The Honourable Michael David Kadoorie is chairman of the Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels Ltd and CLP Holdings Ltd. He also holds a number of directorships in public and private companies.
As trustee of the Kadoorie Charitable Foundation, and in a personal capacity, Mr Kadoorie is a renowned philanthropist. The Foundation has generously funded agricultural projects and schools in Hong Kong. In 2000 the Kadoorie Biological Sciences Building was opened at the HKU in memory of the Honourable Michael Kadoorie's father, Lord Kadoorie.
In line with his interest in education Mr Kadoorie had been a member of the University Council for a decade since 1993. In 2003 he was awarded a Gold Bauhinia Star by the government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
In recognition of his contribution, the University has resolved to confer upon him the degree of Doctor of Laws honoris causa.
