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ERIC FOK

Vice Chairman of the Fok Ying Tung Group, Chairman of the Football Association of Hong Kong, China
Eric Fok currently serves as Vice Chairman of the Fok Ying Tung Group, overseeing the group's strategic development and cross-border projects. In recent years, he has actively been involved in the promotion and development of the cultural, sports, and tourism industries. He is also Chairman of the Administrative Committee of the Henry Fok Foundation (Macao) and Director of Resorts, S.A. The Fok family has long been actively involved in China's reform, opening-up and modernisation efforts. Eric continues this family mission, dedicating himself to promoting the integration and high-quality development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, aligning fully with national strategies and deeply integrating into the country's overall development. Apart from the family business, Eric is actively involved in promoting the development of football. He became the Chairman of the Football Association of Hong Kong, China in 2023. As Chairman, he has focused on improving the youth training system, enhancing the competitiveness of local leagues and cup competitions, strengthening ties with international organizations, and promoting fan culture and stadium economy through innovative approaches. Under his leadership, the Hong Kong Representative Team achieved a significant milestone in home game atmosphere during the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers. All three of their home matches held at Kai Tak Sports Park were sold out consecutively, marking a significant milestone in Hong Kong's football history for home-game atmosphere. He seeks to extend his influence internationally and has been a member of the Asian Football Confederation (East Zone) Executive Committee since 2019. In 2022, he became the Vice President of the East Asian Football Federation. In recognition of his contributions to public affairs and social services, he was appointed a Justice of the Peace on 27 July 2022 and was awarded the Bronze Bauhinia Star on 1 July 2026 by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government. Effective 1 June 2026, he became a member of the Airport Authority Hong Kong.
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