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Born in Hong Kong and landed Canada in 1967, Thomas Fung studied business at UBC and New York University, and undergone training at Bears Sterns, ACLI Commodity and Merrill Lynch in Wall Street New York, as well as Banque Paribas in Paris, which the family had substantial equity interest.
Mr. Fung founded the Fairchild Group in 1984 and has successfully built a portfolio of businesses ranging from property development, television and radio broadcasting, publishing, internet e-commerce, sourcing, retail and wholesale of over 40,000 variety of products. An independent media survey done by AC Nielson - DJC Research showed the Fairchild media Group captures the highest audienceship (70-88%) in all its media categories across Canada, it is also proven to be the most influential Asian Media Group outside of Asia. Fung also worked ten years in Hong Kong, during which he was in banking and securities, in film productions and advertisings.
Fairchild's pioneer project "Aberdeen Centre" commenced in 1990 as the first and largest Asian theme shopping mall in North American, captured international media coverage throughout the years, it is rated as one of the "must go" tourist spots in Vancouver, British Columbia. Recently the City of Richmond named the area Aberdeen District, in recognition of Aberdeen Centre's contributions.. The Centre's third phase of expansion will be completed in 2010, will be linked to the Rapid Transit system to meet the opening of Winter Olympic games.
Facilitated by the Fairchild Group's national media reach, Mr. Fung provides significant supports and participated as advisor or directorship role, in non profit organizations such as the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Vancouver Art Gallery, Red Cross, University of British Columbia, Vancouver International Film Festival, and Strategic Advisor to International Trade for the Canadian government, Royal Conservatory of Music.
The unique position of the Fairchild Group and its strategies captured the international media attention such as: CNN, CNBC, CBS, NHK, Wall Street Journal, Forbes etc, gave positive coverage on the success stories of Thomas Fung. Time magazine has named Mr. Fung as one of the most influential people in Canada. Business In Vancouver has chosen Thomas Fung as one of the top ten business person for the decade, while Vancouver Magazine has named Fung as one of the power list who call the shots, shape our lives and rule the city in Year 2002 to 2007 In October 2006, Vancouver Sun has chosen Mr. Fung as one of the 100 Influential Chinese Canadians in British Columbia. Vancouver Magazine has listed Mr. Fung as one of the Power 50's in year 2006 and 2007. In February 2008, Mr. Fung was awarded the Spirit of Vancouver Leadership Award by the Board of Trade and City Mayor.
"The Spirit of Enterprise", is what the Fairchild Group is all about. Under the leadership of Thomas Fung, chairman and founder of the Fairchild Group, it has successfully built a portfolio of businesses since 1984 with an investment portfolio over US$200 million. Its involvement in the community touches the heart and soul of many, particularly the multi-cultural groups by serving their many needs.
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