About Tom Chan
Tom Chan was a businessperson.
Tom Chan is a Canadian businessman and philanthropist. He is known for donating $10 million in support of the University of British Columbia's Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, along with his brother, Caleb Chan.
Awards and recognitions Chan has been conferred two honorary degrees: Doctor of Laws from the Southwestern Adventist University and Doctor of Letters from the University of British Columbia.
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Who was Tom Chan?
retired entrepreneur, philanthropist
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Tom Chan was born in Hong Kong.
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