Michael Tien
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Michael Puk Sun Tien ' onMouseout='HidePop("63452")' href="/topics/Hong_Kong">Hong Kong
with family roots in Shanghai
) is deputy chairman of New People's Party
, and the member of Tsuen Wan District Council
. He is founder of The G2000
Group and the former chairman of the board of the Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation
(KCRC). He joined the Liberal Party in 2008, a party led by his elder brother, James Tien
, a member of Legislative Council of Hong Kong
. His personal website was launched on 25 April 2008. He is a graduate of Worcester Academy
.
due to disputes with other directors over his management style.
Tien joined Liberal Party in 2008 and became District Office for Kowloon West. He quit the party in 2010 and started the New People's Party with Regina Ip
.
Michael Tien was in a documentary about rich people experiencing the life of people who live in poor Hong Kong neighborhoods.
Educational and professional qualifications
Current public service
Past public service
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
with family roots in Shanghai
Shanghai
Shanghai is the largest city by population in China and the largest city proper in the world. It is one of the four province-level municipalities in the People's Republic of China, with a total population of over 23 million as of 2010...
) is deputy chairman of New People's Party
New People's Party (Hong Kong)
The New People's Party is a political party in Hong Kong, part of the pro-government or pro-Beijing camp. It was established by Regina Ip on 9 January 2011. She is now the chairperson. Michael Tien, former member of the Liberal Party and younger brother of former Liberal Party chair James Tien, is...
, and the member of Tsuen Wan District Council
Tsuen Wan District Council
Tsuen Wan District Council is located in New Territories. The Council currently consists of 24 members with 17 of those elected quadrennially through a plurality voting system, 2 ex officio members and the remainings appointed by the Chief Executive of Hong Kong at the start of a term. The latest...
. He is founder of The G2000
G2000
G2000 is a clothing brand featuring upscale and urban-career styles for men and women, founded by Michael Tien in 1980...
Group and the former chairman of the board of the Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation
Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation
The Kowloon–Canton Railway Corporation was established in 1982 under the Kowloon–Canton Railway Corporation Ordinance for the purposes of operating the Kowloon–Canton Railway , and to construct and operate other new railways...
(KCRC). He joined the Liberal Party in 2008, a party led by his elder brother, James Tien
James Tien
James Tien Pei-chun GBS OBE JP is the former Chairman of the Liberal Party , a pro-business and pro-Beijing political party in Hong Kong, and former member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong . He was also a member of the District Council of Hong Kong in the Central and Western district...
, a member of Legislative Council of Hong Kong
Legislative Council of Hong Kong
The Legislative Council is the unicameral legislature of Hong Kong.-History:The Legislative Council of Hong Kong was set up in 1843 as a colonial legislature under British rule...
. His personal website was launched on 25 April 2008. He is a graduate of Worcester Academy
Worcester Academy
Worcester Academy is an independent coeducational preparatory school spread over in Worcester, Massachusetts in the United States. The school is divided into a middle school, serving approximately 150 students in grades six to eight, and an upper school, serving approximately 500 students in...
.
History
In 2006, Tien resigned as chairman of the Kowloon-Canton Railway CorporationKowloon-Canton Railway Corporation
The Kowloon–Canton Railway Corporation was established in 1982 under the Kowloon–Canton Railway Corporation Ordinance for the purposes of operating the Kowloon–Canton Railway , and to construct and operate other new railways...
due to disputes with other directors over his management style.
Tien joined Liberal Party in 2008 and became District Office for Kowloon West. He quit the party in 2010 and started the New People's Party with Regina Ip
Regina Ip
Regina Ip Lau Suk-yee, GBS JP is a member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong , as well as the co-founder and current chairwoman of the New People's Party and Savantas Policy Institute....
.
Michael Tien was in a documentary about rich people experiencing the life of people who live in poor Hong Kong neighborhoods.
Educational and professional qualifications
| Master of Business Administration Harvard Business School, Massachusetts, USA |
| Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Cornell University, New York, USA |
Current public service
| Chairman, Liberal Party Liberal Party (Hong Kong) Liberal Party is a business-friendly liberal conservative political party in Hong Kong.-Party beliefs:The party is known for its conservative and business-friendly policies. Despite being a political party friendly with Beijing, it fits in the centre-right political spectrum... Kowloon West Regional Office |
| Member of National People’s Congress, PRC (Hong Kong Deputy) |
| Member of Tsuen Wan District Council Tsuen Wan District Council Tsuen Wan District Council is located in New Territories. The Council currently consists of 24 members with 17 of those elected quadrennially through a plurality voting system, 2 ex officio members and the remainings appointed by the Chief Executive of Hong Kong at the start of a term. The latest... (Discovery Park Constituency) |
| Chairman of Employees Retraining Board (ERB) |
| Chairman of Standing Committee on Language Education and Research (SCOLAR) |
| Member of Manpower Development Committee (MDC) |
| Member of Education Commission (EC) |
| Chairman of Retail Industry Working Group under the Skills Upgrading Scheme (EDB) |
| Supervisor of David Li Kwok Po College |
Past public service
| Chairman of Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation (KCRC) |
| Chairman of the Privatization Sub-group of the Business Advisory Group (BAG), under the Financial Secretary’s Office |
| Chairman of Wholesale, Retail, Import & Export Training Board, Vocational Training Council (VTC) |
| Chairman of Working Group on Professional Relevance Advisory Committee on Teacher Education & Qualification (ACTEQ) |
| Chairman of Advisory Committee to School of Design, Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
| Member of Broadcasting Authority |
| Council Member of Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) |
| Member of Language Fund Advisory Committee (LFAC), Education Department |
| Alternate Member of Listing Committee, Hong Kong Stock Exchange Hong Kong Stock Exchange The Hong Kong Stock Exchange is a stock exchange located in Hong Kong. It is Asia's third largest stock exchange in terms of market capitalization behind the Tokyo Stock Exchange and the Shanghai Stock Exchange and fifth largest in the world... |
| Member of Hong Kong Sports Development Board |
| Director of The Community Chest of Hong Kong The Community Chest of Hong Kong The Community Chest of Hong Kong is an independent, non-profit organisation. It was established on 8 November 1968 in Hong Kong. As one of the most important charities in Hong Kong, The Community Chest serves as an umbrella organisation to provide grants to a wide range of community projects... |