Li Fook-shu
Li Fook-shu | |
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| Born | Template:Birth date |
| Died | May 21, 1995 (aged 82) |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, politician |
| Known for | Chairman of the Bank of East Asia; member of the Executive Council and Legislative Council of Hong Kong |
Li Fook-shu, OBE, FCA, JP (; 30 May 1912 – 21 May 1995), was a distinguished figure in Hong Kong’s business and political arenas. He held the position of chairman at the Bank of East Asia and was an unofficial member of both the Executive Council and the Legislative Council.
Biography
A scion of the prominent Li family in Hong Kong, Li received his education in England and became a certified chartered accountant. Following his father Li Koon-chun’s tenure, he assumed the chairmanship of the Bank of East Asia, guiding the institution until 1989, after which he remained on its board as a director until his passing in 1995. His influence extended across several leading Hong Kong companies where he served on boards, including the Hong Kong Telephone Company, Hong Kong Tramways, Hong Kong and China Gas Company, China Provident Company, Chinese Estates Holdings, and Rediffusion (Hong Kong) Limited. Additionally, he was involved in higher education governance as a council member at the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Li was appointed as an unofficial member of the Legislative Council starting 1 July 1962, a role he held until 1968 while simultaneously serving on the Executive Council. Amidst the turbulence of the 1967 Leftist Riots, he promoted social cohesion to counteract the disturbances. His contributions to public service were acknowledged with the conferment of Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE).
Family
As the third son of Li Koon-chun, Li Fook-shu married Daisy Woo Tze-Ha, thereby uniting two influential families; Daisy was sister to Woo Pak-chuen, who also served on both Executive and Legislative Councils. The couple had four children: David Li Kwok-po, who took over as chairman of the Bank of East Asia and held significant governmental council appointments; Arthur Li Kwok-cheung, who served as vice-chancellor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong and as Secretary for Education and Manpower; Jeanette Li Chi-duen; and Jennifer Li Chi-ping.
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