The Board

 

KAM Hing Lam, aged 76, is the founding Chairman and Non-executive Director of Hui Xian Asset Management Limited. He is also the founding Chairman of Beijing Oriental Plaza Co., Ltd.

In addition to the Chairmanship positions at Hui Xian Asset Management Limited and Beijing Oriental Plaza Co., Ltd., Mr. KAM has Board positions in a few listed companies of the CK Group, including Deputy Managing Director of CK Asset Holdings Limited, Deputy Managing Director of CK Hutchison Holdings Limited, founding Group Managing Director of CK Infrastructure Holdings Limited and founding President of CK Life Sciences Int’l., (Holdings) Inc.

Since the early 1990s, Mr. KAM has overseen the development of Beijing Oriental Plaza from its initial planning, design and construction stages to the company’s present state of being one of the leading commercial complexes in Asia. Under Mr. KAM’s leadership, Beijing Oriental Plaza now boasts an experienced management team strong in tenant mix planning, lease negotiation as well as marketing and promotion.

Mr. KAM possesses extensive experience in the real estate sector in Hong Kong and Mainland China. In Mainland China, beyond Beijing Oriental Plaza, Mr. KAM has considerable involvement with property developments in a number of cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, Chongqing, Chengdu and Shenyang.

Mr. KAM is an Honourable Citizen of Shenyang, Jiangmen, Foshan and Nanhai.

Mr. KAM’s major community involvements including Honorary Advisor of the Belt & Road Summit of Hong Kong Trade Development Council and Council Member of Hong Kong Beijing Association, Council Member of The Hong Kong Management Association, Council Member of Hong Kong & Macau AustCham, Appointed Member of the New Zealand Business Advisory Board, a Governor to the Governor’s Council of the Hong Kong Canadian Chamber of Commerce.

CHEUNG Ling Fung, Tom, aged 56, is an Executive Director and the Chief Executive Officer of Hui Xian Asset Management Limited (the “Manager”), a chairman of the Disclosures Committee and a member of the Designated (Finance) Committee. Mr. CHEUNG is also a Responsible Officer of the Manager.

Mr. CHEUNG is the Director and the General Manager of Beijing Oriental Plaza Co., Ltd., the Sino-foreign cooperative joint venture company through which Hui Xian REIT’s investment in Beijing Oriental Plaza is held.

Prior to joining Beijing Oriental Plaza Co., Ltd. in 2001, Mr. CHEUNG spent seven years in Shanghai, where, as General Manager, he set up the first Mainland China branch for CBRE. He has over 30 years of experience in real estate, encompassing office, retail and residential properties. Mr. CHEUNG has previously been involved in a number of property developments located throughout Mainland China. He is also a member of Beijing Municipal Dongcheng District Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference.

Mr. CHEUNG holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and a Master’s degree in Business Administration.

LEE Chi Kin, Casey, aged 60, currently the Executive Director, the Chief Operating Officer and a Responsible Officer of Hui Xian Asset Management Limited (the “Manager”). Mr. LEE had served as the Deputy Chief Operating Officer — Hotel of the Manager since the listing of the units of Hui Xian REIT on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited in April 2011 prior to his appointment as the Chief Investment Officer of the Manager in August 2011.

Mr. LEE joined the group of CK Asset Holdings Limited (“CK Asset”) (previously known as Cheung Kong Property Holdings Limited) in 1998. His duties include assessing new hotel and related properties development opportunities in China, liaising with local PRC authorities, working with banks in respect of financing and overseeing the operation of various hotels in the group. He is also responsible for the investment in Sofitel Shenyang Lido Hotel (formerly known as Sheraton Shenyang Lido Hotel), which forms part of the Hui Xian REIT group since the beginning of 2012.

Mr. LEE has over 30 years of experience in accounting, hotel management and property development. Prior to joining the group of CK Asset, he worked for various hotel management groups, property investment companies, as well as Coopers and Lybrand. Mr. LEE holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences. He is a fellow member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, a Certified Public Accountant of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants and a member of the Chinese Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a member of the 12th, 13th and 14th Liaoning Shenyang Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference.

