Bernard Chan
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The Honourable Bernard Charnwut Chan (born 1965 in Hong Kong, Chinese: 陳智思, also known by his Thai name Charnwut Sophonpanich[1]), GBS JP is a Hong Kong politician and businessman.[2] He is the grandson of Chin Sophonpanich, the late founder of Bangkok Bank, and is a practicing Roman Catholic.[3]
He graduated from Pomona College with a BA in Studio Art. He has since gone on to serve in the Hong Kong SAR government as a member of the Legislative Council as well as the Executive Council.
Outside of politics, he acts as President of Asia Financial Group, Chair of the Hong Kong-Thailand Business Council and Vice President of Oxfam Hong Kong.[4] Chan has also been awarded Commander (third class) of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand[5], the Gold Bauhinia Star (GBS) and Justice of the Peace (JP).
[edit] References
- ^ Second SAR Legislative Council formed
- ^ Yau Lee Holdings Ltd. (0406): Executive Profile
- ^ (Chinese) 陳智思議員
- ^ www.oxfam.org.hk/fs/view/downloadables/pdf/annual-review/2005AR_35-36.pdf
- ^ Bernard Chan
