Johnny Hon

Johnny Sei-Hoe Hon (born 22 December 1971) is a Hong Kong businessman and politician. He is the founder of the Global Group, which he established after working at ABN AMRO Bank in Hong Kong.[1] He is most known for his media ventures and work as an executive producer in the film and television industry, as well as live theater.[2]

Johnny Hon
韓世灝
Personal details
Born (1971-12-22) 22 December 1971
NationalityChinese (Hong Kong)
Children5
Cecilia Yan-Tung Hon Jacqueline Yan-Ching Hon Rachel Yan-Ling Hon Sabrina Yan-Yiu Hon Christopher Chuen-Shing Hon
EducationSt. Paul's Co-educational College
Uppingham School
Alma materKing's College London (BSc)
Hughes Hall, Cambridge (PhD)
SOAS, University of London (M.A.)
Harvard Business School (Executive education)
Peking University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
ProfessionEntrepreneur
AwardsKnight of the Order of the Star of Anjouan (Comoros)
Order of Friendship (North Korea)
Medal of Honour (Hong Kong)
Medal of Honor, The Sovereign Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem (Knights of Malta)
All Ukrainian Union Medal for the Rebuilding of Ukraine
Websitewww.johnnyhon.com
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese韓世灝
Simplified Chinese韩世灏

Early life and education

Johnny Hon was born in Hong Kong on 22 December 1971 to Hon Tak Sun, and Wong Ling (Betty). He is the eldest of their two sons. Hon now has four daughters and one son. At age 13, Hon left Hong Kong to study at Uppingham School[3] in the United Kingdom. In 1990, he went on to attend King's College London and graduated in 1993.[1] Hon then attended Hughes Hall, Cambridge where he obtained his PhD in Psychiatry.[4] He also holds an M.A. degree in Korean Studies studied at The School of Oriental & African Studies.

Career

After obtaining his PhD, Hon began his career in the private banking sector at ABN AMRO Bank in Hong Kong. He left private banking in 1997 and established Global Group International Holdings Ltd., which developed into an international venture capital company involved in banking, biotechnology, education, entertainment, leisure, financial services, financial technology, gaming, media, mining, oil and gas, property development and sports.

Global Group's media and entertainment investments include a number of international projects such as W, a biographical drama produced by Oliver Stone that explored the life and presidency of George W. Bush. He was also executive producer of the film Fagara written and directed by Heiward Mak,[5] Protégé produced by Derek Yee,[6] and the TV drama series in China, Da Ren Wu (2006–07).[2]

Hon is also involved in the theatre business, and worked as executive producer with Michael Linnit and Michael Grade on the revival of Sunset Boulevard starring Glenn Close.[7] He was also executive producer of the West End musical, 42nd Street (musical).[8]

Hon has investments in fine art, wine collection, and horse racing. He has recently hired French jockey, Gerald Mossé, as his principal rider for his stable of over 40 horses in the United Kingdom and internationally.[9][10]

Philanthropy

The Global Group is a sponsor of educational funds and scholarships in both China and UK, including for University of Oxford and Peking University.[11] The educational scholarships were created to open up opportunities for Chinese students. In July 2015, Hon was awarded the Medal of Honour from the Government of Hong Kong SAR for his contributions to the Lok Sin Tong Benevolent Society, Kowloon.[12]

In early 2018, Hon donated to the New Countryside Construction Project in Xiaping Village, which is located in Yunfu City within China's Guangdong Province. The construction project increased government investment in agriculture, expanding rural areas and the fiscal coverage of rural areas and infrastructure.[13]

Politics

Hon has involvement in a range of diplomatic and political projects. He holds official positions within four governments.[4]

Armenia

In 2012, Hon was appointed adviser to the Minister of Economy of Armenia.[14]

China

Hon is a member of the 12th Heilongjiang Provincial Standing Committee, Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC).[15][16] He is a former Member of the 10th Heilongjiang Provincial CPPCC, the 11th Heilongjiang Provincial CPPCC, and a former Member of the 6th Yunfu Municipal Committee, CPPCC as well the 5th Yunfu Municipal Committee, CPPCC.[17][18][19]

Further, Hon is an Economic Adviser for a number of local governments within China, including the People's Government of Jilin Province and the People's Government of Yuyao City in Zhejiang Province.[20]

Grenada

Hon is the Ambassador-at-large for Grenada and the Honorary Consul of Grenada in Hong Kong.[4]

Hong Kong SAR (China)

Hon was previously a member of the Central Committee of the New People’s Party New People's Party (NPP) and was involved from the time it was established by Regina Ip Lau Suk-yee GBS JP in 2011, he also held the role of Vice Chairman of the Party from January 2019 to June 2023.[21]

North Korea

In 2007, Hon said, “No prize in the world is as prestigious as the ‘International Kim Il Sung Prize. As chairman of the International Kim Il Sung Foundation, I will make every possible effort to carry out the noble cause started by the President, deeply aware of the mission I have assumed before the times and humankind.’”[22] The International Kim Il Sung Prize is an award conferred for contributions to the study and dissemination of the Juche idea.[23]

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

In 2002, Hon was the Commercial Representative for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in Hong Kong and Singapore.[24]

Arms

Hon was granted arms by the Lord Lyon Court in 2018.[25]

Coat of arms of Johnny Hon
Crest
A demi-Chinese dragon Or langued Gules holding in its dexter paw an hour-glass Proper.
Escutcheon
Sable on a fess Or between two Chinese swords saltireways points upwards proper hilted and pommelled of the Second in chief and an ancient crown of the Second in base a horse in full gallop of the First.
Motto
Ambition Perseverance Success

