Dr. David Wong Yau-kar is an esteemed figure in corporate and public sectors, serving as a director for various listed and non-listed companies in Hong Kong including Shenzhen Investment Ltd., Sinopec Kantons Holdings Ltd., GDH Guangnan (Holdings) Ltd., and United Overseas Investments Ltd.

Dr. Wong’s academic journey began at St. Paul’s College Hong Kong, followed by a BA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and culminating in an MA and PhD from the University of Chicago, USA. This robust educational background laid the foundation for his career, starting as an economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia and advancing through fields such as manufacturing, international trade, corporate finance and policy research.

His dedication to community service spans over 30 years, during which he has significantly influenced Hong Kong's social and economic policies. Dr. Wong is committed to public policy that supports disadvantaged groups while fostering economic growth. His expertise extends across economic, financial, land, housing development, and poverty alleviation. He has been pivotal in enhancing trade and investment, improving conditions for small and medium enterprises, and strengthening labor-employer relations.

His extensive public service record includes roles as a Hong Kong Deputy of the National People’s Congress and as a member of various committees such as the Basic Law Promotion Steering Committee and the Land Sharing Pilot Scheme. Additionally, he has contributed to the Financial Leaders Forum, the HKSAR Chief Executive’s Council of Advisors on Innovation and Strategic Development, and the Exchange Fund Advisory Committee.

Dr. Wong chaired several influential bodies, including the Land and Development Advisory Committee and the Societal Engagement Task Force of the Commission on Poverty. He has also engaged with the Economic Development Commission and served temporarily at the Central Policy Unit.

As Chairman of the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (MPFA) between 2015 and 2021, Dr. Wong launched initiatives to enhance the management of retirement savings, introducing a Default Investment Strategy to reduce fees and streamline choices. He also led the development of a digital platform to provide comprehensive MPF services to millions of members and employers.

In the private sector, Dr. Wong has served as Permanent Honorary President of the Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong (CMA), Deputy Chairman of the Hong Kong Institute of Directors, and Vice President of the Hong Kong Professionals and Senior Executives Association. His leadership at CMA was marked by fostering consensus on the proposed minimum wage among employers and employees.

Dr. Wong is fervently committed to education. He is now serving as the Chairman of the Education Commission of Hong Kong SAR, and the Advisory Committee of the Faculty of Business and Management (FBM) of the Beijing Normal-Hong Hong Baptist University (BNBU). He also currently chairs the Council of the Education University of Hong Kong and HKCT Institute of Higher Education, and previously served on the Council of the Hong Kong Baptist University and other educational bodies.

His service and achievements have been recognized with appointments such as Justice of the Peace in 2010, followed by receiving the Bronze Bauhinia Star in 2012 and the Gold Bauhinia Star in 2017. He holds honorary fellowships from institutions like the Hong Kong Baptist University and the Lingnan University.

Mr. Chairman, in recognition of Dr. Wong’s profound contributions to the society, I hereby request that you confer on him the title of an Honorary Fellowship.