British Chamber of Commerce HK appoints JLL's Jeremy Sheldon as chairman

He will serve until 2025.

The British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong has named Jones Lang LaSalle's (JLL) Jeremy Sheldon as its chairman for 2024-2025.

He will succeed Anne Kerr from Mott MacDonald.

“Building upon the great work of my predecessor, I am dedicated to ensuring the chamber remains highly relevant to the business community. Hong Kong's future growth is brimming with potential, and I am committed to championing our members' interests, fostering collaboration, and supporting their success in this dynamic landscape,” Sheldon said. 

Paul McSheaffrey (KPMG China, Hong Kong) and Rachel Huf (Barclays Bank PLC), both serving as vice chairman, will work with Sheldon.

Keith Pogson of Ernst & Young will also serve as treasurer.

The elected directors of the chamber are:

• Elsie Kung, Bank of China (Hong Kong)
• Graham Baker, Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited
• Jonathan Cummings, Landor
• Kathryn Weaver, Seyfarth Shaw
• Omar Malik, The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited
• Peter Hatt, Standard Chartered Bank (HK) Limited
• Richard Sell, Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company (HAECO)
• Stephen Kitts, Eversheds Sutherland
• Steven Chan, Prudential plc
• Susheela Rivers, DLA Piper