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HONG KONG, Sept. 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) today announced Mr Andrew Lee as the new elected Chairman of Hong Kong Board for one year term of office effective 1 September 2014.
Mr Andrew Lee is currently the Managing Director of Sunbase International Properties Management Ltd. He obtained a Diploma in Surveying and a Bachelor of Science (Honours) Degree in Facilities Management from U.K. After having served the Government for over 10 years, he joined the private sector and worked in the subsidiary company of Cheung Kong Holdings, First Pacific Davies and was appointed the Director of the joint venture between FPD & Bermuda Trust (HK) Limited, looking after over 600 trusted properties before joining the present company. Mr Lee has extensive experience in the field of facility and property management.
His professional qualifications include: the fellow membership of RICS (FRICS), corporate member of Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (MHKIS), Chartered Institute of Housing UK (MCIH), The Hong Kong Institute of Housing (MHKIH). He is also a Registered Professional Surveyor (RPS) and Registered Professional Housing Manager (RPHM).
Mr Lee has been serving on various public bodies and institutions, such as the Panel Member of Disciplinary Tribunal Panel -- Electrical & Mechanical Services Department; Board Member -- Real Estate Services Training Board of Vocational Training council; Senior Consultant of Shenzhen Property Management Association; Chairman of Residential Professional Group Committee of RICS HK Board; former President of Hong Kong Institute of Housing; former Chairman of Registration Committee of Housing Managers Registration Board and Ex-Panel Member of the Contractors Registration Committee of the Buildings Department.
Andrew Lee, new Chairman of RICS Hong Kong said: "It is my honour to be elected as the new Chairman of RICS Hong Kong. I am committed to serving our members, and we will continuously strive to raise the professional level of our services, and to increase the international outlook of our members. In service to the people of Hong Kong, we will continue to put forward constructive suggestions to the industry and to our Government. This year is a challenging one and we will be focusing on the Government's housing policies, including the operational details of the Pilot Scheme for Arbitration on Land Premium. We will also be looking to further develop the property management licensing system, to further address future urban development and conservation policies, and we are concerned about the elevated construction costs. We are keen to promote the RICS Valuer Registration Scheme, and to promote and contribute to the career development of surveyors. I hope that through the above mentioned work, we will enhance the professional image of RICS Hong Kong, and all its members."
The composition of Hong Kong Board for the year 2014/2015 is as follows:
| Chairman: |
Mr Andrew CL Lee, Sunbase International Property Management Ltd. |
| Elected Members: (in alphabetical by last names)
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Mr Cheng Wai Pun, Lands Department |
| Mr Daniel Ho, (Immediate Past President) |
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| Mr Charles CK Hung, hpa |
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| Mr Clement Lau, HongKongLand |
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| Mr Lau Chun Kong, Jones Lang LaSalle |
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| Mr Lee Fong Chung, Development Bureau |
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| Prof Andrew YT Leung, City University of Hong Kong |
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| Mr Kendrew CY Leung, CBRE |
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| Mr Nigel Smith, CBRE |
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| Mr James Pong Kam Keung, Environmental Protection Department |
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| Mr Albert CH So, Albert So Surveyors Ltd. |
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| Mr Christopher Wong, The Link Management Ltd. |
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