Eric Cheng Kam Chung
Eric K. C. Cheng was born in 1957 in Hong Kong. He has two sons, one daughter and three grandsons. He holds a MBA degree in Business Management from University of Wales, UK and an Honorary PhD degree in Business Management from York University, USA.
Cheng started working in 1975 and established his own business in 1982. He first started a garment business and changed its role to computer parts distributor later on. He is a founder VST Holdings Limited (code: 856), which is a listed company in Hong Kong.
Cheng is a philanthropist who is dedicated to education and personal development of teenagers and underprivileged children. He belongs to no political party.
Honors
- 2007 Justice of the Peace appointed by the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong S.A.R. (JP)
- 2005 Medal of Honour (M.H.) conferred by the Government of Hong Kong S.A.R.
- 2005 Officer Brother (A) St. John (OStJ) conferred by Queen Elizabeth II, Sovereign Head of St. John Ambulance, United Kingdom
- 1997 Badge of Honour (B.H.) conferred by Queen Elizabeth II, United Kingdom
- 1996 Serving Brother (A) St. John (SBStJ), conferred by Queen Elizabeth II, Sovereign Head of St. John Ambulance, United Kingdom
- 2008 Special Contribution Medallion awarded by the Scout Association, Hong Kong