Milton Wong

Milton Wong (born February 12, 1939 - December 31, 2011) was a Canadian businessman, financier, and philanthropist. Wong became one of Canada's most prolific money managers and was the Chairman of HSBC. Many of his peers consider him one of the most innovative and tenacious financiers of his generation. Combined with his business acumen, Milton mentored and enabled an entire community of businessmen and investors.

Early life Milton was born to Chinese immigrant parents Wong Kung Lai and Wong Chu Man. He was the second-youngest of a family with four daughters and five sons. His father started a shop which was named Modernize Tailors in 1913. He was raised in Vancouver's Chinatown. After graduating from high school at Vancouver Technical Secondary, he went on to study economics and political science at the University of British Columbia. He later sold this firm to HSBC and became the head of HSBC Asset Manager (Canada) Ltd where took on managing billions of dollars within global assets. After the acquisition closed, ALI Technologies was renamed to McKesson Medical Imaging and maintains a significant R&D presence in Richmond, British Columbia.

In 1986, Milton collaborated with Murray Leith Sr and Michael Ryan to fund and establish the Portfolio Management Foundation program at UBC's Sauder School of Business. Its influence on Vancouver's investment community has been significant.

Wong had Christian roots.

Boards and memberships In addition to being active in the world of Canadian finance, he has been on the boards of a myriad of organizations. Rio Tinto Alcan Genome British Columbia He has been honoured with numerous awards such as the Order of Canada and the Order of British Columbia and has been commended by numerous Vancouver politicians such as Gregor Robertson and B.C. NDP Leader Adrian Dix for his business acumen, financial impact, civic leadership, and contributions to Canada.

Two years prior to his death, a theatre was named in his and his wife's honour, Fei and Milton Wong Experimental Theatre.