After graduating from St Paul's Co-educational College in Hong Kong in 1971, Mr Carlson Tong furthered his studies in the United Kingdom and then qualified as a Chartered Accountant. In 1979, he joined KPMG in Cardiff, UK and returned to Hong Kong in 1985. He became a local partner of the firm in 1989 and elected Chairman of KPMG China and Hong Kong in 2007, and became Asia Pacific Chairman and a member of the global board in 2009. Mr Tong retired in 2011 after serving his firm for over 30 years, and has since become increasingly active in contributing his expertise to community services. Current Appointments:- ■ Chairman, Securities and Futures Commission ■ Chairman, University Grants Committee ■ Member, Exchange Fund Advisory Committee ■ Member, Airport Authority ■ Member, Human Resources Planning Commission ■ Member, Independent Commission on Remuneration for Members of the Executive Council and the Legislature, and Officials under the Political Appointment System of the HKSAR ■ Council Advisor, Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra Limited

Past Appointments:- ■ Chairman, English Schools Foundation (2011-2015) ■ Chairman, Hong Kong Sports Institute (2012-2017) ■ Chairman, Employees’ Compensation Insurance Levies Management Board (2007-2013) ■ Chairman of the Main Board and GEM Listing Committee of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Ltd (2006-2008) and member of the Listing Committee (2002-2006) ■ Vice President (2006) and Council Member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (2001-2008) ■ Hon Treasurer (2001-2003) and Vice Chairman (2003-2007), Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra Limited