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THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI HOTELS, LIMITED
(Incorporated in Hong Kong with limited liability)
(Stock Code: 00045)
Resignation of DirectorThe Board of Directors (the "Board") of The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (the "Company") announces the resignation of Mr Ronald James McAulay as a Non-Executive Director of the Company with effect from the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting held on 8 May 2017.
Mr McAulay has been a Non-Executive Director of the Company since 1972. After having served on the Company's Board for over 45 years, Mr McAulay has decided to step down from the Board and retire. In recognition of his past contribution to the Company, the Board has conferred on Mr McAulay the title of Honorary Life President. Following his resignation, he will not have any official responsibilities within the Company.
Mr McAulay has confirmed that he has no disagreement with the Board and is not aware of any matter in relation to his resignation that needs to be brought to the attention of shareholders of the Company.
The Board would like to express its sincere gratitude to Mr McAulay for his service to the Board, the Company and its shareholders during his time on the Board.
By order of the Board Christobelle Liao Company Secretary
Hong Kong, 8 May 2017
As at the publication of this announcement, the Board of Directors of the Company comprises the following Directors:
Non-Executive Chairman The Hon. Sir Michael Kadoorie | |
Non-Executive Deputy Chairman | Non-Executive Directors |
Andrew Clifford Winawer Brandler | Ronald James McAulay |
William Elkin Mocatta | |
Executive Directors Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Clement King Man Kwok Chief Operating Officer Peter Camille Borer | John Andrew Harry Leigh |
Nicholas Timothy James Colfer | |
Independent Non-Executive Directors | |
Dr the Hon. Sir David Kwok Po Li | |
Patrick Blackwell Paul | |
Pierre Roger Boppe | |
Dr William Kwok Lun Fung | |
Chief Financial Officer Matthew James Lawson | Dr Rosanna Yick Ming Wong |
Dr Kim Lesley Winser |
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