CENTRE STAGE – Creating a Life Well Travelled September 2016 NEWSWIRE CORPORATE

Bicentennial celebration

Lengthy public transport delays due to flooding, as well as record crowds CONTENTS of voters polling for the Brexit referendum, failed to dampen the Sep 2016 enthusiasm of guests at a luncheon held on 23rd June to celebrate John & Sons’ 200th anniversary. More than 180 attendees – including staff, pensioners and shareholders – enjoyed the historic event, which The Swire group is a multinational, multi-disciplined commercial group, with was held at the Fishmongers’ Hall 01 its principal areas of operations in the Asia Pacific region, and centred on the in the City of London and hosted Greater area. is home to publicly quoted Swire Pacific, whose by Swire group Chairman, Barnaby core businesses are grouped under five operating divisions: property, aviation, NEWSWIRE Swire, whose great-great-great- beverages, marine services, and trading & industrial. John Swire & Sons Limited, headquartered in the UK, is the parent company of the group. In addition to its grandfather founded the firm. controlling shareholding in Swire Pacific, John Swire & Sons Limited operates a range of wholly-owned businesses, including deep-sea shipping, cold storage, 16 offshore and road transport logistics services, waste to energy, mining services, and beverage ingredients with main areas of operation in Australia, Papua New John Swire & Sons Limited directors, shareholders and advisors to the board attended the CENTRE STAGE Guinea, East Africa, Sri Lanka, the USA and the UK. company’s 2016 Annual General Meeting, which was also held on 23rd June. Please send material to the Editor, GPO Box 1, Hong Kong, or email us at [email protected]. For pictures, we welcome prints, colour slides or computer graphics in JPG format (500dpi and 20cm x 16cm), and digital photos taken by cameras with 8 Megapixels or above.

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A time for old friends to reminisce: the JS&S anniversary luncheon marked 200 years since John Swire established his import-export business in Liverpool in 1816.

Cathay Pacific’s new A350-900XWB aircraft features the latest in design, technology and inflight products, helping the airline to deliver on its promise of a Life Well Travelled. More on page 16.

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New book celebrates 150 years in China

John Slosar, Chairman of John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Limited, shares his business management philosophy at the panel discussion held during the book launch event in . “The Taikoo Way – Swire in China for 150 years” is available in Joint Publishing bookstores and major online stores nationwide.

Global CEO Council

In June, Merlin Swire, Deputy Chairman and CEO of role of Hong Kong as a “super connector” in the One Belt John Swire & Sons Limited, met with Chinese Premier One Road initiative, and discussed the significance of (Left to right) At the book launch event in Shanghai are Adrian Harley, Director and Chief Representative of John Swire & Sons (China) Limited, Huang Tao, Chief Editor of Shanghai Joint Publishing, Barnaby Swire, Chairman of John Swire & Sons Li Keqiang during the fourth roundtable summit of the the aviation industry in enhancing connectivity between Limited, Chen Qidian, Chairman & General Manager of Shanghai Joint Publishing, Ian Shiu, Director of John Swire & Sons Global CEO Council at the Great Hall of the People in China and the rest of the world. The summit also saw (H.K.) Limited and Anne Lee, Deputy Chief Editor of Joint Publishing Hong Kong. Beijing. Attended by the Presidents and CEOs of 15 the business leaders visit the headquarters of the This year marks two very significant milestones in China over the period. Launch events were held in multinational corporations, the themes of this year’s Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and meet with its for Swire: 2016 is the 200th anniversary of the May at Bund 22 in Shanghai (a very significant venue, summit were the opportunities and challenges of China’s President, Mr Jin Liqun. establishment in the UK of the group’s parent company, since this building was headquarters to Swire’s China 13th Five-Year Plan. Mr Swire shared his views on the John Swire & Sons, and it is also 150 years since John businesses for many years) and in Beijing at The Opposite Samuel Swire arrived in Shanghai in 1866 to open the House, Taikoo Li Sanlitun. An exhibition showcasing key firm’s first China office; soon afterwards, he gave his milestones, as well as a diverse collection of Swire group company the “Taikoo”. artefacts, accompanied both events.

To commemorate the group’s sesquicentenary in China, Swire has commissioned a new Chinese-language history: “The Taikoo Way – Swire in China for 150 years”, compiled by Professor Stephanie Chung Po-yin of Hong Kong Baptist University. The book tells the story of how a small trading firm evolved into the global conglomerate it is today. After establishing the Shanghai branch, Swire ventured into shipping, insurance, sugar refining and dockyards; later, the firm developed world-renowned Cathay Pacific Airways, acquired a Coca-Cola bottling franchise, and diversified into property.

The story of Swire’s 150-year history in China is a testament to the group’s long-term business strategy and also reflects the many socio-economic changes

Merlin Swire (fifth from left, back row) and fellow delegates at the Global CEO Council summit hosted by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang (sixth from left, front row).

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Courtesy visits to senior Chinese Senior management appointments officials John Swire & Sons Limited Swire Pacific Limited Swire Properties During his visit to Beijing in June, Merlin Swire paid a Sean Pelling has been appointed Kieran Bowers has been appointed courtesy call on Mr Jiang Zengwei, Chairman of the Director of the Office for Financial Executive Vice President, Swire China Council for the Promotion of International Trade Planning. Properties Inc., and will be and China Chamber of International Commerce, and appointed President with effect from President of the China National Committee of the 1st January 2017, taking over from International Chamber of Commerce. Mr Swire, who was Swire Pacific Trading & Industrial Stephen Owens, who will retire in accompanied by Director of John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Group December 2016, after more than Limited, Ian Shiu, and Director and Chief Representative 40 years of service with the Swire of John Swire & Sons (China) Limited, Adrian Harley, Derrick Chan has been appointed group. took the opportunity to discuss trade and commercial Director Trading & Industrial. has been appointed ties between China and the UK. The Swire delegation, Richard Sell has been appointed Han Zhi joined by Chairman of John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Limited, Director Trading & Industrial. Director, Business Development, John Slosar, also visited Madam Fu Ying, Chairperson , Swire Properties. Mike Hsieh has been appointed of the Foreign Affairs Committee of China’s National Philippe de Gentile-Williams has Elizabeth Kok has been appointed People’s Congress, and Mr Wang Shouwen, Vice Minister been appointed Staff Director. Chief Executive Officer, Taikoo Motors Group. Director & Senior Advisor, Swire of Commerce. Merlin Swire meets with Mr Jiang Zengwei. Properties. Samson Wong has been appointed John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Limited Director and General Manager, Swire Fiona Ma has been appointed Forecasting industry trends Farewell to Davy Ho Pacific Cold Storage. Director, Marketing & Communications, Swire Properties.

