Ronnie Chan
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Ronnie Chan Chi-chung (born 1949 in Hong Kong
) is a Hong Kong entrepreneur
. He graduated with an MBA from the University of Southern California
.
Since 1991 Ronnie C. Chan is the chairman of Hang Lung Group
and Hang Lung Properties
, one of the largest real estate developer in Hong Kong. He succeeded the chairman position in the companies from his uncle
. He is also the vice-president of the Real Estate Developers Association of Hong Kong, a Vice Chairman of the Asia Society and Chairman of its Hong Kong Center, and an advisor to the China Development Research Foundation of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China. Mr Chan also serves on the governing or advisory bodies of several think-tanks and universities, including China Foreign Affairs University
, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
and the University of Southern California, USA
.
He was also a director of Enron Corporation when it filed for bankruptcy as a result of fraud.
In November 2009 Ronnie C. Chan attended the Horasis
Global China Business Meeting in Lisbon
, where his sharp criticism of the American financial policy found widespread attention.
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...
) is a Hong Kong entrepreneur
Entrepreneur
An entrepreneur is an owner or manager of a business enterprise who makes money through risk and initiative.The term was originally a loanword from French and was first defined by the Irish-French economist Richard Cantillon. Entrepreneur in English is a term applied to a person who is willing to...
. He graduated with an MBA from the University of Southern California
University of Southern California
The University of Southern California is a private, not-for-profit, nonsectarian, research university located in Los Angeles, California, United States. USC was founded in 1880, making it California's oldest private research university...
.
Since 1991 Ronnie C. Chan is the chairman of Hang Lung Group
Hang Lung Group
Hang Lung Group , established in 1960, is a private listed company in Hong Kong, engaging in property development for sales and leasing, car park management, property management and dry-cleaning businesses. Its subsidiary is Hang Lung Properties, was one of the largest property developers in Hong...
and Hang Lung Properties
Hang Lung Properties
Hang Lung Properties , formerly Amoy Properties and parented by Hang Lung Group, is a Chinese real estate company with its headquarters in Hong Kong. It is a member of Hang Seng Index Constituent Stocks ....
, one of the largest real estate developer in Hong Kong. He succeeded the chairman position in the companies from his uncle
Uncle
An uncle is a type of familial relationship.Uncle may also refer to:* Uncle , by J. P. Martin* U.N.C.L.E., a fictional organization in the TV series The Man from U.N.C.L.E....
. He is also the vice-president of the Real Estate Developers Association of Hong Kong, a Vice Chairman of the Asia Society and Chairman of its Hong Kong Center, and an advisor to the China Development Research Foundation of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China. Mr Chan also serves on the governing or advisory bodies of several think-tanks and universities, including China Foreign Affairs University
China Foreign Affairs University
The China Foreign Affairs University in Beijing, People's Republic of China is a highly selective university for diplomats.- History :...
, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is a public university located in Hong Kong. Established in 1991 under Hong Kong Law Chapter 1141 , it is one of the nine universities in Hong Kong.Professor Tony F. Chan is the president of HKUST...
and the University of Southern California, USA
University of Southern California
The University of Southern California is a private, not-for-profit, nonsectarian, research university located in Los Angeles, California, United States. USC was founded in 1880, making it California's oldest private research university...
.
He was also a director of Enron Corporation when it filed for bankruptcy as a result of fraud.
In November 2009 Ronnie C. Chan attended the Horasis
Horasis
Horasis is an independent think tank based in Zurich, Switzerland, which was established in 2005 by Frank-Jürgen Richter, its Chairman. Its stated mission is to "enact visions for a sustainable future" through new platforms for cooperation and knowledge-sharing, particularly between developed...
Global China Business Meeting in Lisbon
Lisbon
Lisbon is the capital city and largest city of Portugal with a population of 545,245 within its administrative limits on a land area of . The urban area of Lisbon extends beyond the administrative city limits with a population of 3 million on an area of , making it the 9th most populous urban...
, where his sharp criticism of the American financial policy found widespread attention.