HONG KONG, Sept. 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The internationally-acclaimed full-service airline, Hong Kong Airlines (the "Company"), is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Tang King Shing as Vice Chairman and Executive Director of the Board. Mr Tang is responsible for overseeing the Company's development strategies.
Mr Tang King Shing, GBS, PDSM, is currently the Independent Non-executive Director of Kingboard Chemical Holdings Limited, a listed company in Hong Kong. Previously, Mr Tang took office as the Commissioner of the Hong Kong Police in January 2007 until his retirement in January 2011. In March 2013, Mr Tang was appointed a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference of the People's Republic of China. Mr Tang has been appointed a director of the Hong Kong News-Expo since June 2013. Mr Tang is appointed as the Chairman of the Country and Marine Parks Board of the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and he is an honorary advisor of Hong Kong Strategy. He holds a master's degree in International and Public Affairs from the University of Hong Kong.
The Board of Directors of Hong Kong Airlines said, "We warmly welcome Mr Tang King Shing to join the Company, which further strengthens the functions of our Board. While celebrating its 10th anniversary of establishment, Hong Kong Airlines has already announced 11 new destinations this year, including long haul routes namely Australia and New Zealand, making it a record breaking year for the Company. Mr Tang possesses significant expertise and interpersonal network in international management, security strategy and corporate governance. The Board is looking forward to Mr Tang's contribution in taking the Company to new heights and creating value for our shareholders and stakeholders."
About Hong Kong Airlines
Established in 2006, Hong Kong Airlines is a full-service airline firmly rooted in Hong Kong with a wide destination network covering over 30 major cities across the Asia Pacific region, including Gold Coast, Beijing, Shanghai, Taipei, Tokyo, Sapporo, Bangkok, Bali and Okinawa. The current operating fleet is made up of 34 Airbus aircraft with an average age of around 4.1 years, consisting of 29 passenger aircraft and five freighters, being one of the youngest fleet in the world. Hong Kong Airlines has been awarded the internationally acclaimed 4-star rating from Skytrax since 2011. Adhering to the concept of "Fresh and Very Hong Kong", Hong Kong Airlines is committed to "Bringing Greater Journeys Sky High", and is dedicated to providing a pleasant and enjoyable journey to all passengers.
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