On 25th May, John Slosar, Chairman of Swire Pacific Olivia Wong has been appointed and Cathay Pacific, gave a speech on major trends in Cathay Pacific Group Director, Human Resources, Swire aviation during a lunch hosted by Orient Aviation media Arnold Cheng has been appointed Properties. group in Hong Kong. Addressing over 120 industry Director Corporate Affairs, Cathay guests and media representatives, Mr Slosar said that Dean Winter has been appointed Pacific Airways. aviation will remain a force for economic and social good Director of Operations, Swire Hotels. that creates job opportunities. He also touched on the James Tong has been appointed trend for consolidation in the industry, as well as the Acting Chief Executive, Dragonair, rise of Mainland carriers amid huge growth in outbound while Algernon Yau is taking a leave- Steamships Trading Company tourism. Mr Slosar concluded that aviation will continue of-absence from his role as Chief Limited to deliver value to shareholders, customers and national Executive. Michael Scantlebury has been economies. Clement Lam has been appointed appointed Finance Director. Director. Swire Beverages The China Navigation Company Karen So has been appointed John Swire & Sons’ Chairman, Barnaby Swire, Deputy Executive Director, China Chris Daniells has been appointed Chairman and CEO, Merlin Swire, and Director, Sam Operations. Commercial Director. Swire, recently hosted a luncheon to mark the retirement from the Swire group after 46 years of shipping veteran Davy Ho, whose most recent position was Senior Advisor, Mainland China, to Swire Properties.

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2016 Interim Results

Swire Pacific Limited Cathay Pacific Airways Limited

HK$M Change volumes and profits fell in Mainland China, Hong Kong HK$M Change The Group’s passenger revenue in the first six months Revenue 30,075 -5% and Taiwan. The business in the USA continues to grow, Revenue 45,683 -9.3% of 2016 was HK$33,413 million, a decrease of 7.8% Profit attributable to with existing and new territories doing well. In February, a Profit attributable to compared to the same period in 2015. Capacity increased letter of intent was signed with The Coca-Cola Company by 4.2%, reflecting the introduction of new routes and shareholders (underlying) 3,548 -27% shareholders 353 -82.1% (“TCCC”) to acquire additional territory rights in the states increased frequencies on other routes. Load factor Earnings per share (underlying) HK$ Change of Washington, Oregon and Idaho. In July, the acquisition HK¢ Change decreased by 1.4 percentage points, to 84.5%. Revenue ‘A’ share 2.36 Earnings per share 9.0 -82.0% was adversely affected by the suspension (from February) -27% from TCCC of distribution rights and assets in Arizona and ‘B’ share 0.47 Albuquerque, New Mexico was completed. HK$ Change of fuel surcharges, which remained suspended for the rest of the period despite a subsequent rise in fuel prices. Yield Dividends per share HK¢ Change Swire Pacific Offshore (“SPO”) recorded an attributable Dividends per share 0.05 -80.8% fell by 10.1% to HK54.3 cents, reflecting the suspension of ‘A’ share 100.0 loss of HK$260 million. The offshore support services -11% fuel surcharges, strong competition and adverse currency ‘B’ share 20.0 market remains weak because of reduced spending on The Cathay Pacific Group reported an attributable profit movements. There was a significant reduction in premium exploration and production activity and an oversupply of of HK$353 million for the first six months of 2016. This corporate travel, particularly on long-haul routes. Underlying profit attributable to shareholders, which vessels. SPO’s overall average fleet utilisation decreased compares to a profit of HK$1,972 million for the same principally adjusts for changes in the valuation of by 13.2 percentage points to 62.4% and average daily period in 2015. The Group’s cargo revenue in the first six months of 2016 investment properties, decreased by HK$1,285 million charter hire rates fell by 13% to USD24,400. Cost control The operating environment in the first half of 2016 was was HK$9,415 million, a decrease of 17.2% compared to or 27% to HK$3,548 million. The decrease in underlying measures, including the stacking and sale of vessels, affected by economic fragility and intense competition. the same period in 2015. The cargo capacity of Cathay profit reflects worse results from all divisions and the continue to be implemented. There was sustained pressure on revenues, reflecting Pacific and Dragonair increased by 0.6%. The load factor absence of profits from sales of units at OPUS HONG decreased by 1.9 percentage points, to 62.2%. Tonnage The attributable profit of the Trading & Industrial Division suspension of fuel surcharges, weak currencies in some KONG recorded in the comparative period. carried decreased by 0.2%. Yield fell by 17.6% to HK$1.59, was HK$117 million, a marginal decrease compared with markets, weak premium class demand, particularly on reflecting strong competition, overcapacity and the Attributable profit from the Beverages Division decreased the first half of 2015. There were significantly higher long-haul routes, and a higher proportion of passengers suspension (from April) of fuel surcharges. by 26% to HK$336 million. Overall sales volume fell profits from Akzo Nobel Swire Paints. Losses from the cold transiting through Hong Kong. by 7% to 511 million unit cases. In Mainland China, the storage operations were higher. Swire Foods purchased business was affected by slower economic growth the 35% interest it did not own in New Qinyuan Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company Limited and competition from new types of beverages. Sales Bakery Co. Ltd during the first half of the year. HK$M Change (“HAECO”) Revenue 7,103 +23.9% The HAECO Group reported an attributable profit of Profit attributable to Swire Properties Limited HK$1,111 million for the first six months of 2016, which HK$M Change shareholders 1,111 +337.4% included a gain of HK$805 million on disposal of the Underlying profit attributable to shareholders, which Revenue 7,886 -16.0% interest of Hong Kong Aero Engine Services Limited HK$ Change principally adjusts for changes in the valuation of Profit attributable to (“HAESL”) in Singapore Aero Engine Services Pte. Limited Earnings per share 6.68 +337.4% investment properties, decreased by HK$379 million shareholders (underlying) 3,559 -9.6% (“SAESL”). This compares with a profit of HK$254 million from HK$3,938 million in the first half of 2015 to Dividends per share 0.63 +5.0% for the equivalent period in 2015. Demand for airframe HK$3,559 million in the first half of 2016. The decrease HK$ Change Special interim dividend per share 2.35 N/A services provided by HAECO Hong Kong was less in in underlying profit in the first half of 2016 principally Earnings per share (underlying) 0.61 -9.0% the first half of 2016 than in the first half of 2015. Line reflected lower trading profits from the sale of luxury The pre-tax profit of HAECO decreased in the Dividends per share 0.23 0.0% services benefited from increased aircraft movements residential properties in Hong Kong. first half of 2016 compared with the first half of 2015. and more work being done per movement. More Demand for its airframe services was weak. Its post- Underlying profit from property investment decreased property trading in the first half of 2016, compared to component maintenance manhours were sold in Hong tax profit improved as a result of a lower tax rate. slightly. This principally reflects a lower contribution an operating profit of HK$1,025 million in the first half Kong. Taikoo Engine Services (Xiamen) Company Limited from retail properties in Hong Kong and pre-opening of 2015. Profits in the first half of 2016 largely arose The operating profit of HAECO ITM Limited increased as (“TEXL”) performed well, with more engines having expenses at Brickell City Centre in the USA. Aggregate from the handover of 226 pre-sold units at the Reach services were provided for more aircraft, but increased been overhauled and more component repair work. gross rental income was little changed at HK$5,367 development in the USA and from the sales of units at finance charges resulted in reduced attributable profits. Taikoo (Xiamen) Landing Gear Services Company million. Gross rental income from office properties in the AREZZO development in Hong Kong. The profits of HAESL increased. More engines were Limited (“HAECO Landing Gear Services”) incurred a Hong Kong and Mainland China and from retail properties The increase in operating losses of the hotel division overhauled and more work was done per engine. HAECO loss comparable to the first half of 2015. The overall in Mainland China grew slightly. principally reflects pre-opening expenses at EAST, Miami Americas made a loss in the first half of 2016 similar contribution from the Group’s other activities in Mainland There was an operating profit of HK$525 million from in the USA. to that in the first half of 2015. The airframe services China improved. performance was better, but fewer seats were sold.

