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Officer of the Order of the British Empire
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Gordon MacWhinnie
1922-11-12 – 2007-07-18
Life & Legacy
Sir Gordon Menzies Macwhinnie (12 November 1922 – 18 July 2007) was a key figure in Hong Kong before its return to the People's Republic of China.
Macwhinnie founded the Hong Kong Society of Accountants, serving as its president from 1973 to 1974, which earned him the unofficial title father of modern accountancy in Hong Kong. He was chairman of several companies, a member of government committees and the driving force behind the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
Occupation & Career
accountant, justice of the peace, businessperson
Education
Westminster School
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Officer of the Order of the British Empire; Commander of the Order of the British Empire; Knight Bachelor
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Commander of the Order of the British Empire · Knight Bachelor · Officer of the Order of the British Empire
Education & Institutions
Westminster School
Verified Legacy Record
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Commander of the Order of the British Empire
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Knight Bachelor
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q5585495 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q5585495 — wikidata View source
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