Marvin Cheung
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Dr. Marvin Cheung Kin-tung, GBS
(2000), OBE
(1994), JP
is a Non-official Member of the Executive Council of Hong Kong
, Chairman of the Airport Authority Hong Kong
and a Council Member of the Open University of Hong Kong
.
Cheung was born and educated in Hong Kong and qualified as a Chartered Accountant in the United Kingdom gaining honours in all parts of his professional examinations. In 2008 he was appointed by the Chief Executive to succeed Victor Fung
as Chairman of the Airport Authority. In 2009 he became the non-executive director of HSBC Holdings. He is also currently a non-executive Director of Hang Seng Bank
, HKR International
, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing
and Sun Hung Kai Properties. He currently represents Hong Kong on the Trustees Reviews Committee of the International Accounting Standards Board.
Dr. Cheung was a member of the Legislative Council, the Urban Council and District Boards. He also served as Chairman of the Hong Kong Society of Accountants, Chairman of the Estate Agents Authority and Vice Chairman of the Mandatory Provident Fund Advisory Board, as well as Member of the Board of Inland Revenue, the Standing Committee on Company Law Reform, the Town Planning Board, the Consumer Council, the Council for the Performing Arts and other public service positions. Dr. Cheung was conferred a Gold Bauhinia Star and Silver Bauhinia Star award by the HKSAR government in 2008 and 2000 respectively and was awarded an OBE by the Hong Kong government in 1994. He was awarded a Doctor of Business Administration, honoris causa, by Hong Kong Baptist University in 2003.
in 2003.
Gold Bauhinia Star
The Gold Bauhinia Star is the highest 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...
(2000), 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...
(1994), 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...
is a Non-official Member of the Executive Council of Hong Kong
Executive Council of Hong Kong
The Executive Council of Hong Kong is a core policy-making organ in the executive branch of the government of Hong Kong.. The Chief Executive of Hong Kong serves as its President.The Executive Council normally meets once a week...
, Chairman of the Airport Authority Hong Kong
Airport Authority Hong Kong
The Airport Authority Hong Kong is the statutory body of the government of Hong Kong that is responsible for the operations of the Hong Kong International Airport.-History:...
and a Council Member of the Open University of Hong Kong
Open University of Hong Kong
The Open University of Hong Kong is a Hong Kong university providing sub-degree, degree and postgraduate courses leading to awards and qualifications principally through a system of open access and distance education....
.
Cheung was born and educated in Hong Kong and qualified as a Chartered Accountant in the United Kingdom gaining honours in all parts of his professional examinations. In 2008 he was appointed by the Chief Executive to succeed Victor Fung
Victor Fung
Victor Fung Kwok-king , GBS , is the Group Chairman of Li & Fung group of companies. Together with his brother William, he owns a controlling stake of 32% in the business, which was founded by his grandfather....
as Chairman of the Airport Authority. In 2009 he became the non-executive director of HSBC Holdings. He is also currently a non-executive Director of Hang Seng Bank
Hang Seng Bank
Hang Seng Bank Limited is the second largest bank in Hong Kong. It is a listed company but it is majority owned by the HSBC Group via The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation. Hang Seng is also one of the constituent shares of the Hang Seng Index...
, HKR International
HKR International
HKR International Limited short for Hong Kong Resort International Limited and commonly referred to as HKRI, is a Hong Kong-listed company best known for the Discovery Bay development on Lantau Island, Hong Kong; a project of its Hong Kong Resort subsidiary...
, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited , also 香港交易所 or 港交所; abbreviated as HKEx; ) is the holding company for The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited , Hong Kong Futures Exchange Limited and Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited...
and Sun Hung Kai Properties. He currently represents Hong Kong on the Trustees Reviews Committee of the International Accounting Standards Board.
Dr. Cheung was a member of the Legislative Council, the Urban Council and District Boards. He also served as Chairman of the Hong Kong Society of Accountants, Chairman of the Estate Agents Authority and Vice Chairman of the Mandatory Provident Fund Advisory Board, as well as Member of the Board of Inland Revenue, the Standing Committee on Company Law Reform, the Town Planning Board, the Consumer Council, the Council for the Performing Arts and other public service positions. Dr. Cheung was conferred a Gold Bauhinia Star and Silver Bauhinia Star award by the HKSAR government in 2008 and 2000 respectively and was awarded an OBE by the Hong Kong government in 1994. He was awarded a Doctor of Business Administration, honoris causa, by Hong Kong Baptist University in 2003.
Accountancy
By trade he is a Certified Public Accountant. He retired in 2003 as the Chairman and CEO of KPMG Hong Kong and China. He holds fellowships in both the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, as well as the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants.Education
He attended St Paul's Co-Educational College in Hong Kong. He was awarded the honorary Doctor of Business Administration by Hong Kong Baptist UniversityHong Kong Baptist University
Hong Kong Baptist University is a publicly-funded tertiary institution with a Christian education heritage. It is the sole surviving institution of 13 major Christian universities that once operated on the Chinese mainland,...
in 2003.
Affiliations
- Member of the Barristers Disciplinary Tribunal
- Member of the Greater Pearl River Delta Business Council
- Member of Operations Review Committee of ICAC
- Member of the Witness Protection Review Board
- Hon. Treasurer and Council Member of St. Paul's Co-Educational College
- Hon. Treasurer and Council Member of St. Stephen's Girls' College
- Board member of the Hong Kong International Film Society Ltd.
External links
- http://www.hkbu.edu.hk/~apcgc/marvin.php Asia-Pacific Corporate Governance Conference
- http://www.ceo.gov.hk/exco/eng/marvin_cheung_kin-tung.html Hong Kong Executive/Marvin Cheung biodata
- http://www.bpf.org.hk/articles/?_do=view&article_id=300&catalog_id=58 Business and Professionals Federation of Hong Kong
- http://www.ouhk.edu.hk/WCM/?FUELAP_TEMPLATENAME=tcSingPage&ITEMID=CCPAUCONTENT_47986156 Tribute to Cheung from the Open University