Business
Dr. Johnny Sei-Hoe Hon
Honorary Consul of Grenada in Hong Kong and Chairman of the Global Group of Companies
Business. Community. Education. Entertainment. Film, TV & Radio. Information Technology. Media.
B.Sc (Hons), M.A., Ph.D. (Cantab), D.Litt., F.A.B.I., F.A.O.E., ASI
In just nine years, Dr. Johnny Hon has built up an international conglomerate, with diverse interests ranging over banking, property development, financial services, education, media, entertainment and leisure, sports, gaming, telecoms, mining and biotechnology.
Yet, whilst building the Global Group of companies from scratch, Johnny has also managed to pursue a wide range of charitable, diplomatic and political interests.
He is the Ambassador-at-Large and Honorary Consul of Grenada in Hong Kong and holds official positions with four governments. Besides, Johnny is often consulted by Presidents, Prime Ministers and other state leaders who value his advice and insights.
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Thomas Tak Leung Chan FRSA
CouncillorBusiness. Community. Politics.
Councillor Thomas Chan is the current Cabinet Member for Housing and Health In the London Borough of Redbridge. He is also a member of HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) Race Equality Advisory Panel. Previously he was a member of the Home Secretary’s Race Relations Forum and Race Equality Advisory Panel (1998 – 2005), Metropolitan Police Committee (1995-2000) and Consumer Committee, Food Standards Agency (2002 – 2004). He was a Councillor in Redbridge between 1990 and 1994.
He is a founding member of the Chinese in Britain Forum and is its current Vice-Chair. He has been the Chairman of the Chinese Takeaway Association (UK) since 2001.
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Ching-He Huang
Foodie entrepreneurBusiness. Cuisine.
Foodie entrepreneur born in Taiwan to Chinese parents and lived in South Africa before finding foot on British soil. A self-taught cook, Ching launched her own food company, Fuge Ltd, fresh from graduating from university with a 1st class Economics degree from Queen Mary Westfield College in London in 1999.
Ching’s products can now be found at retail and foodservice outlets from profile events to blue-chip companies in the City. This was followed by the launch of Tzu, a healthy soft drinks range, which are now stocked in prestigious outlets such as Selfridges, Wholefoods and Champneys Health Farms. Ching’s dynamic approach made a television presence inevitable.
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Sir David Tang Wang Cheung KBE
Entrepreneur, businessman and socialiteBusiness. Charities.
Sir David Tang, is a Hong Kong businessman and socialite best known as the founder of the Shanghai Tang chain, though he sold his entire interest in the company in 1998.
Known for his love of Cuban cigars, Sir David is also a cigar importer and the Honorary Consul of Cuba in Hong Kong. He is a columnist for Apple Daily; a selection of his articles for the paper has been published in book form in English as An Apple a Week, where his colourful upbringing, remarkably generous spirit and always challenging opinions can be enjoyed. Other interests include aviation and gold-mining.
He was appointed Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE) in the 2008 New Year Honours in recognition of his charity work.
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Stanley Tse
Group Chairman of Seewoo GroupsBusiness. Community.
For more than 30 years through his business and from his own pockets, this individual has given unselfishly to the needs of the Chinese community across the country. Beginning way back in 1975 he has grown his company from humble beginnings and today has his businesses in London, Glasgow and Greenwich.
He has particularly put his efforts into helping the elderly, and even offers needy students sponsorships to continue their studies. Furthermore he has been key in ensuring that the major festival events such as Chinese New Year and Autumn Festival take place successfully and efficiently by financially contributing to these events, thus bringing joy and pride to the community and cultural enrichment for the mainstream communities.
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Ms. Lee Fulton
Independent Management ConsultantBusiness. Community. Politics.
Ms. Lee Fulton is an independent management consultant, specialising in diversity, equality, business strategy, change and quality. She has worked for Unilever, Prudential, TSB Bank, and City & Inner London North Training and Enterprise Council before going independent. She also worked as project leader for the Museums Association ‘Diversify’ programme, as an adviser to the National Archives on positive action, and for the Greater London Authority.
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Michael Wang
Chief Representative and Manager of the China-Britain Business CouncilBusiness.
Michael Wang is the Chief Representative and Manager of the China-Britain Business Council, an organisation that assists British companies who wish to do business in China. He does so by helping to set up links and to network with Chinese businesses and partners, offering them support and advice on how to deal with business practises in a different culture.
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Juanita Hamblin
RetailerArts. Business. Culture.
‘Elements of the East’ is the first complete Fengshui and Oriental Art retailer of its kind in the West Midlands. It owner, Junita Hamblin, studied and researched ancient Chinese art and fengshui for 11 years before setting up the business.
It was awarded ‘Retailer of the year 2003’, to recognise achievement in bringing interest and understanding of Chinese culture to the British public, and bringing different communities together.
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Philomena Chen
International Business WomanBusiness.
Philomena Chen is the head of Asia Pacific Development for ChamberLink’s International Trade Centre, and is responsible for promoting and engaging British business in international trade with Asia and Pacific countries including China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore and Australia. In this post, she takes the lead in coordinating the Asia Pacific activities for the North West of England.
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Wing Yip
EntrepreneurBusiness. Charities. Cuisine.
Mr Wing Yip is not only the owner of the hugely successful Wing Yip chain of supermarkets, but also a founder of W Wing Yip and Brothers Charitable Trust. Through this charity, donations are made to a range of charities at both local and national levels, including the Prince’s Trust and Guide Dogs for the Blind. Bursaries are also provided to finance the education of the children of Wing Yip employees.
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