Ronald Leung (politician)
| Dr. Ronald Leung Ding-bong OBE, JP | |
|---|---|
| 梁定邦 | |
| Chairman of the Urban Council | |
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In office April 1991 – 31 December 1999 | |
| Preceded by | Hugh Forsgate |
| Succeeded by | Council abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
20 January 1934 Hong Kong |
| Spouse(s) | Lorraine Wong Fung-wan |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | University of Hong Kong |
| Occupation | Doctor and politician |
Dr. Ronald Leung Ding-bong, OBE, JP (Chinese: 梁定邦; born 20 January 1934) is a Hong Kong doctor, politician and businessman. He was the chairman of the Urban Council from 1991 to 1999 and the chairman of the Kwong On Bank.
Leung was born in Hong Kong on 20 January 1934. He was graduated from the University of Hong Kong with Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery in 1959.[1] He joined his family business of Kwong On Bank in 1978 as the chairman. He has also held many directorships in the public companies.[2]
He was first appointed to the Urban Council in 1984. In 1991, he was elected chairman of the Urban Council. He was also appointed in many public positions, including the Criminal and Law Enforcement Injuries Compensation Boards, the Town Planning Board and the Inland Revenue Board of Review Panel. He was appointed Justice of the Peace in 1985 and was awarded Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE).[2]
In 1996, he became the member of the Selection Committee, a Beijing-controlled electoral college responsible for the elections of the Provisional Legislative Council and the first Chief Executive. He became the last chairman of the Urban Council when Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa decided to abolish the Urban and Regional Councils in 1999.
References
- ↑ Growing with Hong Kong: The University and Its Graduates : the First 90 Years. Hong Kong University Press. 2002. p. 276.
- 1 2 "Leung, Ronald Ding Bong 梁定邦". Webb-site Who's Who.
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Hugh Moss Gerald Forsgate |
Chairman of the Urban Council 1991–1999 |
Council abolished |