Tung Chee-chen
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Tung Chee-chen, SBS
, JP
(b. circa 1942) is a Hong Kong
businessman and entrepreneur. He is a member of the Hong Kong Port Development Board.
of Zhejiang Province. Tung is the second son of international shipping tycoon Tung Chao Yung
, and the young brother of Tung Chee Hwa
, the first Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
he earned a B.S.
from the University of Liverpool
. He later earned his Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from MIT
.
He was awarded the Degree of Doctor of Laws (Honoris Causa) from the University of Liverpool
in 6 July 2009, and addressed the congregation.
from 1999 to 2001. Since 1997, Tung is the Chairman and CEO
of Orient Overseas (International) Ltd., one of the largest shipping companies in the world.
He is independent non-executive director of the following companies:
.
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...
, 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...
(b. circa 1942) 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...
businessman and entrepreneur. He is a member of the Hong Kong Port Development Board.
Education
Tung's ancestral hometown is NingboNingbo
Ningbo is a seaport city of northeastern Zhejiang province, Eastern China. Holding sub-provincial administrative status, the municipality has a population of 7,605,700 inhabitants at the 2010 census whom 3,089,180 in the built up area made of 6 urban districts. It lies south of the Hangzhou Bay,...
of Zhejiang Province. Tung is the second son of international shipping tycoon Tung Chao Yung
Tung Chao Yung
Tung Chao Yung better known as 董浩雲, , born 18th of the eighth lunar month in 1912; died 15 April 1982), also known as C. Y. Tung, was a Chinese shipping magnate, the founder of the Orient Overseas Line...
, and the young brother of Tung Chee Hwa
Tung Chee Hwa
Tung Chee Hwa, GBM was the first Chief Executive and President of the Executive Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China....
, the first Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
he earned a B.S.
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
from the University of Liverpool
University of Liverpool
The University of Liverpool is a teaching and research university in the city of Liverpool, England. It is a member of the Russell Group of large research-intensive universities and the N8 Group for research collaboration. Founded in 1881 , it is also one of the six original "red brick" civic...
. He later earned his Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from MIT
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a private research university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. MIT has five schools and one college, containing a total of 32 academic departments, with a strong emphasis on scientific and technological education and research.Founded in 1861 in...
.
He was awarded the Degree of Doctor of Laws (Honoris Causa) from the University of Liverpool
University of Liverpool
The University of Liverpool is a teaching and research university in the city of Liverpool, England. It is a member of the Russell Group of large research-intensive universities and the N8 Group for research collaboration. Founded in 1881 , it is also one of the six original "red brick" civic...
in 6 July 2009, and addressed the congregation.
Career
Tung served as Chairman of the Hong Kong Shipowners' Association from 1993 until 1995. He was Chairman of the Hong Kong General Chamber of CommerceHong Kong General Chamber of Commerce
The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1861. It is a self-funding, non-profit organization whose mission is to safeguard and represent trade, service and industry in Hong Kong...
from 1999 to 2001. Since 1997, Tung is the Chairman and CEO
Chief executive officer
A chief executive officer , managing director , Executive Director for non-profit organizations, or chief executive is the highest-ranking corporate officer or administrator in charge of total management of an organization...
of Orient Overseas (International) Ltd., one of the largest shipping companies in the world.
He is independent non-executive director of the following companies:
- PetroChina Co. Ltd.
- Zhejiang Expressway Co. Ltd.
- BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) Ltd.
- Wing Hang Bank Ltd.
- Sing Tao News Corporation Ltd.
- Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd.
- U-Ming Marine Transport Corporation
Affiliations
Mr. Tung is also the Chairman of the Institute for Shipboard Education Foundation (most popularly known as Semester-At-Sea Program), the Chairman of the Advisory Council and a member of the Board of Trustees of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and a member of the Board of Trustees of the International Academic Center of the University of Pittsburgh and the Georgetown University's School of Foreign ServiceGeorgetown University
Georgetown University is a private, Jesuit, research university whose main campus is in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Founded in 1789, it is the oldest Catholic university in the United States...
.
Wealth
In April 2009, Tung was ranked as the 23rd wealthiest man in Hong Kong, worthed US$ 900 million. In Jan 2008, Tung and his family was ranked (also by Forbes) as the 16th wealthiest in Hong Kong, with a total value of 3 billion US$.External links
- China Vitae: Biography of Tung Chee Chen
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