Professor Herman Hu Shao-ming, Chairman of Ryoden Development Limited (Ryoden), served for 14 years on the Council of City University of Hong Kong (CityU), both as a member and as Chairman, at a time when the University made many remarkable achievements, including groundbreaking results in fundraising, the successful establishment of the Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences, and the launch of Hong Kong’s first undergraduate veterinary programme to spearhead innovation. Professor Hu has long been well respected in political, business and sports circles in Hong Kong. He has extensive experience in commercial and public service leadership and has served on numerous public service committees and professional bodies. Professor Hu’s wife, Mrs Jeanie Hu Leung Tze-wai, has also participated actively in social services. She is the Chair of the Hong Kong Sea Cadet Corps and has a strong interest in promoting the welfare and educational development of young people.
Not only Professor Hu has a special tie with CityU, his family has also provided unwavering support and a substantial financial contribution to the University. Mr Raymond Hu Liang-ming, Professor Hu’s younger brother, is the Deputy Chairman and Managing Director of Ryoden. He is an architect and has extensive experience in property development and investment, as well as property management. The company has done very well, with impressive achievements in residential, commercial and industrial projects in Hong Kong and the mainland China.
In addition to setting up three named professorships, Professor Hu and Ryoden have established scholarships to recognize outstanding CityU’s student athletes and supported the development of the Hu Fa Kuang Sports Centre, which was named after their esteemed father, Dr Hu Fa-kuang, CBE, GBS, JP, founder and Honorary Chairman of Ryoden.