C. Gordon Mackie

Charles Gordon Stewart Mackie
Occupation(s)	Entrepreneur, businessman
Years active	20th century
Known for	Chairman and deputy chairman of Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation; member of the Legislative Council and Executive Council of Hong Kong

Charles Gordon Stewart Mackie was a Scottish entrepreneur based in Hong Kong who held positions on both the Legislative Council and Executive Council of Hong Kong.

Biography

C. Gordon Mackie played a significant role within Hong Kong's commercial and public service arenas. He was at the helm of two influential companies: Mackinnon, Mackenzie & Co., specializing in shipping, and acted as managing director for Gibb, Livingston & Co., which represented the Hong Kong Electric Company. Additionally, he occupied important leadership roles at the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, including terms as chairman and deputy chairman.

His appointment as a Justice of the Peace led to his service on the Legislative Council, where he represented Justices of the Peace during Henry Pollock’s absences in 1928. In 1931, Mackie was selected to represent the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce for a four-year tenure, concluding with his retirement and subsequent relocation to Britain in April 1935. Governor William Peel publicly praised his achievements upon his departure.

Between 1930 and 1934, Mackie was repeatedly appointed to the Executive Council as a substitute during the absences of members including W. E. L. Shenton, J. Owen Hughes, and Henry Pollock. His committee involvement extended to roles on the Authorized Architects' Committee and Harbour Advisory Committee.

Beyond his corporate responsibilities, Mackie served as chairman of the Stewards for the Hong Kong Jockey Club. In 1932, he survived a collision at sea near Lantau Island while en route to attend the Macau Jockey Club’s Spring Race Meeting.

His daughter, Jean Mackie, gained recognition as the first woman member of the Hong Kong Flying Club to earn an "A" flying certificate in 1934.