Sir Thomas Jackson, 1st Baronet
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Sir Thomas Jackson, 1st Baronet, (昃臣 1841 - 1915) was the chief manager of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation. He was responsible for financing the development of Colonial Hong Kong under the first large scale bank.
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[edit] Early years
In 1864 the foundation of the HSBC building was being developed.[1] Jackson may have immigrated from the United Kingdom to Hong Kong as early as 1865 to take part in the bank opening.
[edit] Achievements
From 1870 to 1902 Jackson was the chief manager of HSBC.[2] Under his business leadership the bank became the premiere bank in Asia. Though some references have indicated his tenure at HSBC actually began in 1876 with a 26 year tenure. "Bart" is an abbreviation for Baronet, an honour conferred upon him on August 4, 1902.
[edit] Legacy
A statue of Jackson was raised in Statue Square in honor of his contribution to the financial industry.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Lim, Patricia (2002). Discovering Hong Hong's Cultural Heritage, Volume One. Central, Hong Kong: Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-592723-0.
- ^ Lambcutlet. "Lambcutlet actual Statue Square box photo". Retrieved on 2007-02-17.
