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.
2004— | Secretary of Economy and Finance, Central People's Government Macao SAR | |
2003— | Member, 10th CPPCC, National Committee | |
1998—2003 | Member, 9th CPPCC, National Committee | |
1996—1997 | Director, Macao SAR Preparatory Committee, Government Delegation, Macao Hand-Over Ceremony (Coordination Office) | |
1994—1996 | Deputy Secretary for Constitutional Affairs, Central People's Government Macao SAR (Sino-British Joint Liaison Group) | |
1991—1994 | Director, Chinese Embassy, Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office Hong Kong SAR | |
1989—1991 | Administrative Assistant to Chief Secretary, Central People's Government Macao SAR | |
1987—1989 | Principal Assistant Economic Secretary, Aviation, Airport and Tourism Policy Department Macao SAR | |
1983 | Graduate, University of London United Kingdom, London (Bachelor of Law) | |
1978 | Graduate, University of Hong Kong Hong Kong SAR |