Kenneth Chen
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Kenneth Chen Wei-on is one of the undersecretaries appointed by the Government of Hong Kong
in 2008.
from 1977 to 1982, and holds a Bachelor of Science
degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Princeton University
, a Master of Science
degree in Applied Mathematics
from Harvard University
and an MBA
from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
.
in 2000 and is currently its director of Racecourse Business. He served as a part-time member of the Central Policy Unit
between 1998 and 2000 and a Member of the Advisory Committee on Teacher Education and Qualifications between 2002 and 2008.
for the Education Bureau under the Political Appointments System
.He chaired a working group to study the development of e-learning resources in Hong Kong. A report was published in October 2008.
Government of Hong Kong
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, commonly the Hong Kong Government, is led by the Chief Executive as Head of the Government, who is also the head of the Hong Kong SAR...
in 2008.
Education
Chen attended Diocesan Boys' SchoolDiocesan Boys' School
Diocesan Boys' School is a boys' school located at 131 Argyle Street, Mong Kok, Kowloon, Hong Kong. It was founded in 1869, making it one of the oldest secondary schools in Hong Kong....
from 1977 to 1982, and holds a Bachelor of Science
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...
degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Princeton University
Princeton University
Princeton University is a private research university located in Princeton, New Jersey, United States. The school is one of the eight universities of the Ivy League, and is one of the nine Colonial Colleges founded before the American Revolution....
, a Master of Science
Master of Science
A Master of Science is a postgraduate academic master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The degree is typically studied for in the sciences including the social sciences.-Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay:...
degree in Applied Mathematics
Applied mathematics
Applied mathematics is a branch of mathematics that concerns itself with mathematical methods that are typically used in science, engineering, business, and industry. Thus, "applied mathematics" is a mathematical science with specialized knowledge...
from Harvard University
Harvard University
Harvard University is a private Ivy League university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, established in 1636 by the Massachusetts legislature. Harvard is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States and the first corporation chartered in the country...
and an MBA
Master of Business Administration
The Master of Business Administration is a :master's degree in business administration, which attracts people from a wide range of academic disciplines. The MBA designation originated in the United States, emerging from the late 19th century as the country industrialized and companies sought out...
from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania is a private, Ivy League university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Penn is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States,Penn is the fourth-oldest using the founding dates claimed by each institution...
.
Career
He joined the Hong Kong Jockey ClubHong Kong Jockey Club
The Hong Kong Jockey Club is one of the oldest institutions in Hong Kong, founded in 1884 to promote horse racing. It was granted Royal Charter and renamed to "The Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club" in 1959...
in 2000 and is currently its director of Racecourse Business. He served as a part-time member of the Central Policy Unit
Central Policy Unit
The Central Policy Unit , established in 1989, is responsible for advising the Chief Executive of Hong Kong.-Senior staff:Head, CPU* Professor Lau Siu-kai Deputy Head, CPU* Mr Robin IPMembers...
between 1998 and 2000 and a Member of the Advisory Committee on Teacher Education and Qualifications between 2002 and 2008.
Undersecretary
In 2008, he was nominated UndersecretaryUndersecretary
An under secretary is an executive government official in many countries, frequently a career public servant, who typically acts as a senior administrator or second-in-command to a politically-appointed Cabinet Minister or other government official...
for the Education Bureau under the Political Appointments System
Political Appointments System
The Political Appointments System is a scheme introduced in 2008 by the Hong Kong Government to reinforce its ministerial team by superseding the Principal Officials Accountability System and inserting two layers of politically-appointed officials below the secretaries, who are political appointees...
.He chaired a working group to study the development of e-learning resources in Hong Kong. A report was published in October 2008.