Michael Lee becomes the 26th Chairman of The Hong Kong Jockey Club; Jackson Woo, Ann Kung and Anita Fung join the Board of Stewards

08/09/2022 23:10

Following the Annual General Meeting of The Hong Kong Jockey Club held today (8 September), the new Board of Stewards elected Mr Michael T H Lee as Chairman of the Club for 2022/23 and Dr Eric Li Ka Cheung as Deputy Chairman.  Mr Michael T H Lee (biography attached) succeeds Mr Philip N L Chen, who stepped down from the Board of Stewards at the conclusion of the AGM after having served 16 years as a Club Steward, the past two as Chairman.

Earlier, Voting Members at the Club's 2022 AGM elected three new Stewards to fill the vacancies left by Mr Philip N L Chen and by Mr Richard Tang Yat-sun and Dr Rosanna Wong Yick-ming, who also retired from the Board.

Mr Jackson Woo Ka Biu was elected for a three-year term from 2022/23. Mrs Ann Kung Yeung Yun Chi was elected for a two-year term from 2022/23. Miss Anita Fung Yuen Mei was elected for a one-year term from 2022/23.

The Hon Martin Liao, Dr Silas S S Yang and Mr Andrew W B R Weir, who retired by rotation, were re-elected as Stewards for a three-year term each from 2022/23. The Hon Bernard Charnwut Chan was re-elected for a one-year term from 2022/23.

Speaking after the Board meeting, new Club Chairman Mr Michael T H Lee paid tribute to his predecessor. “Mr Philip Chen provided guidance to the Club at a challenging time. The Club has maintained both its racing and its strong contribution to the community throughout the pandemic. During his tenure Philip was supportive, especially through the launch of the Club’s updated racing and charities strategies, which continue to provide a blueprint for the future development of the Club.”

Looking forward Mr Michael T H Lee said “I am truly honoured to take up the leadership of The Hong Kong Jockey Club. With our world-class racing attracting even more fans across the globe and the very bright prospects ahead for the equine industry in the Greater Bay Area, this is a very exciting time for the Club. Equally, the Club remains strongly committed to its purpose – the Betterment of our Society. With the pandemic still posing a major challenge, we will work even harder to help those in need.”

Mr Jackson Woo Ka Biu (biography attached) has been a Member of the Club since 1991 and became a Voting Member in 2004.  Mrs Ann Kung Yeung Yun Chi (biography attached) has been a Member of the Club since 1986 and became a Voting Member in 2019.  Miss Anita Fung Yuen Mei (biography attached) has been a Member of the Club since 2002 and became a Voting Member in 2012. 

The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Founded in 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club is a world-class racing club that acts continuously for the betterment of our society. The Club has a unique integrated business model, comprising racing and racecourse entertainment, a membership club, responsible sports wagering and lottery, and charities and community contribution. Through this model, the Club generates economic and social value for the community and supports the Government in combatting illegal gambling. In 2021/22, the Club returned a total of HK$33.6 billion to the community. This included HK$27.0 billion to the Government in duty, profits tax and Lotteries Fund contributions and HK$6.6 billion in approved charity donations.  The Club is Hong Kong's largest single taxpayer and one of the city's major employers. Its Charities Trust is also one of the world's top ten charity donors. The Club is always "riding high together for a better future" with the people of Hong Kong. Please visit www.hkjc.com.

Attachments
1. Biography of Mr Michael T H Lee
2. Biography of Mr Jackson Woo Ka Biu
3. Biography of Mrs Ann Kung Yeung Yun Chi
4. Biography of Miss Anita Fung Yuen Mei