Jebsen
Hans Michael Jebsen, originally from Denmark, joined the Jebsen Group in Hong Kong in 1981.
Biography
Hans Michael Jebsen studied at the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland, majoring in economics and business administration. Since 2000, in addition to serving as the chairman and major shareholder of the Jebsen Group, he has also been a director of Jebsen & Jessen (SEA), a global family business headquartered in Singapore. He also serves on the boards of Hysan Development Company and The Wharf Holdings in Hong Kong. [1]
Hans Michael Jebsen is involved in various non-governmental organizations, such as serving as chairman of the Friends Committee of the Hong Kong chapter of the Asian Cultural Council, trustee of WWF (Hong Kong), and advisory board member of the Hong Kong Red Cross.[2] In 1995, he established the Jebsen Educational Foundation,[3] and serves on the Business School Advisory Council of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.[4]
In 2014, Hans Michael Jebsen was awarded the Knight 1st Class of the Order of Dannebrog (Denmark); in 2009, he received the Cross of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany; in 2006, he was awarded the Silver Cross of the Order of Dannebrog (Denmark); and in 2001, he was honored with the Bronze Bauhinia Star by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.[2]
Since 2005, Hans Michael Jebsen has been an honorary citizen of Jilin City, China;[5] in Hong Kong, he was awarded an honorary fellowship by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology[6] and serves as a member of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council's Hong Kong-EU Business Cooperation Committee.[2]
Family
Hans Michael Jebsen is married and has five children.
Racehorse Ownership
Since the 2006–2007 racing season, Hans Michael Jebsen and his wife have been racehorse owners at the Hong Kong Jockey Club. They have co-owned racehorses such as "Nordic Charm", "Joyful Melody", "Valentino", "Gallant Knight", "Gallant Warrior", and "Gallant Chivalry" with brothers Hui Kei Pan and Hui Kei On.
- Forbes: Hong Kong's 40 Richest: #30 Hans Michael Jebsen
- HKUST: Business School – School Advisory Council
- Hong Kong Tatler: 500 List Hans Michael Jebsen
- Reuters China: Wharf Holdings Ltd Executive Profile
- Jilin Municipal Government: City Leaders Meet with Chairman Hans Michael Jebsen of Jebsen & Co.
- Nankai University: 2013 Nankai–Jebsen Education Fund Awards
References
- ↑ https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%8D%B7%E6%88%90%E6%B1%89#cite_ref-1
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Profile, Reuters.com; accessed 21 April 2015.
- ↑ China University News Network: Jebsen Group Chairman Appointed Advisory Professor at Nankai University Profile , cunews.edu.cn; accessed 21 April 2015.
- ↑ Profile , HKUST Business School – School Advisory Council; accessed 21 April 2015.
- ↑ Jilin Municipal Government official website: City Leaders Meet with Chairman Hans Michael Jebsen of Jebsen & Co. in Hong Kong Profile , jlcity.gov.cn; accessed 21 April 2015.
- ↑ HKUST honors Hans Michael Jebsen , bm.ust.hk; accessed 21 April 2015.