1. Lawrence Ho moved to Canada as a child, studied at Upper Canada College, and graduated from the University of Toronto with a bachelor's degree in commerce in 1999.
11 Facts About Lawrence Ho
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Lawrence Ho was awarded an honorary doctorate by Edinburgh Napier University, Scotland in July 2009.
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Lawrence Ho renovated Melco's Jumbo restaurant brand and further expanded Melco into finances and technology, associating the firm with companies such as VC Brokerage and i-Asia.
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Lawrence Ho was appointed Melco International's chairman and CEO on 15 March 2006, and Melco Crown listed on the NASDAQ in December 2006.
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Lawrence Ho was listed among the 50 richest people in Hong Kong.
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Lawrence Ho is chairman of Maple Peak Investments in Canada and was previously the chairman of Summit Ascent Holdings.
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Lawrence Ho is a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.
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Lawrence Ho is vice-chairman of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce.
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Lawrence Ho is an honorary lifetime member of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce of Hong Kong, and he has been a member of the All-China Youth Federation and the Macau Basic Law Promotion Association.
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Lawrence Ho has been chairman of the Chamber of Hong Kong Listed Companies and the Macau International Volunteers Association.
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Lawrence Ho is honorary president of Association of Property Agents and Real Estate Developers of Macau.