Sir David Li (1939– ) Son of Li Fook-shu, David Li studied mathematics at
Imperial College London, and then studied economics and law at
Selwyn College,
University of Cambridge. He joined the bank in 1969, becoming Chief Executive in 1981 to 2019, and Chairman in 1997. Throughout his distinguished career, he served as a member of the
Legislative Council, the
Executive Council, was the
Pro-Chancellor of the
University of Hong Kong and sat on a number of boards of public Hong Kong companies. In the 2005
Queen's Birthday Honours, he was made a
Knight Bachelor by the United Kingdom for his contributions to British education.
Arthur Li (1945– ) Younger brother of David Li, Arthur Li is a qualified doctor and politician. Educated at the
University of Cambridge, Arthur Li held several prominent roles in education and government, becoming the Vice-Chancellor of
Chinese University of Hong Kong from 1996 to 2002, the
Secretary for Education and Manpower from 2002 to 2007, and since 2015 has been appointed as the Chairman of the Council of the
University of Hong Kong. He is also a current member of the
Executive Council, and serves as a director of the Bank of East Asia.
Gladys Li (1948– ) Daughter of Simon Li, Gladys Li trained as a barrister in England and became involved in politics and public affairs upon her return to Hong Kong in 1982. Appointed
Queen's Counsel in 1990, she was the Chairman of the
Hong Kong Bar Association in 1995 and 1996.
Stephen Li (1960– ) Younger brother of Gladys Li, Stephen Li trained as an accountant at
King's College London and joined the Bank of East Asia as a director in 2006.
Aubrey Li (1950– ) Son of Li Fook-wo, Aubrey Li was educated at
Brown University and received his MBA from
Columbia University. He worked as an investment banker and joined the Bank of East Asia as a director in 1995.
Donald Li (1954– ) Son of Henry Li, Donald Li was educated at
Cornell University and at the
University of Hong Kong Faculty of Medicine. Donald Li was an active member of a number of government and public health bodies as well as serving as a steward of the
Hong Kong Jockey Club.
Andrew Li (1948– ) Son of Li Fook-kow, Andrew Li was educated at the
University of Cambridge as a barrister and was called to the
Hong Kong Bar in 1973. He was appointed as
Queen's Counsel in 1988 and became Hong Kong's 1st
Chief Justice of the Court of Final Appeal, serving from the Court's establishment in 1997 until 2010.
Lord Millett, who served alongside Li as a non-permanent judge of the CFA, described Li as "[certainly] the wisest" member of the court. == Fourth generation ==