HONG KONG, June 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chamber of Hong Kong Listed Companies elected Mr. Francis Leung as its new chairman with a term of two years. He succeeds Mr. Patrick Sun whose term was up.
Mr. Francis Leung is currently a non-executive director of Imagi International Holdings Limited ("IMAGI") (HKEx Stock Code: 585) and previously was its major shareholder. Currently, he is also Chairman (Greater China) and a managing partner of CVC Capital Partners.
Mr. Francis Leung has over 30 years of experience in investment banking, in particular, the field of corporate finance involving capital raising, mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring and reorganisation, investments and other general finance advisory activities in Hong Kong and the PRC.
"I am excited about the opportunity to serve as Chairman of the Chamber and participates in the discussion of Hong Kong's regulatory policies for the stock market and listed companies," said Mr. Leung.
"The Chamber plays a key role in policy deliberation of our market. Through the years, it gives views of listed companies to the Government and the regulators, with an aim that Hong Kong regulatory regime and policies are fair, balanced and reasonable, and conducive to business and commercial operation, which is most important for the normal functioning and growth of our market."
"My experience as investment banker, private equity investor and listed company major shareholder and director will allow me to look at stock market development and regulation in a wide perspective, with a good understanding of the needs and concerns of different players.This helps ensure the Chamber's views and recommendations are fair and balanced, and in the best interests of our market's development," Mr. Leung continued.