LAI Wai Yin, Agnes, aged 55, was appointed an Executive Director of Hui Xian Asset Management Limited on 8 January 2018. She is also the Chief Financial Officer and Responsible Officer of the Manager, and a director of Beijing Oriental Plaza Co., Ltd.. Ms. LAI has worked for Beijing Oriental Plaza Co., Ltd. since she joined the company as Finance Manager in 2000 and has been the Financial Controller of Beijing Oriental Plaza Co., Ltd. since 2008. She has over 33 years of experience in accounting and auditing. Ms. LAI holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. She is a fellow member of The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and a Certified Public Accountant of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

IP Tak Chuen, Edmond, aged 70, is a Non-executive Director of Hui Xian Asset Management Limited as the manager of Hui Xian REIT. Mr. IP is Deputy Managing Director of CK Hutchison Holdings Limited, as well as Deputy Managing Director, an Executive Director, Chairman of Sustainability Committee and an Executive Committee Member of CK Asset Holdings Limited. He is also an Executive Director, Deputy Chairman and Chairman of Sustainability Committee of CK Infrastructure Holdings Limited, and an Executive Director, Senior Vice President, Chief Investment Officer and Chairman of Sustainability Committee of CK Life Sciences Int’l., (Holdings) Inc.

Except Hui Xian Asset Management Limited, all the companies mentioned above are listed companies.

Mr. IP holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and a Master of Science degree in Business Administration.

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LIM Hwee Chiang, aged 66, has been a Non-executive Director of Hui Xian Asset Management Limited since 21 December 2010. He is the Chairman of JL Family Office. He is also the Senior Advisor and Non-executive Director of ESR Group Limited (listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited). He serves as a Non-executive Director of ARA Asset Management (Fortune) Limited (the manager of Fortune REIT listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited), ARA Trust Management (Suntec) Limited (the manager of Singapore-listed Suntec REIT) and ARA Asset Management (Prosperity) Limited (the manager of Hong Kong-listed Prosperity REIT).

Mr. LIM is Chairman of the Asia Pacific Real Estate Association (“APREA”), and the Consultative Committee to the Department of Real Estate, National University of Singapore. He is also a Patron of the Securities Investors Association of Singapore (“SIAS”) and a Council Member of Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Mr. LIM co-founded ARA Asset Management Limited in 2002 and was its Group CEO for 18 years and Deputy Chairman from February 2021 to January 2022.

Mr. LIM has over 40 years of experience in the real estate industry and has received many notable corporate awards. These include the PERE Global Awards 2020 and 2016 Industry Figure of the Year: Asia, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Singapore 2012 and the Outstanding CEO of the Year 2011 at the Singapore Business Awards 2012. Mr. LIM, along with the Board of Directors of ARA, was a recipient of the prestigious Best Managed Board (Gold) Award at the Singapore Corporate Awards 2012. In 2017, he was conferred the Public Service Medal (PBM) by the President of Singapore in recognition of his contributions to the community.

Mr. LIM holds a Bachelor of Engineering (First Class Honours) in Mechanical Engineering, a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering, as well as a Diploma in Business Administration, each from the National University of Singapore.

LEE Chack Fan, aged 78, has been an Independent Non-executive Director of Hui Xian Asset Management Limited since 4 April 2011. He is an Academician of Chinese Academy of Engineering and was appointed as the Chancellor of the Chu Hai College of Higher Education on 1 July 2015. Professor LEE has been appointed as an Independent non-executive director of Morris Home Holdings Limited with effect from 9 November 2022. He was a Non-executive Director of Zhaobangji Properties Holdings Limited up to 30 December 2022 and an Independent Non-executive Director of South Shore Holdings Limited (formerly known as The 13 Holdings Limited) up to 18 May 2021.  Professor LEE was also an Independent Non-executive Director of 8088 Investment Holdings Limited (delisted in 2022 and formerly known as “AID Life Science holdings Limited ”) up to 14 August 2017.

