David Robert Ford

David Robert Ford

Sir David Robert Ford KBE, LVO (Chinese: 霍德爵士) (born February 22, 1935), was the fifth and the last non-Chinese Chief Secretary of Hong Kong. He initiated the planning for Hong Kong's new international airport at Chek Lap Kok in 1989.

Ford served in the British Army (Royal Artillery and Commando Brigade) and retired as a Major in 1972. Other than service in Hong Kong, Ford also spent time in the Northern Ireland office.

Ford served as Hong Kong Commissioner in London 1980-1981 and again from 1994-1997.

Ford has left Hong Kong and splits his time between Devon and London.

Sir David's wife was a founder and subsequently patron of the Hong Kong Children's Cancer Foundation from 1988 to 1992. He is also chair of the board of UK Broadband, a wireless broadband service provider.[1]

Rumours

There are persistent rumours that Ford, previously a career soldier, maintained close links with MI6 throughout his time in government service and that he was instrumental in gathering secret information about the People's Republic of China.[2][dubious – discuss][citation needed]

References

  1. ^ About Management - UK Broadband
  2. ^ CBFE's News Releases[dead link]
Political offices
Preceded by
John Martin Rowlands		 Secretary for the Civil Service
1985 – 1986		 Succeeded by
Harnam Singh Grewal
Government offices
Preceded by
Sir David Akers-Jones		 Chief Secretary of Hong Kong
1987 – 1993		 Succeeded by
Anson Chan


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