David Webb MBE: Hong Kong Investor Honoured
- David Webb, a British corporate governance activist in Hong Kong, has been appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE).
- Webb, a former investment banker, shared his delight on his webb-site platform, noting the United Kingdom government's interest in Hong Kong affairs.
- His name appeared on the King's birthday honors list, published in the U.K., citing his services to corporate economic governance in Hong Kong.
David Webb, the Hong Kong corporate governance advocate, receives the Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in recognition of his nearly three decades of dedicated service. This prestigious award highlights webb’s pivotal role in elevating corporate economic governance standards. The honor, announced on the King’s birthday list, acknowledges his significant impact on Hong kong’s financial landscape. Webb, a former investment banker, expressed his delight, emphasizing the importance of this recognition to his family and the people of Hong Kong. News Directory 3 covers this and other important events. Webb’s “final battle” comments add further intrigue. Seize the day like Webb. Discover what’s next …
Hong kong’s David webb Receives MBE for Corporate Governance advocacy
Updated June 14, 2025
David Webb, a British corporate governance activist in Hong Kong, has been appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE). The honor recognizes his nearly 30 years of contributions to raising standards of corporate economic governance in the city.
Webb, a former investment banker, shared his delight on his webb-site platform, noting the United Kingdom government’s interest in Hong Kong affairs. He said the appointment acknowledged his efforts over the past 27 years.
His name appeared on the King’s birthday honors list, published in the U.K., citing his services to corporate economic governance in Hong Kong.
“I am of course delighted… What matters to me most though is how my work is perceived by the people of Hong Kong and beyond, and I’ve been deeply touched by their many tributes over the last few months as I began to withdraw from public life and prepare for my final battle,” Webb said.
Webb also emphasized the importance of the honor to his family, who have supported him throughout his career.He concluded his message with “carpe diem” and its Cantonese equivalent, urging people to seize the day.