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Profile: Edmund Ho Hau Wah, chief executive of Macao SAR

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Updated: 2009-12-15 13:42

Edmund Ho Hau Wah[wikipedia.org]

Born in 1955 in Macao, Edmund Ho is the son of Macao's famous patriotic businessman Ho Yin. The junior Ho went abroad for studies at the age of 13. He graduated from the Business Management Department of the York University in Toronto, Canada in 1978 and became an auditor with special permit and certified accountant in Canada in 1981.

Ho went back to Macao to take over his family business, working as the general manager of Tai Fung Bank, and quickly emerged as a renowned banker.

Ho was elected as the first chief executive of the Macao SAR on May 15, 1999 with a supporting rate of 82 percent. Since taking office on Dec. 20, 1999, Ho has demonstrated a foresight of political wisdom and a pragmatic working style, which have been widely acclaimed by all walks of life in Macao.

Ho gave an easy-going impression to ordinary Macao citizens, who would rather call him "Brother Wah." He is frequently seen in all kinds of civil activities listening to the views of the grass-roots.

Ho and his wife Tatiana Lau have one son and one daughter.