Executive Director Legal and Compliance, General Counsel | The Hong Kong Jockey Club
James Bidlake
Executive Director Legal and Compliance, General Counsel | The Hong Kong Jockey Club
As a world-class racing club, the HKJC acts continuously for the betterment of our society. I am responsible for leading the Legal and Compliance Division to drive legal and compliance activities to ensure the operations of the Club and its subsidiaries are conducted in accordance with the law and to help protect the Club’s rights, brand and reputation through prudent legal and regulatory advice. As the Secretary to the Board of Stewards and the Board of Trustees, my role is to safeguard the highest standard of corporate governance and integrity of our businesses.
The Club is the largest taxpayer in Hong Kong and one of the city’s major employers. The Club has been contributing to the betterment of Hong Kong for over a century, both directly and through The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust. In 2023-2024, the Club’s Charities Trust approved a total of HK$10.2 billion (US$1.3 billion approximately) in donations to 173 charity and community projects. The Trust is one of the world’s top ten charity donors.
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