from 1998 to 2001, and he was member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement
(WOSM) Strategy Task Force. In 2002, he was elected as a member of the World Scout Committee, the executive body of the World Organization of the Scout Movement, for a period of six years. During the 37th World Scout Conference in Tunisia
in 2005, Hui was elected to be chairman of the Committee. His term was expected to end in 2008 with the World Scout Conference scheduled in Korea
, but he resigned on 2008-02-29.
In 2000, Hui was awarded the Bronze Wolf
award for his strong support to Scouting. He continues to be active in The Scout Association of Hong Kong as Deputy Chief Commissioner (Support)
, and holds other international Scout offices.
In 2008 Hui resigned his position on the World Scout Committee, and was succeeded by Philippe Da Costa.
Bronze Bauhinia Star
The Bronze Bauhinia Star is the lowest rank in Order of the Bauhinia Star in Hong Kong, created in 1997 to replace the British honours system of the Order of the British Empire after the transfer of sovereignty to People's Republic of China and the establishment of the Hong Kong Special...
, MH
Medal of Honour
The Medal of Honour is part of the honours system in Hong Kong. It was created in 1997 to replace the British honours system after the transfer of sovereignty to the People's Republic of China and the establishment of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region...
, JP (born 1951), anglicized as Herman Hui, is a former chairman of the World Scout Committee, the executive board for the World Organization of the Scout Movement
World Organization of the Scout Movement
The World Organization of the Scout Movement is the Non-governmental international organization which governs most national Scout Organizations, with 31 million members. WOSM was established in 1920, and has its headquarters at Geneva, Switzerland...
from 2005 to 2008.
He 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...
Chinese
Han Chinese
Han Chinese are an ethnic group native to China and are the largest single ethnic group in the world.Han Chinese constitute about 92% of the population of the People's Republic of China , 98% of the population of the Republic of China , 78% of the population of Singapore, and about 20% of the...
lawyer
Lawyer
A lawyer, according to Black's Law Dictionary, is "a person learned in the law; as an attorney, counsel or solicitor; a person who is practicing law." Law is the system of rules of conduct established by the sovereign government of a society to correct wrongs, maintain the stability of political...
of British nationality, working as legal advisor for governmental boards and committees, and Director
Executive director
Executive director is a term sometimes applied to the chief executive officer or managing director of an organization, company, or corporation. It is widely used in North American non-profit organizations, though in recent decades many U.S. nonprofits have adopted the title "President/CEO"...
of the Glorious Sun investment company. He received the Medal of Honour
Medal of Honour
The Medal of Honour is part of the honours system in Hong Kong. It was created in 1997 to replace the British honours system after the transfer of sovereignty to the People's Republic of China and the establishment of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region...
, an honorary Justice of the Peace
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...
appointment and the Bronze Wolf
Bronze Wolf
The Bronze Wolf Award is bestowed by the World Scout Committee to acknowledge "outstanding service by an individual to the World Scout Movement"...
awards for his contributions to social welfare in Hong Kong and his contributions to Scouting
Scouting
Scouting, also known as the Scout Movement, is a worldwide youth movement with the stated aim of supporting young people in their physical, mental and spiritual development, that they may play constructive roles in society....
worldwide.
Personal history
Hui was born and lives in Hong Kong. He was educated at Ying Wa CollegeYing Wa College
Ying Wa College , formerly known as Anglo-Chinese College, abbreviated YWC), is the world's first Anglo-Chinese school. It has thrived on the vision of its founding fathers and the good work of generations of devoted principals and teachers, whose educational approach is particularly apt for Hong...
, and later earned a Bachelor of Law degree from the University of Hong Kong. Following his studies, he was admitted to the Supreme Court
Supreme court
A supreme court is the highest court within the hierarchy of many legal jurisdictions. Other descriptions for such courts include court of last resort, instance court, judgment court, high court, or apex court...
s in Hong Kong (1976), the UK (1983) and Victoria, Australia (1985), and afterwards has been in private practice.
In his legal function, he participates in governmental advisory boards and committees of the Government of Hong Kong
Government of Hong Kong
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, commonly the Hong Kong Government, is led by the Chief Executive as Head of the Government, who is also the head of the Hong Kong SAR...
, including
- Advisory Committee for the Support of the Employment of People with Disability (創業軒, SEPD), an activity organized by the Social Welfare Department,
- Guardianship Board of the Health, Welfare and Food Bureau,
- Social Welfare Advisory Committee of the Health, Welfare and Food Bureau.
In 2000, Hui was awarded the Medal of Honour
Medal of Honour
The Medal of Honour is part of the honours system in Hong Kong. It was created in 1997 to replace the British honours system after the transfer of sovereignty to the People's Republic of China and the establishment of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region...
by the Government of Hong Kong, and on 2004-07-01 he was appointed to the honorary title of Justice of the Peace
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...
