The Hong Kong Institute of Directors

Good Corporate Governance Essential
to Steering Modern World


	The Hon Donald Tsang Yam-kuen GBM Chief Executive, Hong Kong SAR and Patron of The Hong Kong Institute of Directors: "No one can dispute the importance of the helmsmanship of directors who have corporate governance at heart. Directors play an indispensable role in guarding against corporate malpractice. As a strong advocate of good corporate governance, the Institute has done a commendable job in raising directors' awareness through a wide range of seminars, training programmes and publications."
Prof K C Chan, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury: "The Hong Kong Institute of Directors has made great contributions to enhancing the quality of company directors and hence the corporate governance standard in Hong Kong, through the issuance of guidelines and organisation of training programmes. I would like to appeal to all to continue to help disseminate and safeguard this important core value of our system."

Dr the Hon Charles Lee GBM GBS JP HonFHKIoD, Executive Councillor:
"Good corporate governance enhances a company's image as well as attracts investment interest. It is not only wise, practicable and essential to every company, but also contributes to raising the quality and international stature of our corporations."

Mr Martin Wheatley, Former Chief Executive Officer, Securities and Futures Commission:
"As can be seen in recent worldwide studies conducted on the competitiveness of markets and corporations, on a global level, investors attach huge importance to a market's and a company's corporate governance when it comes to assessing the value of a stock."

The Hon Mrs Sophie Leung SBS OBE JP FHKIoD, HKSAR Deputy, 10th National People's Congress PRC, Legislative Councillor, Former Chairperson, Women's Commission, Founder & Chairman, The Young Entrepreneurs Development Council:
"Good corporate governance applies equally to both business firms and public not-for-profit organizations. It is essential to any well-run organization and ensures that the interests of all stakeholders are balanced. To enhance prosperity in all sectors of Hong Kong, good corporate governance must be promoted society-wide."

Mr Moses Cheng GBS OBE JP FHKIoD, Hon President and Chairman Emeritus, The Hong Kong Institute of Directors:
"The board of directors of a company is ultimately responsible for corporate governance and makes the decisions that determine the company's prosperity and integrity. It is vital that directors approach their duties with professionalism."

Mr Peter S H Wong MBA FHKIoD, Chairman, The Hong Kong Institute of Directors:

In the implementation of good corporate governance, it is essential for directors to establish the right culture, polices and practices to direct and control company's performance and operations.

Ms Carlye W L Tsui BBS MBE JP FHKIoD, Chief Executive Officer, The Hong Kong Institute of Directors:
"Directors must demonstrate leadership in enterprise and integrity. It is pertinent that directors engage in continuing professional development to remain up-to-date with corporate governance practices."