Professor LEE is an internationally renowned expert in geotechnical engineering. He served as a consultant and technical adviser to numerous energy and infrastructure projects in China and overseas, including the construction of the Three Gorges Dam of the Yangtze River. He worked for Ontario Hydro in Canada for more than 20 years. He joined the University of Hong Kong in 1994 as a professor of the Department of Civil Engineering, and successively as chair professor of geotechnical engineering, pro-vice-chancellor (vice-president) and director of the School of Professional and Continuing Education. He has also served as a specialist consultant or an advisor to many international bodies such as the United Nations Development Plan, World Bank and Asian Development Bank on numerous energy and infrastructure projects in many parts of the world.

Professor LEE is currently the Chairman of the Hong Kong Institute for Promotion of Chinese Culture, Chairman of Jao Tsung-I Academy, Director of Jao Tsung-I Petite Ecole, University of Hong Kong, the President of the Fu Hui Charity Foundation. He is a member of the Commission on Strategic Development. Professor LEE was a Chairman of the Harbourfront Enhancement Committee, the Council of the Lord Wilson Heritage Trust, and the Veterinary Surgeons Board. He previously also served as a member of Board of the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority and the Cultural and Heritage Commission.

Professor LEE’s eminent achievement in civil engineering has been highly recognised. He was awarded the K Y Lo Medal in 2001 by the Engineering Institute of Canada and was elected the Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering in 2003 in recognition of his contributions to the engineering profession. He was appointed as Justice of the Peace by the Hong Kong Government in 2003 and was awarded the Silver Bauhinia Star and Gold Bauhinia Star in 2005 and 2013 respectively.

Professor LEE graduated from The University of Hong Kong with a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and received his Master’s degree from The University of Hong Kong and a Doctor of Philosophy degree from The University of Western Ontario, Canada, in the field of geotechnical engineering.

CHOI Koon Shum, Jonathan, aged 65, has been an Independent Non-executive Director of Hui Xian Asset Management Limited since 4 April 2011. He is Chairman of the Sun Wah Group, Chairman of Sunwah International Limited, Sunwah Kingsway Capital Holdings Limited (Hong Kong-listed) and Vietnam VinaCapital. He is also Independent Non-executive Director of BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) Limited (Hong Kong-listed) and Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited. Dr. CHOI has extensive experience in food industry, real estate development, international trade as well as technology and finance related business.

Dr. CHOI is a Standing Committee member of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference of the PRC. He was awarded the Grand Bauhinia Medal, the highest honor in the Hong Kong SAR Award and Recognition System. He also holds a number of public positions including Chairman of the Hong Kong Chinese General Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, Chairman of Guangdong-HK-Macao Bay Area Entrepreneurs Union, Chairman of Professional Services Advancement Support Scheme Vetting Committee of Hong Kong SAR Government, Economic Advisor to the President of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Founding Patron and Senior Advisor to the President of the Academy of Sciences of Hong Kong, Executive Director of the China Overseas Friendship Association, Council Member of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Founding Chairman of the Hong Kong-Vietnam Chamber of Commerce, Founding Chairman of the Hong Kong-Korea Business Council, Chairman of the China Hong Kong Israel Technology Cooperation and Promotion Center and Chairman of the US-China Center for Research on Educational Excellence of the Michigan State University. Dr. CHOI is a Court or Council Member of a number of universities including the Fudan University, the Nanjing University and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

Dr. CHOI was conferred the Honorary Doctor of Humanities by the Michigan State University in the United States in 2005. He became a University Fellow of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 2007. He was also conferred Honorary Professor by The University of Glamorgan in the United Kingdom in 2009, Honorary Doctor of Social Sciences by the Lingnan University in Hong Kong in 2011, Honorary Doctor of the Vietnam National University, Hanoi, in 2013, Honorary Doctor of Business Administration by De Montfort University in United Kingdom in 2014, Honorary Doctor of Laws by The University of Alberta in 2015 and Honorary Doctor of Business Administration by Hong Kong Metropolitan University (Formerly the Open University of Hong Kong) in 2020.

