HKU Bulletin June 2011 (Vol. 12 No. 2)

Dr Tin Ka-ping Doctor of Social Sciences honoris causa Dr Tin Ka-ping's name is synonymous with philanthropy, especially in the arena of education. Indeed his remarkable acts of generosity are now part of Hong Kong's folklore. He is founder of Thians' Plastics Industrial Company Ltd, Tins' Enterprises Company Ltd and Tins Chemical Corporation Ltd. He is also a generous philanthropist and founder of the Tin Ka Ping Foundation. Dr Tin is an advocate and supporter of education, and over 20 Hong Kong schools, 80 universities in China, more than 170 secondary and vocation schools, 48 primary schools and kindergartens, 1,450 rural libraries and countless other education facilities in China have been beneficiaries of his philanthropy. Dr John Chan Cho-chak Doctor of Social Sciences honoris causa Dr John Chan Cho-chak is renowned and respected for his lifetime of contributions to many different sectors in Hong Kong. He has enjoyed a distinguished career as civil servant, business tycoon and community leader. His contribution to the prosperity of Hong Kong has been immense. He has served the Hong Kong Government in many posts, including as Private Secretary to the Governor from 1973-1975. He also served as Director of Information Services, Secretary for Trade and Industry and Secretary for Education and Manpower. After retiring from the civil service in 1993, he devoted himself to a new career in commerce, immediately assuming the post of Managing Mr Christopher Cheng Wai-chee Doctor of Social Sciences honoris causa Mr Christopher Cheng Wai-chee is both an eminently successful businessman and energetic public servant. He is the Chairman of Wing Tai Properties Limited and Winsor Properties Holdings Limited, and is also on the Board of Directors of many corporations in Hong Kong and abroad. He has played an active role in promoting the development of Hong Kong as an international trade, commercial and financial centre, particularly as Chairman of the Governance Committee of the Exchange Fund Advisory Committee and former Non-Executive Director of the Securities and Futures Commission. He says he is especially proud of two achievements - first, as President of the Federation of Garment Manufacturers' Association, when he worked closely with the Government in Mr Jack So Chak-kwong Doctor of Social Sciences honoris causa Jack So Chak-kwong is known as a man of innovative ideas and decisive action. He has led the development of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, the International Finance Centre, the International Commerce Centre, the Airport Express, and he has also been responsible for the introduction of Octopus cards and NOW TV - all of which have had an enormous impact upon the everyday lives of Hong Kong residents. Closer to home, he has also played a significant role in our Centennial Campus Development. He is the Chairman of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and the Film Development Council. After graduating from HKU he joined the civil service, and served in the former Resettlement Director of Kowloon Motor Bus Co, while at the same time serving as a Council Member of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. In 1994 he was appointed Chairman of the Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company, a post he held until 2000. He has also served as Chairman of the Hong Kong Jockey Club and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Court and Council. Dr Chan was appointed Justice of the Peace in 1994, awarded a Gold Bauhinia Star in 1999 and an Honorary University Fellowship from HKU in 2000. In recognition of his contributions to academia and Hong Kong, Dr John Chan Cho-chak was conferred the degree of Doctor of Social Sciences honoris causa . negotiating numerous international textile agreements, which played a significant role in enhancing Hong Kong's prosperity. And second, whilst serving as Chairman of the Staff and Finance Committee of the Trade Development Council, when he was responsible for introducing one of the earliest performance-based pay schemes amongst statutory bodies in Hong Kong. Mr Cheng has provided support and leadership to the higher education sector in Hong Kong, and has served as a member of the Council of HKU and Chairman of its Human Resource Policy Committee. He was awarded an OBE in 1992 and a Gold Bauhinia Star in 2004. In recognition of his contributions to academia and Hong Kong, Mr Christopher Cheng Wai-chee was conferred the degree of Doctor of Social Sciences honoris causa . Department (now Housing Department), then the ICAC, and subsequently as Executive Director of the HKTDC. He has also served in Sun Hung Kai Securities, as Chairman and Chief Executive of the Mass Transit Railway Corporation, and as Deputy Chairman and Group Managing Director of PCCW. At HKU, Mr So has been Chairman of the Campus Development and Planning Committee and was made an Honorary University Fellow in 2001. In recognition of his contributions to academia and Hong Kong, Mr Jack So Chak-kwong was conferred the degree of Doctor of Social Sciences honoris causa . He is a Founding Honorary Patron of the HKU Foundation. His own Foundation supports the endeavours of the Faculty of Education through the K P Tin Visiting Fellowship Scheme and the Tin Ka Ping Education Fund. Dr Tin was awarded an MBE in 1996, a Grand Bauhinia Medal in 2010 and an Honorary University Fellowship from HKU in 1997, and has also received honorary degrees from many other higher education institutions in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the PRC. In recognition of his contributions to academia and Hong Kong, Dr Tin Ka-ping was conferred the degree of Doctor of Social Sciences honoris causa . Honours 41 The University of Hong Kong Bulletin June 2011