Francis Tam Pak Yuen, male, is a native of Macao. He was born in 1949, completed his primary and secondary education in Macao and Hong Kong, and obtained a Higher
National Diploma in Business Administration in England. Mr. Tam continued his studies at the University of East Asia and received a diploma in Chinese Law and a Master's Degree in Business Administration.
Mr. Tam began his business career in 1970. He had experience in garment manufacturing, logistics, trading and real estate investment. Mr. Tam was a member of the 9th and 10th CPPCC, a member of the Preparatory Committee of the Macao Special Administrative Region, president of the Macao Shippers' Association, and vice-president of the Macao Manufacturers' Association. He was also a board member of the Macao Chamber of Commerce, the China Overseas Friendship Association, and the China Society for Promotion of the Guangcai Program. He was a member of the Executive Committee of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce. Mr. Tam was reappointed as Secretary of Economy and Finance in 2004.
Mr. Tam is a member of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, the National Club of Toronto, Canada, the Hong Kong Foreign Correspondents Club, and the Hong Kong Club.