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Taikoo Place redevelopment First A350 joins CX fleet

Swire Properties has unveiled its design plan for the Cathay Pacific Airways’ first Airbus Cathay Pacific aircraft. The A350- Taikoo Place redevelopment project – a HK$15 billion A350-900XWB aircraft entered 900XWB’s state-of-the-art design investment which will further elevate Taikoo Place’s service on 1st June; it is the first and use of advanced construction status as a world-class commercial hub. A key highlight of 48 A350s scheduled to join the materials, together with the latest of the redevelopment is the addition of two triple Grade-A airline’s fleet. With its extra wide generation Rolls-Royce Trent XWB office towers, each spanning a gross floor area of one body, panoramic windows, quiet engines, deliver a 25% improvement million square feet. The first tower, “One Taikoo Place”, cabin and LED mood lighting, the in operating costs and the A350 is is expected to be completed in 2018, followed by “Two aircraft offers a new standard also 25% more fuel efficient. Taikoo Place” in 2021. Both buildings will be linked to the of comfort and relaxation to existing eight office towers at Taikoo Place by elevated, passengers. Other features Cathay Pacific aims to use the air-conditioned walkways and surrounded by landscaped include enhanced seat comfort, A350 to operate more flights to gardens with cascading water features and alfresco huge overhead lockers and a new destinations throughout its network dining areas. Additional outstanding features will include inflight entertainment system, and it will be deployed on long-haul the creation of “Taikoo Square” and “Taikoo Garden”, equipped with a wider screen in routes – including London Gatwick which will provide a total of 69,000 square feet of open all classes; internet connectivity is and Düsseldorf – from the third space for the enjoyment of the community. Meanwhile, also available for the first time on a quarter of 2016. (More on page 16) “Via Fiori”, the popular landscaped area facing One Island East, will be renamed “Taikoo Park”.

“Taikoo Square” and “Taikoo Garden” will become the centrepiece of Taikoo Place, offering 69,000 square feet of landscaped gardens for public use.

Swire Hotels launches New PNG hotel EAST, Miami Steamships Trading’s property Swire Hotels has opened EAST, development arm, Pacific Palms Miami, the anchor hotel in Swire Property, has partnered with Ok Properties’ mixed-use development, Tedi Development Foundation Brickell City Centre, in Miami, to build a new Cassowary Hotel Florida. Offering 352 guest rooms, in Kiunga in the Western Province with eight suites and 89 residence of Papua New Guinea. A ground- suites, the hotel brings to its guests breaking ceremony for the new distinctive views of the Miami 40-room hotel was held on 18th A special event was held on 30th May at HAECO’s facilities at Hong Kong International skyline and Biscayne Bay and June. Pacific Palms Property is to introduce Cathay Pacific’s first Airbus A350-900XWB aircraft to VIP guests and media. Guest of Honour was Joseph Lai (centre), Permanent Secretary for Transport & Housing (Transport), features destination dining, state-of- responsible for the design and who officiated at the welcome ceremony together with Cathay Pacific Chief Operating Officer the-art fitness facilities and quality construction of the hotel, while Rupert Hogg (left). amenities such as walk-in rain Coral Sea Hotels, Steamships’ showers. EAST, Miami is the third hotel division, will operate the hotel hotel launched by Swire Hotels’ following its scheduled opening in Hong Kong-based EAST brand, January 2017. after the successful openings of EAST, Miami offers a distinctive experience for guests seeking innovation, style and personalised service. EAST, Hong Kong in 2010 and EAST, Beijing in 2013.

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New lounges Milestones for HAECO Xiamen

Cathay Pacific recently opened In April, HAECO Xiamen completed its 2,500th aircraft 747s, 250 Boeing 767s, 200 Boeing 777s, 170 Airbus a new First and input since it commenced operations in March 1996 and A330s, and 650 narrow-body aircraft, and the MRO has passenger lounge in Vancouver and in June, the company completed its 750th aircraft input also completed 61 passenger-to-freighter conversions on unveiled its newly refurbished and for scheduled customer, Cathay Pacific Group. Over the Boeing aircraft and over 300 cabin modification projects expanded Business Class lounge, past two decades, HAECO Xiamen has provided world- for airlines and private jets from around the world. The Pier, at Hong Kong International leading airframe services on more than 1,000 Boeing Airport. A relaxed aesthetic is created by using warm, natural materials such as limestone and cherry wood, alongside softened acoustics and lighting and an abundance of plant-life. Both lounges offer comprehensive facilities for business travellers, as well as a range of dining options, including Cathay Pacific’s signature Noodle Bar, featuring Asian favourites.

The new lounges at Vancouver International Airport (top) and Hong Kong International Airport align with Cathay Pacific’s brand ethos – an emphasis on contemporary Asian elements alongside a focus on warmth and simplicity. A ceremony was held at HAECO Xiamen on 23rd June to mark the redelivery of Cathay Pacific Group’s 750th aircraft input.

