Ronald Leung Ding-bong, OBE (Chinese: 梁定邦; born 20 January 1934) is a Hong Kong politician and businessman in banking.

Ronald Leung Ding-bong
梁定邦
Chairman of the Urban Council
In office
April 1991 – 31 December 1999
Preceded byHugh Forsgate
Succeeded byCouncil abolished
Personal details
Born (1934-01-20) 20 January 1934 (age 90)
Hong Kong
SpouseLorraine Wong Fung-wan
Children2
Alma materUniversity of Hong Kong (MBBS)
OccupationDoctor and politician

Early life edit

Leung was born in Hong Kong on 20 January 1934. Leung's family was in the banking business.

Education edit

In 1959, Leung graduated from the University of Hong Kong with Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery.[1]

Career edit

Leung joined his family business of Kwong On Bank in 1978 as the chairman. Leung has also held many directorships in the public companies.[2]

Leung was first appointed to the Urban Council in 1984. In 1991, he was elected chairman of the Urban Council. He was also appointed to serve in many public positions, including the Criminal and Law Enforcement Injuries Compensation Boards, the Town Planning Board and the Inland Revenue Board of Review Panel. Leung was appointed Justice of the Peace in 1985 and was awarded Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE).[2]

In 1996, Leung became a member of the Selection Committee, a Beijing-controlled electoral college responsible for the elections of the Provisional Legislative Council and the first Chief Executive. Leung became the last chairman of the Urban Council when Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa decided to abolish the Urban and Regional Councils in 1999.

References edit

  1. ^ Growing with Hong Kong: The University and Its Graduates : the First 90 Years. Hong Kong University Press. 2002. p. 276.
  2. ^ a b "Leung, Ronald Ding Bong 梁定邦". Webb-site Who's Who.
Political offices
Preceded by Chairman of the Urban Council
1991–1999
Council abolished