Publications
  • Hon, J., Huppert, F.A., Holland, A.J. and Watson, P. (1998) The value of the Rivermead Behavioural Memory Test (Children's Version) in an epidemiological study of adults with Down's syndrome. British Journal of Clinical Psychology, 37: 15–29
  • Holland, A.J., Hon, J., Huppert, F.A., Stevens, F. and Watson, P. (1998) A population-based study of the prevalence and presentation of dementia in adults with Down's syndrome. British Journal of Psychiatry, 172: 493–498
  • Hon, J., Holland, A.J., Huppert, F.A. and Watson, P. (1999) Neuropsychological assessment of older adults with Down's syndrome: an epidemiological study using the Cambridge Cognitive Examination (CAMCOG). British Journal of Clinical Psychology, 38: 155–165
  • Rubinzstein, D., Hon, J., Stevens, F., Pyrah, L., Tysoe, C., Huppert, F.A., Easton, D.F. and Holland, A.J. (1999) ApoE genotype and risk of dementia in Down's syndrome. Neuropsychiatric Genetics, 88B (4): 344–347
  • Holland, A.J., Hon, J., Huppert, F.A., Stevens, F. and Watson, P. (2000) The incidence and course of dementia in people with Down's syndrome: Findings from a population-based study. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 44 (2): 138–146
  • Ball, S.L., Holland, A.J., Huppert, F.A., Treppner, P., Watson, P. and Hon, J. (2004) The modified CAMDEX informant interview is a valid and reliable tool for use in the diagnosis of dementia in adults with Down's syndrome. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 48 (6): 611–620
  • Ball, S.L., Holland, A.J., Hon, J., Huppert, F.A., Treppner, P. and Watson, P. (2006) Personality and behaviour changes mark the early stages of Alzheimer's disease in adults with Down's syndrome: findings from a prospective population-based study. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 21 (7): 661–673
  • Landt, J., Ball, S.L., Holland, A.J., Hon, J., Owen, A., Treppner, P. and Herbert, J. (2011) Age-Related Changes in Plasma Dehydroepiandrosterone Levels in Adults with Down's Syndrome and the Risk of Dementia. Journal of Neuroendocrinology, 23 (5): 450–455

References
  1. Liu, Cecily (23 December 2017). "Investing in the Spotlight". China Daily.
  2. Brinded, Lianna (24 October 2015). "This famous Asian media mogul told us how Britain needs to overcome its 'phobia' about China". Business Insider. Retrieved 3 June 2018.
  3. Chinese, Visible. "Dr. Johnny Sei-Hoe Hon on Visible Chinese". www.visiblechinese.com. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
  4. Green, Harriet (16 November 2015). "Global Group founder Johnny Hon on human rights". Retrieved 15 May 2018.
  5. "'Fagara' ('Huajiao zhiwei'): Film Review". Hollywood Reporter. 14 August 2019.
  6. "The Formidable Dr Johnny Hon – B Beyond Magazine". B Beyond Magazine. 13 May 2016. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
  7. "Photo Flash: Glenn Close, Andrew Lloyd Webber and More at Opening Night of SUNSET BOULEVARD". BroadwayWorld.com. 5 April 2016. Retrieved 3 June 2018.
  8. Harding, Laura (5 April 2017). "Lady in red Kate Middleton presented with gold tap shoes at West End musical". mirror. Retrieved 15 May 2018.
  9. "Gift Horse: Global Group's Johnny Hon on Why Racehorses Are A Good Investment". 4 June 2018.
  10. "Gift Horse, Global Group's long term investment in racehorses in the UK places the company in a prime position to capitalise on new markets for the sport of kings" (PDF). Hong Kong Tatler.
  11. "Investing in the Future & the Importance of Giving Back – Entrepreneur & Investor". entrepreneurandinvestor.com. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
  12. "Golden Touch". cityam.com. 15 November 2015.
  13. 企业家韩世灏积极做慈善为培育未来社会主人翁-搜狐财经 (in Simplified Chinese). Sohu Business. Retrieved 13 September 2018.
  14. "University of London School of Asian and African Alumni: President of the Hong Kong Exchange Promotion Association Han Shizhen". Bailitop.com (in Chinese). 11 March 2015. Retrieved 11 March 2015.
  15. "Following the "One Belt, One Road" Strategy, Play a Role as a Bridge for Hong Kong People". Wen Weipo (in Chinese). 1 July 2017. Retrieved 1 July 2017.
  16. "Hong Kong and Macao Commissioner Han Shizhen: Promoting New Diversified Industry Development and Innovating Poverty Alleviation Model". Wen Weipo (in Chinese). 26 January 2018. Retrieved 26 January 2018.
  17. 韩世灏博士儿童先心病基金慈善救助项目落户哈市儿童医院 – 好大夫在线. www.haodf.com. Retrieved 13 September 2018.
  18. 韓世灝博士 樂善興學 勵志青年 創見宏圖 – 香港文匯報. paper.wenweipo.com. Retrieved 13 September 2018.
  19. 訪政協黑龍江省第十一屆委員會委員韓世灝 – 香港文匯報. paper.wenweipo.com. Retrieved 13 September 2018.
  20. 二零一六年度總理就職典禮特輯 (PDF). Wen Wei Po.
  21. "信報即時新聞 – 韓世灝任新民黨副主席". 信報即時新聞. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
  22. "Chairman of International Kim Il Sung Foundation Interviewed". Korean Central News Agency. 20 October 2007. Retrieved 10 December 2018.
  23. "Even a bad-boy dictator needs friends". Public Radio International (PRI). 2 December 2014. Retrieved 10 December 2018.
  24. 二零一六年度總理就職典禮特輯 (PDF). Wen Wei Po.
  25. "New Grant of Arms". Heraldry Society of Scotland. 31 October 2018. Retrieved 7 August 2019.
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