Cargo service partnership Zen-like tranquillity takes flight In May, Cathay Pacific and Cargo signed a cooperation agreement to work together on network In May, HAECO Private Jet Solutions launched a new planning, sales, IT and ground handling on routes concept in cabin design for narrow-body aircraft at the between Hong Kong and 13 European destinations. European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition in Covering more than 140 direct flights per week, the joint Geneva. “Zen” takes its inspiration from the Zen school network will bring greater flexibility and time savings to of Buddhism, whose tenets are harmony, relaxation and customers, alongside service enhancements, including balanced living. one point for export drop off and import delivery. Both airlines plan to ship the first consignments under the The “Zen” design concept includes a free-flowing layout, cooperation framework from early next year. with colours of the four seasons blended gracefully into the cabin’s living spaces. The essence of spring is

At the signing ceremony in (left to right): Mark Sutch, General HAECO Private Jet Solutions’ new cabin design concept, “Zen” captured in the lounge, with its light green furniture and Manager Cargo Sales & Marketing, Cathay Pacific, Simon Large, cherry blossom motif; lotus flowers and a red carpet Director Cargo, Cathay Pacific, Peter Gerber, CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board, , and Bernhard Kindelbacher, in the galley evoke summer. Chrysanthemums bring Senior Vice President Strategy, Subsidiaries & Business Development, autumn tranquillity to the dining and tatami area, while Lufthansa Cargo. pure white and plum blossoms offer a relaxing hint of winter in the bedroom.

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USCS expands into new market Bulk carriers named

United States Cold Storage (“USCS”) has opened a new On 19th May, The China Navigation Company (“CNCo”) facility in McDonough, Georgia, offering 8.6 million cubic named the last two in the current series of B.Delta39 feet of warehouse and distribution space. Located within handy-size bulk carriers built at Zhejiang Ouhua Shipyard the Atlanta metropolitan area, the new facility has over at Zhoushan in Mainland China. MV Powan and MV 26,000 pallet positions, 33 truck doors and four rail doors Poyang were christened by Mrs Sarah Woodrow, wife of serviced by Norfolk Southern railroad, as well as a secure CNCo Managing Director, James Woodrow and Mrs Linda 30-spot drop lot. The McDonough site offers value-added Bradley, wife of Swire Properties Chief Executive Guy services including repack, specialised case picking and Bradley; the ships are CNCo’s 234th and 238th new- order assembly. With the addition of McDonough, USCS buildings respectively. offers a total of 261 million cubic feet of warehouse space at 38 facilities across 13 states. On 27th June, CNCo named MV Taiyuan, its first Imabari Bari-Star 38,000 dwt log-fitted bulk carrier, at Imabari Shipyard in Japan. The Lady Sponsor was Mrs Rebecca

The new USCS facility in McDonough, Georgia Rae-Smith, wife of JB Rae-Smith, Executive Director of Swire Pacific’s Trading & Industrial Division. Taiyuan is the first of four handy-size vessels contracted by CNCo Swire Foods expands presence in Chongqing from Imabari, all to be delivered in 2016.

On 16th May, Swire Foods’ wholly owned subsidiary over 500 Qinyuan stores across southwest China. Chongqing New Qinyuan Bakery Company Limited (“Qinyuan”) opened a new bakery plant in the Jiulongpo On the same day, Swire Foods opened new regional district of Chongqing. Equipped with modern machinery headquarters in Chongqing, marking a new chapter in and automated production lines that comply with the Swire’s food business in Mainland China. The move will Top: At the naming ceremony are James very highest environmental standards, the plant is enable Swire Foods to tap into the logistical advantages Woodrow and Guy Bradley, as well as Lady Sponsors Mrs Sarah Woodrow and Mrs Linda the latest and biggest addition to the Qinyuan chain, of the city as a regional hub, to satisfy the increasingly Bradley (fourth and third from right). supplementing two existing plants located respectively discerning tastes of Chinese consumers with a series of Below: Mrs Rebecca Rae-Smith and JB Rae- in Chengdu and Guiyang. The three plants together will premium quality food products. Smith at the Imabari ceremony for MV Taiyuan. supply a diverse range of pastries and bakery items to Pacific Legacy opens to public

Swire Pacific Offshore’s (“SPO”) Platform Supply Vessel, Pacific Legacy, was berthed at the waterfront promenade of Singapore’s VivoCity shopping mall from 21st to 23rd April as part of the OSV@Vivo Open House organised by the Singapore Shipping Association. The rare opportunity to go on board an offshore support vessel was well received by members of the public, with more than 3,200 people visiting the vessel.

Chongqing government officials joined Swire Foods senior management at the launch ceremony for the new bakery plant.

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Swire to help build new wind farm Recognitions for bottlers LEED Gold Certification for Tennessee facility

Swire Pacific Offshore subsidiary, In March, Swire Coca-Cola United States Cold Storage’s (“USCS”) facility has implemented a range of Swire Blue Ocean, has signed a Beverages Zhengzhou won the Covington facility has earned LEED energy-efficient technologies that key contract with Siemens Plc. to “2015 Top Quality Cup, Coca- Gold Certification in the US Green have helped reduce the warehouse’s provide a wind farm installation Cola Greater China & South Building Council’s Leadership in energy consumption by 32%. vessel for the installation of 84 Korea Region” at the Coca-Cola Energy and Environmental Design Other initiatives include the use of Siemens 7MW WTG wind turbines in Technical and Supply Chain Annual (“LEED”) programme. Completed in vegetated swales to reduce storm the Beatrice Offshore Windfarm, in Conference held in , January 2015, the 9,010,000-cubic- water discharge, native species the Outer Moray Firth, off the east Mainland China; the award foot dedicated ice cream storage landscaping to eliminate irrigation coast of Scotland. The contract is recognises the bottler’s outstanding facility is USCS’ first LEED-certified requirements and the installation of just one of a number of projects in performance in quality assurance. warehouse. Projects pursuing LEED bicycle racks to promote alternative the pipeline for Swire Blue Ocean’s In the same month, the bottler was certification earn points across several transportation practices and reduce windfarm installation vessels, named “Work Safety Standardisation areas in sustainable design and vehicle emissions. Pacific Osprey and Pacific Orca. Second-Grade Enterprise” by the construction practices. The Covington Henan Provincial Work Safety Administration. Meanwhile in April, Swire Coca-Cola Beverages Shaanxi was awarded “Excellent Foreign Company for Fulfilling Corporate Social Responsibility” for the third consecutive year by Xian Association Pacific Orca of Enterprises with Foreign Investment.

Clean water support Cyclone relief efforts

In June and July, heavy rain in Anhui Province in Mainland In April, Swire Shipping donated US$10,000 to the Fiji China caused severe flooding and affected drinking Red Cross Society in support of its recovery work for water supplies in the counties of Xiuning, Susong, Wuwei, those affected by Tropical Cyclone Winston. In addition Chaohu, Tongcheng, Shucheng, Zongyang and Feidong. to this cash donation, Swire Shipping provided free

To provide urgent relief to around 50,000 residents in shipping and warehousing of aid relief cargo into Fiji. Its USCS’ Covington facility in Tennessee the worst-affected areas, Swire Coca-Cola Beverages local agent, Pacific Agencies Fiji, provided manpower, Hefei launched a “Clean Water 24” campaign, delivering warehousing and logistical support to assist in on-ground more than 825,000 bottles of Ice Dew Water to local relief operations, including the distribution of essential Outstanding people communities in need. supplies to remote islands and villages that were badly development affected. Tropical Cyclone Winston hit Fiji in February this year, rendering tens of thousands homeless. Swire Resources has won the Manpower Developer Award in the sixth Employees Retraining Board (“ERB”) Manpower Developer Award Scheme in Hong Kong. The scheme was launched by the ERB in 2009 to recognise companies with outstanding accomplishments in manpower training and development. Leona Tse, Swire Resources’ Deputy The award’s judging criteria include Head of Learning and learning culture, resources planning, Development, receives the ERB Manpower training and development systems, Developer Award from Swire Coca-Cola Beverages Hefei delivers 48,000 bottles of safe performance management, and Mr Matthew Cheung, drinking water to a village near Liuan City. Secretary for Labour Ashok Prasad (left), Swire Shipping’s Commercial Manager, Fiji and corporate social responsibility in and Welfare, HKSAR Craig Strong (right), Pacific Agencies Fiji’s General Manager, present manpower development. Government. the donation to Fiji Red Cross Society.

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manage costs overall. There is also Australia’s elections and the construction allows Cathay Pacific a general softening in demand for unknown consequences of the UK’s to spread its wings by increasing Creating a Life passenger services and cargo, and decision to leave the EU. In times our connectivity to more long-haul this is directly related to the state of uncertainty, businesses tend to destinations,” he says. of the global economy. If you look invest less and hire fewer people, Chu is confident that passengers around the world, many of the major which in turn slows demand for Well Travelled will appreciate the new aircraft’s carriers – ourselves included – have travel and freight,” he says. credentials: “It will be of tremendous had to scale down capacity to match benefit to our customers. The A350 present demand,” he says. is very quiet, extremely comfortable Indeed, with the World Bank Outstanding products and showcases vast improvements With the aviation industry facing a host of challenges revising its 2016 growth forecast Despite the ups and downs currently in Business Class, Premium for the global economy to just 2.4 facing the airline, Chu is unshakably Economy and Economy cabins, on the eve of Cathay Pacific’s 70th Anniversary, Chief percent, Chu feels that expedient optimistic about Cathay Pacific’s which will set a new standard Executive Ivan Chu discusses how a new fleet of measures are necessary to remain future – both regionally and globally. of service for our airline. On an aircraft, greater offerings for passengers and more sustainable. “Cathay Pacific has Hong Kong is a major aviation hub, environmental level, it is also the imaginative destinations will ensure long-term success. always had the highest load factor and this position places it at a great best aircraft available on the market in Asia Pacific. Last year it was 86 advantage for future development today, as it is more fuel efficient and percent, but this year it dropped to and for writing the next chapter in generates fewer emissions. This is 84 percent. Although this figure is what Chu calls the city’s “story of the aircraft of the future.” high compared to our peers, it’s still connectivity”. A major step in that For Cathay Pacific, providing a significant drop for us. The macro- direction is the introduction of a new the best possible experience for economic situation has forced us to fleet of aircraft – Cathay Pacific’s passengers in the air is something revise our own growth target from first for more than 20 years. that must be replicated on the close to five percent to just above With 22 Airbus A350-900s ground. In June this year, The three percent.” scheduled for delivery between this Business Class Lounge at The Pier A further challenge Chu cites is year and next, followed by a further reopened at Hong Kong International the current geopolitical landscape. 26 A350-1000s between 2018 Airport to great acclaim. “We have been watching the trend and 2020, this mid-size long-haul “It’s simply beautiful. Every time of sluggish demand gradually aircraft will further Cathay Pacific’s we invest in a new product, we ask unfolding since the last quarter of ambition as an international network ourselves three questions: what’s 2015, and much of it can be ascribed carrier. “Crucially, the A350 will new, is it better than before and is it to political events, specifically advance our business model. Its better than what our peers offer? Ivan Chu the US presidential elections, lightweight design and composite Chief Executive, Cathay Pacific Airways

When Cathay Pacific was founded as financial centre in the ‘70s and ‘80s, Kong’s flagship carrier, he takes a small regional carrier after World we have always been here. If you pride in its illustrious history and War II, few could have predicted how look at the city’s pillar industries – association with the city’s growth. strong a pivotal role it would play in financial services, tourism, trading Although the airline has had many the development of Hong Kong as and logistics, professional and triumphs over the years, it is now Asia’s World City. But for Ivan Chu, producer services – there are 3,500 – like all airlines globally – facing Chief Executive of Cathay Pacific, regional headquarters here, making a slew of challenges unique to our the fortunes of the airline and its Hong Kong an important centre, and time. home city have grown hand-in-hand. we have played a major supporting “The whole industry is experiencing role in that,” he says. “Seventy years ago, I don’t think difficulty at present. Undoubtedly it was ever envisaged that Cathay Chu, who has worked for Swire for we’re seeing a good trend in lower Pacific would become the world- the past 32 years, was appointed fuel prices – which make up 30 to 40 class network carrier we are today; Chief Executive of Cathay Pacific percent of our costs – so that’s very but with Hong Kong’s growth as a in 2014 and is also Chairman of welcome. However, the fluctuation Dragonair – soon to be rebranded in fuel price is volatile, which The lightweight design and composite construction of the A350 The A350’s extra-wide cabin has windows affording panoramic views, manufacturing centre in the 1950s, allows Cathay Pacific to fly to more long-haul destinations. while relaxing interior aesthetics and state-of-the-art technology help take through to becoming a major as Cathay Dragon. In leading Hong makes it notoriously difficult to passenger comfort to new heights.

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Another destination earmarked offerings to customers have been An integrated future is Gatwick Airport in the UK. “At improved. However, for Chu, the Gatwick, we will be resuming our rebrand is the final remaining task Chu maintains firmly that the best is operations, which ceased in the to align the two airlines. yet to come for the aviation industry. 1990s. It was our first airport in the “The big story of our time is the rise “For many customers in Mainland UK, but today it’s a very convenient of China. Last year, more than 100 China, Dragonair is the more hub for carriers who fly to European million Chinese travelled abroad, familiar brand. We want to leverage destinations. We can take advantage and in five years’ time, the World this recognition to expose them of this by offering direct flights, as Tourism Organisation is expecting to Cathay Pacific when they an alternative to Heathrow Airport.” this to rise to 200 million. In terms consider long-haul destinations. In of inbound traffic, they are expecting Continuing, he says, “Last year, 68 the West, Cathay Pacific is more 130 million people to visit Mainland million people went through Hong well-known, so passengers flying With new branding, lounges and China by 2020, whether as tourists, inflight products, and its signature Kong Airport, of which 34 million inbound to Mainland China will investors, traders or students. The Service Straight from the Heart, flew with either Cathay Pacific or soon see Dragonair as part of the Cathay Pacific’s “Life Well Travelled” emerging middle class in Southeast brand philosophy focuses on Dragonair. Adding new services to Cathay Pacific family thanks to the Asia – home to more than 600 enhancing customers’ overall travel Madrid and Gatwick will go beyond rebranding. It’s mutually beneficial,” experience. million people – is also seeking to helping travellers discover these he says. travel within the region, as well as places. There are many passengers This lounge definitely ticks these outport lounges are scheduled for required around the globe. Notwithstanding the present to North America and to Europe. three boxes,” Chu says. renovation, including the flagship from North Asia, Japan, Mainland That is why it’s essential we look This year, Cathay Pacific launched volatility in the world economy, London lounge at Heathrow China and Australia, for example, past this current volatility. Put Accordingly, passengers have a lot its first direct flight to the Spanish from November this year Cathay Airport, to be reopened in the third who want to visit Europe via Hong simply, the continuous growth in to look forward to when they check capital Madrid. Chu explains: “As Pacific will be flying to its 18th quarter of this year. Kong, so this will increase demand passenger numbers can only be a in. “Just purely in terms of food and well as being a major city that cargo station in the Americas: for our short-haul services, which in good thing for Cathay Pacific.” beverages, we’ve got some amazing appeals to many passengers from Portland, Oregon. The new route, turn benefits our whole network.” offerings. Our Tea House serves Asia Pacific, Madrid is also the to be undertaken by - Hub and spokes Summing up his thoughts on carefully curated blends with refined shortest route from Hong Kong to The rebranding of Dragonair to 8F freighters, will play a key Cathay Pacific’s position on its 70th dim-sum. The huge Food Hall With the A350 fleet and its First South America. In terms of cargo, Cathay Dragon – which is to be role in meeting growing demand anniversary, Chu says, “We want dishes up everything from tapas and Business Class lounges raising Madrid is ideal for serving the huge rolled out from November – will to transport a wide range of to make this year special for our to salad, freshly made pastries, the bar ever higher for customers, demand in Asia for high-quality wine, also enhance the Cathay Pacific commodities from the Pacific passengers and our staff. While the hot sandwiches and, of course, our Cathay Pacific is also launching Iberico ham, wonderful cherries and Group’s network connectivity. Northwest to various parts of Asia. past should indeed be celebrated, signature Dan Dan noodles. We do new routes. Chu encourages other produce. This strengthens the Since Dragonair became a wholly “When we look to the future growth we must keep the future in our this so we can meet the objective people to think of Cathay Pacific’s import-export business in our region, owned subsidiary in 2006, 23 new and development of our network, sights so we stay relevant, offer of a ‘Life Well Travelled’ for our network as a wheel. If Hong Kong which is good both for Hong Kong destinations have been added and our eyes are on Asia,” says Chu. service straight from the heart and passengers.” Chu reveals that more is the hub, then more “spokes” are and the Iberian Peninsula.” standards of service and product continue to embrace innovation.”

The rebranding of Dragonair as Cathay Dragon will see a new livery that features a Cathay-style Reopened in June 2016, The Pier Business Lounge is the largest of Cathay Pacific’s The new service between Hong Kong and Madrid provides brushwing logo, symbolising the eight lounges at Hong Kong International Airport, measuring 3,306 square metres, easier access for passengers travelling from Southern Europe close partnership and shared brand and is able to accommodate 550 travellers. to key destinations in the Asia Pacific region. values of the two airlines.

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Why did you choose a What is your proudest early years of Cathay Pacific, and career as an archivist, achievement to date of it turned out to be a picture of his A very personal and what do you enjoy your time with Swire? father, who was one of the airline’s first pilots. When you get requests most about it? Matthew: Being part of the team like this, you get a real sense of the history Angharad: What appealed to me building the archive has been a personal value of what we do. was that an archivist’s role can be so great experience. In the five years varied and isn’t necessarily confined since our establishment, we’ve to just one industry. Something else gathered more than 3,400 standard Do you have any that attracted me was that the role archival boxes of documents and anecdotes or stories Angharad McCarrick and Matthew Edmondson are translates to other countries, which 3.59 terabytes of digital and born- regarding requests? digital material [i.e. material that professional archivists at Swire’s Hong Kong Archive is why I chose to study an MSc in Information Management and originates in digital format, as Angharad: I had an enquiry Service (“HKAS”). They are responsible for the repository Preservation. A qualified archivist opposed to material reformatted from a novelist in America of the group’s priceless documents, film, photos and possesses the skills to work in any from analogue to digital]. The whose grandfather travelled on a Butterfield & Swire-managed artefacts. Here, they discuss what fuels their passion industry, anywhere in the world. setting up of Swire’s first purpose- built archives repository in late 2015 vessel. As part of her research for the past and the challenges facing archives in the Matthew: I’ve always been has also been a big achievement for for her latest work of fiction, she future. fascinated with history so, after us. It’s been wonderful that other wanted to get a better idea about completing my undergraduate firms considering opening their own what that voyage from Hong Kong in studies, I worked at a local archives have consulted us about the 1930s would have been like. She how best to go about it. must have been pleased because What does an archivist government archive in the UK, before returning to university she told me she would name a actually do? to study Archives and Records character in her novel after me! Management. Since then, I’ve How are the archives Angharad: We help bring the past worked in corporate archives. to life by creating a repository of being used by people Organisations can add value by What can we expect memory for the future. The job both inside and outside assimilating their archives and from the archives in the itself can be hugely varied. One the organisation? business heritage into their identity, future? of the misconceptions about us is and I’m incredibly passionate about Angharad: Often we get inquiries we’re constantly locked away in that. relating to specific records – a legal Angharad: As well as finding a a room sorting through dusty old document, for instance. We can give solution to the digital challenge, we papers. This simply isn’t true. We do advice and assistance about how want to help others within Swire undertake traditional archive work, to access that document, how to companies to enjoy the collection. such as appraisals, cataloguing and What’s the most interpret it in its historical setting, There’s a great opportunity to use preservation, but we also spend a challenging aspect of and how best to use it. And for some this material in an immersive way – great deal of time engaging directly your role as an archivist? group companies, we form a key whether it’s for marketing, speeches, with various companies in the group. part of their induction training for reports, events or presentations. Matthew: With the rise of digital, new employees. A fascinating tour There are also some companies Angharad McCarrick and Matthew Edmondson Matthew: I work with the aviation there’s a real risk of there being an of our archives really helps instil we’ve only just touched upon, so division and attend regular meetings information ‘black hole’ because in new joiners a sense of Swire’s there will be even more fascinating with various stakeholders to assess of constant technology and format business heritage. artefacts to emerge from the past. – via presentations and interactive changes. For example, if an in-flight For an archivist, this makes for an discussions – which documents they magazine is only available as an iPad Matthew: We do get questions from exciting future. need to keep for historical reasons app, how do we go about preserving researchers and members of the and what can be discarded. We it for all time after the technology public as well. Recently I had an also offer suggestions about how or app become redundant? This enquiry from a pilot about an image companies can make the most of presents an exciting challenge for in the archives taken during the our services. archivists everywhere.

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Swire Soap

The Swire team

Jock’s Pot 2016 Over 100 volunteers took part in the soap-making and packaging sessions.

The Jock’s Pot 2016 football match By the start of the second half, the In May, Swire volunteers took part people in need with temporary free between Swire and Jardines took Swire team had found their groove in a soap-making workshop and food assistance. A special charity place on 19th March at the Hong and were starting to play some packaging session at St. James’ sale for Swire staff was also held, Kong Football Club. Initiated more elegant football. The breakthrough Settlement’s (SJS) upcycling centre. raising a further HK$8,360 to than 60 years ago by two staff came from a testing corner, with Their goal was to make and package support this meaningful initiative. members named “Jock”, one from Don Taylor from Swire Properties 800 bars of soap using “recycled” Since 2011, Swire group volunteers Swire and the other from Jardines, scoring their first goal. the first game was played in 1953. Chinese New Year kumquats have helped to produce “Swire Jam” Jardines’ occasional bruising The last fixture was held in 2013 collected at Swire Properties’ from Chinese New Year kumquats tackles didn’t put the energetic and Swire took the trophy home. managed buildings around Hong in collaboration with SJS. This is Swire team off their game and in Kong. the first year they have turned their This year’s competition attracted a the dying minutes, Alex Style from attention to making Swire Soap and The all-natural, handcrafted soap squad of 16 players from all across Swire Beverages broke down the Swire team captain, Tom Jeanes, receiving the initiative has been well received the Jock’s Pot trophy. was donated to underprivileged the Swire group. With a smattering right flank with the ball, which by the community. families supported by the SJS’s Great team spirit ensured all the soaps were of support from both firms in the was slammed into the back of the nicely packed within a morning session. People’s Food Bank, which helps stands, Jardines applied early net by Jamie Coates from Cathay pressure and their persistence was Pacific. The match ended with a 2-1 rewarded with a goal during the first victory for Swire. Congratulations half of the game. to the Swire team, who showed great character on the field and triumphantly retained Jock’s Pot.

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Paddle Power

Alfy (left) and Oscar kayaking along Angola’s longest river, the Kwanza. Alfy (right) and Oscar pictured after completion of the trip.

Kayaking the Kwanza The enthusiastic Swire Dragons and Swire Dinosaurs team members. Swire Pacific Offshore’s Country using a combination of walking Manager, Angola, Alfy Weston, and paddling a foldable wooden Tuen Ng Festival this year meant were newbies to the sport, so there other challengers, with the Swire and travel journalist Oscar Scafidi, kayak. During the trip, Alfy and something more than rice dumplings were varied styles and levels of Dinosaurs demonstrating that age completed the first-ever source-to- Oscar also collaborated with the for two John Swire & Sons (HK) experience – but all shared the same and experience do count, by earning mouth expedition along the Kwanza National Geographic project ‘Into Limited dragon boat teams, and the Swire spirit to strive for excellence. a creditable place in the final and River in Angola in July. The trip was the Okavango’ to record bird species loyal support teams keeping them then posting a new JS&S record, Both teams drew participants from to raise funds for the HALO Trust, a along the river. The sources of the fed and watered and cheering them with a race time of just one minute a variety of different companies UK-based NGO dedicated to creating Okavango and Kwanza rivers are on to greater efforts. and 18 seconds. and locations, but despite the safe and secure environments in found alongside one another at As the team names suggest, the logistical challenges this presented, Performance aside, the chance to war-torn communities by clearing 1,500m in the Bié Plateau of central Swire Dinosaurs are senior staff everyone made great efforts to get enjoy a day on the water at Stanley landmines and war debris in 16 Angola and the data collection from members, whose key strength lies in together to put in hours of diligent Beach provided a rare treat for all countries worldwide including both trips provides the first log of their staying power, while the Swire practice in the weeks leading up to involved. Angola. Angola remains one of the bird species stretching 3,600km Dragons are young Management the Sun Life Stanley International most landmine-impacted countries along the two river systems. The Dinosaurs and Dragons are Trainees, keen to flex their muscles Dragon Boat Championships on in the world, after a nearly 30-year already discussing their 2017 Alfy’s charity challenge has raised and show off their greater speed. For 9th June. On the day, the teams civil war that ended in 2002. paddling strategies! over US$23,000 in support of HALO this year’s race, some paddlers were competed neck and neck with the At 1,300km, the Kwanza is Trust’s demining project near the dragon boat veterans, while others Angola’s longest river and it took source of the Kwanza River. the pair five weeks to navigate,

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Appointments Promotions, Transfers & Title Changes Ten House Staff Management Trainees joined John Swire & Sons Overseas Ltd. and are attached to the following companies: Cargo Co. Ltd. Ltd. Carol Sun Jim Chiu Louise Luo Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Swire Pacific Ltd. – Swire has been appointed Deputy has been appointed Assistant to has been appointed Market & Rupert Grace Co. Ltd. Beverages General Manager Marketing & Chief Executive Officer. Business Development Manager, Sales. Northern & Eastern China. Guillermo Medina Moralejo Rory Cahill Samuel Hart Alan Lui Jonathan Tho Gavin Tse Vincent Yu has been appointed Chief Rose Wei has been appointed Vice Operating Officer. has been appointed Assistant Swire Pacific Offshore Swire Properties Ltd. The China Navigation Co. Pte. President Sales & Marketing. Market Development & Airline Partnership Manager. Bradley Scott Eleanor Walter Ltd. Peter Wu Hamish Snow Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd.

