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Honorary University Fellows

Mr Simon SUEN Siu Man
2012 Honorary University Fellow
Mr Simon SUEN Siu Man
Biography

Mr Simon Siu Man Suen is the founder and Chairman of the SML Group. He established his apparel branding and packaging company in Hong Kong three decades ago, and it has grown into one of the global leaders in the industry, with a presence in over thirty countries. 

Mr Suen has a great interest in Chinese culture and regards Professor Jao Tsung-I as a mentor who has inspired him to promote Chinese classical learning and sinology. Mr Suen is the Chairman of Jao Tsung-I Petite Ecole Fan Club, and has lent the institute his enthusiastic leadership, counsel and support. To help further promote Professor Jao’s work, Mr Suen is also the Honorary Chairman of the Jao Studies Foundation, which promotes traditional Chinese culture and supports scholars in the field.

Mr Suen is also the Honorary Director of the Mr Simon Suen and Mrs Mary Suen Sino-Humanities Institute, which aims to boost academic collaboration on Chinese classical learning and Sinology, and to develop cultural exchange opportunities. The Suens have established a Development Fund at the Hong Kong Baptist University to help advance classical Chinese learning through research and exchange activities.

Mr Suen is Honorary Vice President of the Chinese Museums Association, a non-profitable organisation under the State Administration of Cultural Heritage that promotes museology and research. He has been a keen and active supporter of the Scout Association of Hong Kong since 1998 and is currently its Vice President. 

Mr Suen was appointed Justice of the Peace in 2012.

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