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|native_name = {{nobold|夏佳理}} |
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|honorific-suffix=[[Grand Bauhinia Medal|GBM]], [[Gold Bauhinia Star|GBS]], [[Commander of the Royal Victorian Order|CVO]], [[Order of British Empire|OBE]], [[Justice of the Peace|JP]] |
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|image=Ronald Arculli |
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|caption=Arculli attending the trophy presentation ceremony of the [[Champions Mile]] at the [[Sha Tin Racecourse]] on 30 April 2023 |
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|birth_date={{birth date and age|1939|1|2 |
|birth_date={{birth date and age|df=yes|1939|1|2}} |
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|birth_place=Hong Kong |
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|office=[[List of Convenor of the Non-Official Members of the Executive Council of Hong Kong|3rd Convenor of the Non-Official Members of the]] [[Executive Council of Hong Kong|Executive Council]] |
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| constituency2= [[Real Estate and Construction (constituency)|Real Estate and Construction]] |
| constituency2= [[Real Estate and Construction (constituency)|Real Estate and Construction]] |
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|alma_mater=[[St. Joseph's College, Hong Kong|St. Joseph's College]]<br>[[Lincoln's Inn]] |
|alma_mater=[[St. Joseph's College, Hong Kong|St. Joseph's College]]<br />[[Lincoln's Inn]] |
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|occupation=Solicitor |
|occupation=Solicitor |
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|party=[[Liberal Party (Hong Kong)|Liberal Party]] {{small|(1993–2000)}} |
|party=[[Liberal Party (Hong Kong)|Liberal Party]] {{small|(1993–2000)}} |
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|blank1=Honorary Degrees |
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|data1=[[Doctor of Social Science|D.SocSc]] ([[City University of Hong Kong|CityU]])<br>[[Doctor of Laws|LL.D]] ([[Hong Kong University of Science and Technology|HKUST]])}} |
|data1=[[Doctor of Social Science|D.SocSc]] ([[City University of Hong Kong|CityU]])<br />[[Doctor of Laws|LL.D]] ([[Hong Kong University of Science and Technology|HKUST]])}} |
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|title=Ronald Joseph Arculli |
|title=Ronald Joseph Arculli |
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|c=夏佳理 |
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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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Arculli was born to an [[Indian people|Indian]] father and a [[Chinese people|Chinese]] mother. His parents divorced when he was three.<ref name="CityU">{{citation|url=http://www.cityu.edu.hk/cityu/about/honorary/doc/Arculli_eng.pdf|title=Honorary Doctor of Social Science Mr Ronald Joseph ARCULLI|first=Julia Po-wah|last=TAO LAI|publisher=City University of Hong Kong|date=10 November 2005|accessdate=3 August 2010}}</ref> |
Arculli was born to an [[Indian people|Indian]] father and a [[Chinese people|Chinese]] mother. His parents divorced when he was three.<ref name="CityU">{{citation|url=http://www.cityu.edu.hk/cityu/about/honorary/doc/Arculli_eng.pdf|title=Honorary Doctor of Social Science Mr Ronald Joseph ARCULLI|first=Julia Po-wah|last=TAO LAI|publisher=City University of Hong Kong|date=10 November 2005|accessdate=3 August 2010}}</ref> After graduating from [[St Joseph's College, Hong Kong|St Joseph's College]] in 1956,<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.sjc.edu.hk/oldboys.php?content=business | title=Prominent Old Boys - St. Joseph's College }}</ref> he was sent to study in England and finished his A-levels in 1958.<ref name="St. Joseph's College">{{cite web|title=St. Joseph's College- Old Boy Interview -the Hon. Ronald Arculli, O.B.E., J.P|url=http://archive.sjc.edu.hk/1997-1998/features/arculli-careers.html|website=St Joseph's College|url-status=dead|accessdate=21 March 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151102200613/http://archive.sjc.edu.hk/1997-1998/features/arculli-careers.html|archivedate=2 November 2015|quote=A-Level exam in 1958}}</ref> After this he returned to Hong Kong and eventually became a barrister and solicitor in both the bars of [[Hong Kong Bar Association|Hong Kong]] and [[Barristers in England and Wales|England]].<ref name="CityU"/> |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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Arculli was a member of the [[Legislative Council of Hong Kong]] and the deputy chairman of the [[Liberal Party (Hong Kong)|Liberal Party]].<ref>{{citation|url=http://www.liberal.org.hk/contents/modules/news/shownews.php?page=104&filtergroupid=15|publisher=Liberal Party|title=Resolution in civil service reform questioned|date=31 March 2000|accessdate=10 August 2010| |