.
After being the external legal advisor of the Glorious Sun Enterprises, a 3.8 billion Hong Kong dollar (USD 500 million) investment
Investment
Investment has different meanings in finance and economics. Finance investment is putting money into something with the expectation of gain, that upon thorough analysis, has a high degree of security for the principal amount, as well as security of return, within an expected period of time...
holding company
Holding company
A holding company is a company or firm that owns other companies' outstanding stock. It usually refers to a company which does not produce goods or services itself; rather, its purpose is to own shares of other companies. Holding companies allow the reduction of risk for the owners and can allow...
focusing on casual apparel, he joined the group in 1995 as an Executive Director
Executive director
Executive director is a term sometimes applied to the chief executive officer or managing director of an organization, company, or corporation. It is widely used in North American non-profit organizations, though in recent decades many U.S. nonprofits have adopted the title "President/CEO"...
s. He is also Managing Director of Everight Consultants Ltd.
Hui is married and has one child.
Scouting
Hui Chung-shing has been participating in ScoutingScouting
Scouting, also known as the Scout Movement, is a worldwide youth movement with the stated aim of supporting young people in their physical, mental and spiritual development, that they may play constructive roles in society....
since he was a first form student in the secondary school, Ying Wa College. He started as Boy Scout
Boy Scout
A Scout is a boy or a girl, usually 11 to 18 years of age, participating in the worldwide Scouting movement. Because of the large age and development span, many Scouting associations have split this age group into a junior and a senior section...
with the school's 13th Hong Kong Group, which is now the 75th Kowloon Group of The Scout Association of Hong Kong
The Scout Association of Hong Kong
The Scout Association of Hong Kong is the overall Scouting organization in Hong Kong. After the first Scouting initiatives in 1909, the Hong Kong branch of The Scout Association of the United Kingdom was started in 1914 by registering the St. Joseph's College Scout Group, and was formally...
. He now still holds the title of Group Scout Leader in the Scout Group. He later became Scout Commissioner
Scout Commissioner
In the Scout Movement, a commissioner is the person whose role it is to oversee a Scout association's programs, usually within a particular geographic area. Normally, commissioners are volunteers. In some Scout associations, the term Executive Commissioner is used to refer to a paid staff...
, actively involved in social action projects of the Scout Association of Hong Kong, initiating exchange Scouts in Hong Kong and in China.
Hui was chairman of the Asia-Pacific Scout Committee from 1998 to 2001, and he was member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement
World Organization of the Scout Movement
The World Organization of the Scout Movement is the Non-governmental international organization which governs most national Scout Organizations, with 31 million members. WOSM was established in 1920, and has its headquarters at Geneva, Switzerland...
(WOSM) Strategy Task Force. In 2002, he was elected as a member of the World Scout Committee, the executive body of the World Organization of the Scout Movement, for a period of six years. During the 37th World Scout Conference in Tunisia
Tunisia
Tunisia , officially the Tunisian RepublicThe long name of Tunisia in other languages used in the country is: , is the northernmost country in Africa. It is a Maghreb country and is bordered by Algeria to the west, Libya to the southeast, and the Mediterranean Sea to the north and east. Its area...
in 2005, Hui was elected to be chairman of the Committee. His term was expected to end in 2008 with the World Scout Conference scheduled in Korea
Korea
Korea ) is an East Asian geographic region that is currently divided into two separate sovereign states — North Korea and South Korea. Located on the Korean Peninsula, Korea is bordered by the People's Republic of China to the northwest, Russia to the northeast, and is separated from Japan to the...
, but he resigned on 2008-02-29.
In 2000, Hui was awarded the Bronze Wolf
Bronze Wolf
The Bronze Wolf Award is bestowed by the World Scout Committee to acknowledge "outstanding service by an individual to the World Scout Movement"...
award for his strong support to Scouting. He continues to be active in The Scout Association of Hong Kong as Deputy Chief Commissioner (Support)
Deputy Commissioner
A deputy commissioner is a police or administrative official in many different countries.-Australia:In all Australian police forces, deputy commissioner is the rank directly below that of commissioner and senior to the rank of assistant commissioner except in the New South Wales Police Force, where...
, and holds other international Scout offices.
In 2008 Hui resigned his position on the World Scout Committee, and was succeeded by Philippe Da Costa.
External links
- World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) official website
- Support of the Employment of People with Disability (SEPD) official website
- Glorious Sun Entreprises official website
- Financial data of Glorious Sun Enterprises on Google Finance
- Hui awarding ribbons to Packs and Troops in Hong Kong
- Hui attending the awarding of the Bronze Wolf to King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand