mbspecial THE TOP-100 72 23 Ted Chan Ying Tat Formerly the co-chief operating officer for gaming of Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd, Mr Chan was appointed as the company’s sole chief operating officer in February, after the departure of Nicholas Naples. He is a long-standing and trusted associate of Lawrence Ho Yau Lung. He was the chief executive of Amax Entertainment Holdings Ltd from December 2007 until November 2008, at a time when the company was one of Macau’s largest junket operators, playing a key role in the supply of VIP players to Crown Macau (now Altira). 24 Constance Hsu Ching Hui Since December 2008, Ms Hsu has been the president of Mocha Clubs, a subsidiary of Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd that runs the city’s largest network of slot parlours. She first entered the company in 2003.
The junkets 25 Alvin Chau Cheok Wa Mr Chau is the founder and co-owner of SunCity Group, one of the largest junket operators in Macau.
26 Jack Lam Yin Lok Starting his career in the junket industry in the early 1980s, Mr Lam is now the chairman of major junket operator Jimei Group. 27 Nick Niglio Mr Niglio is the chief operating officer of Neptune Group Ltd, which ranks among the city’s biggest junket investors. The American executive has been working in the gaming industry for over 25 years.
The tycoons 28 Liu Chak Wan Liu Chak Wan holds several business interests in Macau. He is a member of the national committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative and a member of the Executive Council, an advisory body to the government.
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29 Ma Iao Lai Businessman Ma Iao Lai is the president of the powerful Macau Chamber of Commerce. He is also a member of the national committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and a member of the Executive Council. 30 Lao Ngai Leong Mr Lao is a high-profile businessman in Macau, mainly engaged in real estate. He is also a member of the National People’s Congress. 31 Terry Sio Yuen Yee Ms Sio is the group founder and chief executive of Macau-based luxury brand retailer Rainbow Group. She first started the company in 1979. 32 Stanley Au Chong Kit Mr Kit is chairman of the Delta Asia Financial Group, which owns Banco Delta Asia Ltd. He ran a losing campaign against Edmund Ho Hau Wah in the election for the first chief executive in 1999. Afterwards Mr Ho appointed Mr Au to the Legislative Assembly. Mr Au has been the chairman of the Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Macau since its inception in 1998. 33 David Chow Kam Fai A former legislator, Mr Chow is a Macau-based businessman engaged in tourism, entertainment and gaming. Despite efforts to turn around business at his lagging Macau Fisherman’s Wharf theme park, he has yet to achieve success. Mr Chow is also the honorary consul of Cape Verde in Macau. His wife Melinda Chan Mei Yi has filled his shoes as a legislator. 34 Ng Fok A veteran entrepreneur with a wide range of business interests, Mr Fok owns President casino and was the biggest shareholder of the now bankrupted ferry operator Macao Dragon Co Ltd. He is also a Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference delegate.