Hu Wenxin

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Thomas Jefferson Wu (Wu Wenxin, born September 1972), born in Hong Kong and originally from Huadu, Guangdong, is the eldest son of Hong Kong entrepreneur Gordon Wu Ying-sheung and grandson of Wu Chung. He is the founder and chairman of the Hong Kong Ice Hockey Training School, co-founder and chairman of the Hong Kong Amateur Hockey Club, chairman of LOHAS Rink Management Ltd., honorary president of the Hong Kong Ice Hockey Association, and former vice president of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). He joined Hopewell Holdings Ltd. in 1999, and from 1999 to 2019 held several senior management positions at Hopewell Holdings Ltd. (formerly listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under code: 0054) and Hopewell Highway Infrastructure Ltd. (formerly code: 0737), where he was executive vice chairman and managing director, overseeing business areas including property development, highways and infrastructure, hotel development, power plant development, corporate governance, sustainability, and social responsibility.

Education

Wu attended the prestigious traditional Catholic school Wah Yan College, Hong Kong. He later earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (magna cum laude) from Princeton University in the United States, and an MBA from Stanford University.

Interests

Wu is passionate about ice hockey, having played for over a decade and specializing in the defenseman position. His continued enthusiasm, long-term vision, and hands-on approach have contributed significantly to developing ice hockey across the Greater China region, including mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taipei. In 2001 and 2007, he founded the Hong Kong Amateur Hockey Club and the Hong Kong Ice Hockey Training School, respectively, and continues to serve as chairman, aiming to popularize this exciting, team-oriented sport throughout Hong Kong and make it accessible to people of all backgrounds.

Wu is active in international and domestic ice hockey circles and is regarded as a vital figure in developing the sport in Hong Kong. He has held or continues to hold numerous positions in ice hockey organizations across Greater China:

Vice President of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) (2012–2021)
Special Vice Chairman of the Chinese Ice Hockey Association (2008– )
Honorary Professor at the China Ice Hockey Institute, Beijing Sport University (2018– )
Honorary President of the Hong Kong Ice Hockey Association (2011– )
Co-founder and Chairman of the Hong Kong Amateur Hockey Club (2001– )
Founder and Chairman of the Hong Kong Ice Hockey Training School (2007– )
Chairman of the Hong Kong Ice Hockey Referees Association (2014– )
Honorary President of the Macau Ice Sports Federation (2007– )
Honorary Chairman of the Taipei Ice Hockey Association (2011– )
Former Director of the Hong Kong Sports Institute (2009–2015)
Board Alumni of the Hong Kong Sports Institute (2017– )

Public Service

Wu also serves in numerous public and social roles, including:

Member, 13th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) (2018–2023)
Member, 10th to 12th CPPCC Committees of Heilongjiang Province (2011–2023)
Overseas Council Member, China Overseas Friendship Association, 2nd to 5th Sessions (2003–2024)
Member, Election Committee of the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong SAR (Hotel Sector) (2012–2026)
Member, Energy Advisory Committee, Environment Bureau of Hong Kong (2016–2022)
Member, Real Estate Investment Trusts Committee, Hong Kong SFC (2017–2023)
Member, Advisory Board, HKUST Business School (2013–2023)
Honorary Vice President, The Community Chest of Hong Kong (2014– )
Independent Non-executive Director, Melco Resorts & Entertainment (2006– )
Member, Hong Kong Provincial CPPCC Members Association (2011–2023); Executive Deputy Director, Sports Committee (2015–2023)
Honorary President, Macao Real Estate Association (6th to 12th Sessions) (2005–2023)
Director, Hong Kong Beijing Association (2015– )
Member, Hong Kong CPPCC Youth Federation Association (2015–2022)
Honorary Advisor, Hong Kong Youth Military Cadets Association (2018– )
Member, Hong Kong Guangdong CPPCC Federation (2006– )
Honorary Advisor, Young Accountants Development Exchange Association (2006– )
Founding Member, Hong Kong Ambassadors of Design (2006– )
Member, President’s Advisory Council, Princeton University (2019–2022)
Vice President, 6th & 7th Board, Hong Kong Heilongjiang Economic Cooperation Association (2016–2020)
Director, Beijing Overseas Friendship Association, 6th to 9th Sessions (2003–2019)
Former Director, Hong Kong Airport Authority (2019–2022)
Former Member, Hong Kong Tourism Board (2014–2020)
Former Member, Standing Commission on Disciplined Services Salaries and Conditions of Service, HK SAR Government (2013–2018)
Former Member and Director, HK-Japan Business Cooperation Committee, HKTDC (2010–2021)
Former Member, Advisory Committee, Hong Kong SFC (2007–2013)
Former Member, Pan-PRD Group, Central Policy Unit, HK SAR Government (2008–2009)
Former Member, Steering Committee on Promoting Electric Vehicles, HK SAR Government (2009–2015)
Former Member, China Trade Advisory Committee, HKTDC (2008–2010)
Former Executive Committee Member, Hong Kong Hotels Association (2002–2020)
Former Member, Dragon Hostel Management Committee, Hong Kong Scout Association (2004–2020)
Former Council Member, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (2009–2012)
Former Advisory Committee Member, HKUST (2009–2012)
Former Council Member, Hong Kong Baptist University (2013–2014)
Former Director, Hong Kong Sports Institute (2009–2015)
Former Advisory Board Member, Stanford Graduate School of Business (2008–2013)
Former Board Member, Hong Kong United Youth Association (2004–2011)
Former Vice Chairman, The Chamber of Hong Kong Listed Companies (2003–2010)
Former Member and Standing Committee Member, Huadu District CPPCC (2003–2016)
Former Director, Asian Youth Orchestra (2011–2016)
Founding Member, Our Hong Kong Foundation Policy Platform (2016–2019)
Founding Member, Hong Kong Professionals and Senior Executives Association (2006–2010)

Honors

Justice of the Peace (JP)
Honorary Citizen of Guangzhou
Honorary Fellow, Lingnan University, Hong Kong
"Director of the Year" Award, Hong Kong Institute of Directors (2010)
Young Global Leader, World Economic Forum
"Asian Corporate Director Recognition Award" by Corporate Governance Asia (2011, 2012, 2013)
"Asia’s Best CEO (Investor Relations)" by Corporate Governance Asia (2012, 2013, 2014)

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Education

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