Jacob Kam Takes Helm at Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce
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Jacob Kam, 64, has been elected chairman of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, expressing strong confidence in the city's economic rebound and vowing to enhance its business environment and global competitiveness.
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Jacob Kam Chak-pui, 64, took over as chairman of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday following an election among members, expressing “strong confidence” in the city’s economic development.
Kam, previously the chamber’s vice-chairman, said he believed the market outlook was rebounding as the global macroeconomic environment and major-power geopolitics showed signs of stabilising.
Kam said he was honoured to have been elected and pledged to work together with chamber members, the business community and the government to boost Hong Kong’s business environment and global competitiveness.
He succeeds Agnes Chan Sui-kuen, who stepped down after serving two one-year terms.
