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The Government has announced appointments to the Small and Medium Enterprises Committee (SMEC) for the 2011-2012 term, which will last until December 31, 2012.
The new term of SMEC comprises 27 members with Mr Yu Kwok-chun re-appointed as Chairman. Other members include businessmen, professionals, bankers, academics, representatives from organisations that provide support services to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), Director-General of Trade and Industry and Deputy Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development (Commerce and Industry).
Speaking on the appointments today (February 2), the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Mrs Rita Lau, thanked the Chairman and members of the SMEC for accepting this important task. "SMEs are the pillar of Hong Kong's economy. They are facing great challenges amidst the uncertainties of the global economic environment and keen competition," Mrs Lau said. "Over the years, the SMEC has rendered a lot of constructive advice to the Government. It has made significant contributions to the development of SMEs in Hong Kong. I believe the SMEC, under the able chairmanship of Mr Yu, will continue to provide valuable advice to the Government in formulating policies that are conducive to the development of SMEs in Hong Kong."
"I would also like to thank the retiring members for their valuable contributions during their terms of office," Mrs Lau added.
The SMEC advises the Chief Executive on issues affecting the development of SMEs in Hong Kong, and suggests measures to support and facilitate their development and growth.
The 2011-2012 membership of SMEC is as follows:
Mr Yu Kwok-chun (Chairman)
Dr John Chai Yat-chiu
Mr Nixon Chan Lik-sang
Mr Daniel Cheng Man-chung
Miss Lily Chow
Ms Elaine Ho Yee-lin
Dr Ronnie Hui Ka-wah
Mr Kwok Chan-yiu
Dr Kevin Lau Kin-wah
Dr Terence Lau Lok-ting
Ms Elizabeth Law
Ms Starry Lee Wai-king
Mr Clarence Leung Wang-ching
Mr Brian David Li Man-bun
Dr Lewis Luk Tei
Mr Gerry Ma Kwai-yung
Professor Raymond So Wai-man
Ms Candy Tam Lai-chuen
Mr Tang To
Mr Bernie Ting Wai-cheung
Mr Tsang Chiu-jun
Mr Alan Wan Siu-lun
Director-General of Trade and Industry
Deputy Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development (Commerce and Industry)
Representative of Hong Kong Productivity Council
Representative of Hong Kong Trade Development Council
Representative of Vocational Training Council
Ends/Wednesday, February 2, 2011
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