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2011-2012 DGE David Harilela
Alias Devidas Jethanand Harilel 夏大衛 |
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| Birth date: |
25th April, 1949
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| Birthplace: |
Hong Kong
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| Passport: |
British Citizen
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| Wife: |
Avisha Harilela
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| Children: |
Daughters Divia , Davina ; & Sheeva
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| Education: |
- Diocesan Boy’s School
- B. Sc. In Business Administration from the
University of Southern California (USC)
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| Honours: |
- Ambassador for USC
- Executive Committee USC Alumni Association
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| Hobbies: |
- Singer
- Songwriter
- Poet
- Backgammon
- Basketball
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| Group Activities: |
- Hotels , Properties and Investments
- Licensing Specialist
- OEM/ODM Specialist
- Trading Pioneers
- Inventors & Distributors of Patented Products
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| Experience: |
- 1984 Bought out and reorganized Harilela’s trading group activities from his family for US$1.6 Million with seed capital of HK$30000 and loan of HK$11 million .
- 1991 Utilized Harilela (George) Ltd. as his major vehicle to turn from a general trading into becoming a major licensing company representing Disney, Time Warner, Steffi Graf, Etc.
- 1992 Secured the first Multi-Category license for HGL for the World Cup USA ’94 for Europe, Africa, Middle East & Mexico.
- 1994 Grouped all his companies under the David Harilela Group of Cos. Banner after securing the exclusive Steffi Graf Apparel license for the world.
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| Titles: |
- CEO, Harilela (George) Ltd.
- CEO, HPZ International Ltd.
- Director, Hotel Holdings Ltd.
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| Owners of: |
- Harilela Group of Hotels
- Holiday Inns – HK, Singapore, Bangkok, Penang
- Sheraton Belgravia –UK
- Quality Hotel Dorval - Montreal
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| Board of Advisors: |
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| Board of Directors: |
- Non-Executive Director of Vision Tech
- HK Stock Exchange 922
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| Charities: |
- Director -The Community Chest of Hong Kong
- Founder & Trustee -The George and Chandra Harilela Foundation
- Trustee - Kanya Daan Trust Website
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| Family Rotary History |
- Comes from a family of dedicated Rotarians
- Father - Late George Harilela was Past President of Rotary Club of Kowloon
- Uncle Dr. Hari Harilela – was the 1st District Governor of
District 3450 in 1965/66
- His Uncle the Late Peter Harilela – was Past President of RC Kowloon North
- Uncle Bob Harilela – was Past President of RC of Kowloon
- Uncle Gary Harilela – was Past President of RC Kowloon North
- His Uncle the Late Mohan Harilela - Past President of RC Kowloon North
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| Personal Rotary History |
- Joined Rotary Club of Kowloon Golden Mile in July 1999
- Club President of RCKGM for year 2006-2007 “Lead the Way”
- During my RCKGM Club Presidency - I was accredited with the following awards and recognitions by DG Tony Wong
- President of the Year - 2006 – 2007
- Rotary Club of the Year – 2006 – 2007
- Have been a Club Secretary – 2002 – 2003
- Have been a Club Membership Director – 2003 – 2004
- Have been a Club Fellowship Director – 2004 – 2005
- Have been a Club Rotary International Service – 2005 -2006
- Have been Club Co-Chairman Ball & PE - 2005 – 2006
- Have been Club President 2006 – 2007
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| District Duties: |
- Chaired the Movie Premiered “Tuxedo” on Oct. 07, 2002 for District HEP “B” Immunization Programme.
- Awarded Certificate of Recognition by DG Gloria Chan for “Outstanding Leadership & Devoted Service as Hepatitis B Fundraising Chairman
- Entertained at Rotary events & was awarded as “Rotary Superstar” for performance during District Installation 2003 – 2004
- Deputy Assistant Governor for Area 7 Clubs – 2007 – 2008
- Assistant Governor for Area 7 Clubs – 2008-2009
- Multiple Paul Harris Fellow
- Major Donor to RF
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