Francis Tam Explained

Francis Tam
Tam Pak Yuen
Native Name Lang:zh-mo
Office:Secretary of Economy and Finance of Macau
Term Start:20 December 1999
Term End:20 December 2014
Predecessor:Vítor Rodrigues Pessoa
as Secretary for Economic Coordination of Macau
Successor:Lionel Leong Vai Tac
Birth Date:May 1949
Birth Place:Portuguese Macau
Nationality:Chinese
Residence:Macau
Alma Mater:University of East Asia
University of Hong Kong
University of London
Occupation:civil servant
Profession:businessman

Francis Tam Pak Yuen (born May 1949) was the incumbent Secretary for Economy and Finance of Macau in 1999–2014.

Education

Born in Macau, Tam obtained a British Senior diploma in business management, a diploma in Law of China, and a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of East Asia.

Business career

Prior to his current position, Tam was in the business of textiles with positions such as general manager of the Lun Hap Garment Factoryand deputy director of the Macao Association of Manufacturers. He has held positions with various trade and business related entities including the board of directors of Macao's Chinese Chamber of Commerce and executive member of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce.

Pro-China causes and Chinese political memberships

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