Arculli was a member of the [[Legislative Council of Hong Kong]] and the deputy chairman of the [[Liberal Party (Hong Kong)|Liberal Party]].<ref>{{citation|url=http://www.liberal.org.hk/contents/modules/news/shownews.php?page=104&filtergroupid=15|publisher=Liberal Party|title=Resolution in civil service reform questioned|date=31 March 2000|accessdate=10 August 2010|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080924135504/http://www.liberal.org.hk/contents/modules/news/shownews.php?page=104&filtergroupid=15|archivedate=24 September 2008}}</ref> He is also a member of the board of directors of the [[Asia Art Archive]] and the former chairman of the [[Hong Kong Jockey Club]].<ref>{{citation |url= https://www.forbes.com/finance/mktguideapps/personinfo/FromPersonIdPersonTearsheet.jhtml?passedPersonId=1110696 |work=Forbes |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20080331184545/http://www.forbes.com/finance/mktguideapps/personinfo/FromPersonIdPersonTearsheet.jhtml?passedPersonId=1110696|archivedate=31 March 2008 |accessdate= 10 August 2010 |title= Ronald Arculli Profile}}</ref> Among his current responsibilities, he is currently a senior partner with [[King & Wood Mallesons]]. |
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Arculli has been a non-official member of Exco since 2005 and was made Non-official Members Convenor in October 2011 following the resignation of [[Leung Chun-ying|CY Leung]] to stand in the [[ |
Arculli has been a non-official member of Exco since 2005 and was made Non-official Members Convenor in October 2011 following the resignation of [[Leung Chun-ying|CY Leung]] to stand in the [[2012 Hong Kong Chief Executive election]].<ref>[http://www.news.gov.hk/en/categories/admin/html/2011/10/20111003_165343.shtml ExCo convenor resigns], news.gov.hk, 3 October 2011</ref> He has also been inducted as Honorary Fellow of [[Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute]] (HKSI) on 24 October 2013. In 2013, he was also appointed as the chairman of Richard Li Tzar-kai new venture, FWD.<ref>Chan, Ray. [http://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/1338612/richard-li-taps-former-hkex-chairman-join-insurance-venture "Richard Li appoints Ronald Arculli as chairman of insurer FWD"], 'South China Morning Post', 25 October 2013. Accessed 28 October 2015.</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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Arculli speaks [[English language|English]] and [[Cantonese]] (but cannot read or write [[Written Chinese|Chinese]]).<ref>[[Be My Guest ( |
Arculli speaks [[English language|English]] and [[Cantonese]] (but cannot read or write [[Written Chinese|Chinese]]).<ref>[[Be My Guest (talk show)|Be My Guest]], Episode 51, 13 October 2007</ref> |
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With his Austrian-born wife Joanne, he has three children. He also has two children from a previous marriage |
With his Austrian-born wife Joanne, he has three children. He also has two children from a previous marriage, and three grandchildren. His brother-in-law (married to his sister Rhoda Arculli) is his stockbroker and the brother of [[Court of Final Appeal (Hong Kong)|Court of Final Appeal]] judge [[Kemal Bokhary]].<ref>{{citation|periodical=Wen Wei Po|url=http://paper.wenweipo.com/2010/01/28/HK1001280015.htm|date=28 January 2010|accessdate=29 January 2010|title=叔大法官 舅夏佳理}}</ref> From 2002 to 2006, Arculli served as Chairman of the [[Hong Kong Jockey Club]].{{Citation needed|date=November 2015}} |
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==References== |
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*[http://www.ceo.gov.hk/exco/eng/ronald_arculli.html Ronald Arculli biodata] |
*[http://www.ceo.gov.hk/exco/eng/ronald_arculli.html Ronald Arculli biodata] |
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*[http://www.zoominfo.com/people/Arculli_Ronald_48065504.aspx Ronald Arculli biodata] |
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*[http://www.kingandwood.com/lawyer.aspx?id=ronald-arculli-cvo-gbs-obe-jp&language=en Ronald Arculli Profile at King & Wood] |
*[http://www.kingandwood.com/lawyer.aspx?id=ronald-arculli-cvo-gbs-obe-jp&language=en Ronald Arculli Profile at King & Wood] |
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Latest revision as of 01:43, 30 April 2024
Ronald J. Arculli | |
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夏佳理 | |
3rd Convenor of the Non-Official Members of the Executive Council | |
In office 3 October 2011 – 30 June 2012 | |
Appointed by | Donald Tsang |
Preceded by | Leung Chun-ying |
Succeeded by | Lam Woon-kwong |
Member of the Legislative Council | |
In office 12 October 1988 – 22 August 1991 | |
Appointed by | David Wilson |
In office 9 October 1991 – 30 June 2000 | |
Preceded by | New constituency |
Succeeded by | Abraham Razack |
Constituency | Real Estate and Construction |
Personal details | |
Born | Hong Kong | 2 January 1939
Political party | Liberal Party (1993–2000) |
Spouse | Johanna Klara |
Children | 4 |
Alma mater | St. Joseph's College Lincoln's Inn |
Occupation | Solicitor |
Honorary Degrees | D.SocSc (CityU) LL.D (HKUST) |
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Ronald Joseph Arculli, GBM, GBS, CVO, OBE, JP (Chinese: 夏佳理; born 2 January 1939 in Hong Kong) is former chairman of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, Non-official Members Convenor of the Executive Council of Hong Kong (Exco) and a senior partner at King & Wood Mallesons.[1] He is a Hong Kong solicitor and a founding partner of the law firm, Arculli, Fong, & Ng, which later merged with King & Wood Mallesons.[2]
Early life
[edit]Arculli was born to an Indian father and a Chinese mother. His parents divorced when he was three.[3] After graduating from St Joseph's College in 1956,[4] he was sent to study in England and finished his A-levels in 1958.[5] After this he returned to Hong Kong and eventually became a barrister and solicitor in both the bars of Hong Kong and England.[3]
Career
[edit]Arculli was a member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong and the deputy chairman of the Liberal Party.[6] He is also a member of the board of directors of the Asia Art Archive and the former chairman of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.[7] Among his current responsibilities, he is currently a senior partner with King & Wood Mallesons.
Arculli has been a non-official member of Exco since 2005 and was made Non-official Members Convenor in October 2011 following the resignation of CY Leung to stand in the 2012 Hong Kong Chief Executive election.[8] He has also been inducted as Honorary Fellow of Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute (HKSI) on 24 October 2013. In 2013, he was also appointed as the chairman of Richard Li Tzar-kai new venture, FWD.[9]
Personal life
[edit]Arculli speaks English and Cantonese (but cannot read or write Chinese).[10]
With his Austrian-born wife Joanne, he has three children. He also has two children from a previous marriage, and three grandchildren. His brother-in-law (married to his sister Rhoda Arculli) is his stockbroker and the brother of Court of Final Appeal judge Kemal Bokhary.[11] From 2002 to 2006, Arculli served as Chairman of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ Ronald Arculli, King and Wood, PRC Lawyers, retrieved 10 August 2010
- ^ King & Wood, official website
- ^ a b TAO LAI, Julia Po-wah (10 November 2005), Honorary Doctor of Social Science Mr Ronald Joseph ARCULLI (PDF), City University of Hong Kong, retrieved 3 August 2010
- ^ "Prominent Old Boys - St. Joseph's College".
- ^ "St. Joseph's College- Old Boy Interview -the Hon. Ronald Arculli, O.B.E., J.P". St Joseph's College. Archived from the original on 2 November 2015. Retrieved 21 March 2017.
A-Level exam in 1958
- ^ Resolution in civil service reform questioned, Liberal Party, 31 March 2000, archived from the original on 24 September 2008, retrieved 10 August 2010
- ^ "Ronald Arculli Profile", Forbes, archived from the original on 31 March 2008, retrieved 10 August 2010
- ^ ExCo convenor resigns, news.gov.hk, 3 October 2011
- ^ Chan, Ray. "Richard Li appoints Ronald Arculli as chairman of insurer FWD", 'South China Morning Post', 25 October 2013. Accessed 28 October 2015.
- ^ Be My Guest, Episode 51, 13 October 2007
- ^ "叔大法官 舅夏佳理", Wen Wei Po, 28 January 2010, retrieved 29 January 2010
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[edit]- 1939 births
- Living people
- Commanders of the Royal Victorian Order
- Hong Kong solicitors
- Officers of the Order of the British Empire
- Members of Lincoln's Inn
- Hong Kong financial businesspeople
- Liberal Party (Hong Kong) politicians
- Hong Kong people of Indian descent
- Recipients of the Gold Bauhinia Star
- Recipients of the Grand Bauhinia Medal
- Members of the Provisional Legislative Council
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- HK LegCo Members 1988–1991
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