YIN Ke, aged 59, has been an Independent Non-executive Director of Hui Xian Asset Management Limited since 12 May 2022. He is the Director of Beijing Oriental Plaza Co., Ltd.  Mr. YIN currently serves as an External Director of Shandong Heavy Industry Group Co., Ltd. and an Independent Non-executive Director of Focus Media Information Technology Co., Ltd., which is listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, and an Independent Non-executive Director of C-MER Eye Care Holdings Limited, which is listed on Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.  Mr. YIN also serves as a Senior Advisor to CPP Investments.

Mr. YIN previously worked as a Secretary to the President of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. He also served as the Deputy General Manager and an Executive Director of Jun’an Securities Co., Ltd., a Board Director of Guotai Jun’an Securities Co., Ltd., the President and an Executive Director of China United Securities Co., Ltd., a Director and the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of CITIC Capital Holdings Limited, a Non-executive Director of CITIC Dameng Holdings Limited, an Independent Director of CCB Principal Asset Management Co., Ltd., the Chief Executive Officer of CITIC Securities International Limited and an Executive Director and the Vice Chairman of CITIC Pacific Limited. In addition, Mr. YIN served as the Vice Chairman of CITIC Securities Company Limited from 2011 to 2016 and its Executive Director from 2009 to 2017, and a Non-executive Director of CITIC Limited from 2009 to 2014, both of which are listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “Stock Exchange”). He was a Non-executive Director of Hui Xian Asset Management Limited at the listing of Hui Xian REIT until 2018. Mr. YIN was also a Non-executive Director of Dah Chong Hong Holdings Limited from 2010 to 2012 and from 2018 to 2020, which was delisted from the Stock Exchange in 2020.

Mr. YIN graduated with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and a master’s degree in economics from Zhejiang University.

WU Ting Yuk, Anthony, aged 68, has been an Independent Non-executive Director of Hui Xian Asset Management Limited since 2 November 2022. He is a member of Standing Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference National Committee. He is a Fellow of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (“HKICPA”) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, and an Honorary Chairman of The Institute of Certified Management Accountants (Australia) Hong Kong Branch. He is also an Honorary Fellow of Hong Kong College of Community Medicine.

Mr. WU was formerly the Chairman of the Hong Kong Hospital Authority, the Chairman of the Bauhinia Foundation Research Centre, a member of the Chief Executive’s Council of Advisers on Innovation and Strategic Development, a member of the Task Force on Land Supply of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and an Independent Non-executive Director of Fidelity Funds and Agricultural Bank of China Limited. He was a member of the General Committee of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce from 2000 to 2017, served as its Chairman from 2010 to 2012, and is currently a member of its Council.

Mr. WU is the Chief Advisor to MUFG Bank, Ltd. and the Chairman of the China Oxford Scholarship Fund. In addition, Mr. WU is a member of the Public Policy Advisory Committee and an advisor of the National Health Commission of the People’s Republic of China, the Principal Advisor to the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine of the People’s Republic of China and was a member of the Chinese Medicine Reform and Development Advisory Committee of the People’s Republic of China. He is an Honorary Professor of Faculty of Medicine of the Chinese University of Hong Kong and Peking Union Medical College Hospital.

Within the last 3 years, Mr. WU had acted as an Independent Non-executive Director of Guangdong Investment Limited. Mr. WU is currently the Chairman and a Non-executive Director of Clarity Medical Group Holding Limited, an Independent Non-executive Director of Power Assets Holdings Limited, China Resources Medical Holdings Company Limited, China Taiping Insurance Holdings Company Limited, CStone Pharmaceuticals, Venus Medtech (Hangzhou) Inc., Ocumension Therapeutics, and Sing Tao News Corporation Limited. All the aforementioned companies are listed companies.