Kenneth Ting Woo-shou, SBS, JP
Chairman, Kader Holdings Co Ltd

Nominator
Dr Roy Chung Group Vice Chairman & Executive Director
Techtronic Industries Co Ltd

Kenneth Ting has been the Managing Director of Kader Group since its inception in 1985, and is responsible for the overall policy and development of the Group. In July 2010, he was appointed Chairman of the Company.

Mr Ting has been unyielding in his efforts to promote and develop the local industries (especially toys) as well as his own business. In addition, he serves in key positions on numerous public bodies within Hong Kong and the Mainland. Currently he is the Chairman of the Hong Kong Ethics Development Advisory Committee, ICAC, the President of HK Wuxi Trade Association Limited, the Honorary President of Federation of Hong Kong Industries, The Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong, The Toys Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong Limited, and Hong Kong Plastics Manufacturers' Association Limited. He also serves as member of both The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Court and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Court. In the political realm, Mr Ting was elected as Member of the Legislative Council for two consecutive terms from 1998 to 2004.

Mr Ting is deeply concerned with educational welfare, and engages in numerous philanthropic activities including donations to build primary schools in the Mainland. For his dedicated and exceptional contribution towards society, Mr Ting was awarded the Silver Bauhinia Star by the Government of the Hong Kong SAR in 2004.

Judges' comments

• Role model of Hong Kong industrialists
• Exceptional contribution towards society
• Successfully developed the family business into a listed corporation and a leader in the market