Airline Planning Seventeen Group Staff Management Trainees joined John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Ltd. and are attached to the following companies: Myles Coleman Jasmine Hui Will Kerr-Muir Jasmine Li has been appointed Assistant has been appointed Manager has been appointed Airline has been appointed Manager Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Manager Airline Planning. Airline Planning. Planning Manager. Airline Planning. Best Bai Wayne Chong Kelly Lui Co. Ltd. Justin Chan Ernest Chu Kelly Tsang William Cheung Airports – HKIA Cargo Cheryl Ching Kim Fong Nicholas Wong Jennifer Zheng Leo Yeung Aaron Chan Clifford Kwok has been appointed Assistant has been appointed Projects has been appointed Manager has been appointed Manager Hong Kong Dragon Airlines Ltd. Hongkong United Dockyards Swire Pacific Ltd. – Swire Swire Resources Ltd. Manager Projects & Manager HKIA. Cargo Sales PRD & Hong Kong. Cargo Customer Solutions & Ltd. Beverages Communications. Airline Partnerships. Jessica Leung Erica Wang Patrick Yu Ray Fung Laurent Tse Amy Chan has been appointed General has been appointed Cargo Sales Jeanette Mao Manager HKIA. Manager Hong Kong. has been appointed Manager Cargo Global Accounts & Swire Properties Ltd. Marketing. Penny Tse Amanda Wang Jen Zhang

Corporate Communication Customer Relations Digital

Other appointments: Jasmine Chan Priyatha Menon Celine Hon Leslie Lu has been appointed Corporate has been appointed Manager has been appointed Manager has been appointed General John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Ltd. Swire (Beijing) Management Communication Manager – Customer Relations. Digital Transformation. Manager Digital Transformation. Consultancy Ltd. Social Media. Mark Harper Sam Law Chiu Fung Sammuel Wan Shun Man Ingrid Lee joined Sustainable Development joined Group Internal Audit joined Group Internal Audit Ma Mochen Mandy Wu has been appointed Assistant Department as Sustainable Department as Senior Auditor. Department as Auditor. joined Group Internal Audit has been appointed Manager Manager Digital Transformation. Development Manager. Department as Auditor. Corporate Relations. Karen Wan Hau Wun Ronald Lam Yin Hong joined Finance & Accounts Sweety Wang Yan joined and was seconded to Department as Assistant joined Group Internal Audit Executive Office Financial Services Flight Operations Swire Pacific Ltd. – Trading & Accountant. Department as Auditor. Jack Fletcher Charles Goh Mark Windmill Nick Bury Industrial Division as Project has been appointed Executive has been appointed General has been appointed Manager has been appointed Assistant Manager, Environmental Assistant to Chief Operating Manager Finance. Internal Audit. Manager Flight Crew Services. Officer. Engagement. Alexander Kinloch Sally Wong Tracey Ma has been appointed Manager has been appointed LEAN Chiu Chung Wei Swire Coca-Cola, USA Swire Travel Ltd. Taikoo Sugar Ltd. has been appointed Executive Financial Services. Project Manager. has been appointed Absence Assistant to Chief Executive. Management Executive. Scarlett Foster-Moss Franky Tsui Kai Fan Kitty Cheung Wing Yan Yeung Pui Lun Alfy Weston joined as Vice President, Public joined Corporate Travel joined Commercial Department joined Commercial Department has been appointed LEAN Jonathan Kaufman Relations & Government Affairs. Department as Assistant as Product Manager. as Product Manager. Project Manager. has been appointed Assistant Leisure Travel Manager. Manager Aircrew.

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South Asia, Middle East & Africa Hong Kong Office Inflight Services Information Technology Anezka Chan Keri Lui Henry Pritchard Vinci Chan Jamie Coates Cindy Tse Y C Chan has been appointed Manager has been appointed Country has been appointed Assistant to has been appointed Assistant has been appointed Assistant has been appointed Manager has been appointed Manager Maldives. Manager Nepal. General Manager S. Asia, Middle Manager Hong Kong Office. Manager Inflight Services. Inflight Sales & Service Delivery. Infrastructure Engineering. East & Africa. Aldric Chau Jonathan Ng Liza Ng Corinna Leung Jenna Yu Matt Oakley has been appointed Country has been appointed Country has been appointed General has been appointed Inflight has been appointed Cabin Crew has been appointed Manager, Manager Sri Lanka & Maldives. Manager Bahrain & Saudi Arabia. Manager Sales, PRD & Hong Sales Manager. Leave & Attendance Manager. IT Solution – Airline Operations Kong. and Cargo. South East Asia Jack Publicover has been appointed Manager Rob Bradshaw Kennedy Chung Harry Tabor Anna Williamson Infrastructure Programmes. has been appointed Country has been appointed Assistant to has been appointed Manager has been appointed Assistant to Manager Philippines. Country Manager Indonesia. East Indonesia. Country Manager .

International Affairs Marketing, Loyalty Jennifer Chan George Edmunds Luna Wang Ashley Yang Programmes & CRM has been appointed Assistant to has been appointed Country has been appointed Assistant to has been appointed Manager Maple Cheng Patrick Garrett Peonie Lo Country Manager Philippines. Manager Indonesia. General Manager SE Asia. Sabah, Sarawak & Brunei. has been appointed Manager has been appointed Manager has been appointed Manager Walter Li International Affairs. International Affairs. International Affairs. has been appointed Marco Polo Anna Choi Joshua Williams Operations Manager. has been appointed Country has been appointed Country Manager & Brunei. Manager Cambodia.

Operations Enhancement People Product Project South West Pacific Taiwan & Korea Mark Celenk Carly Nankin Charles Chan Justin Chang has been appointed Head of has been appointed Head of has been appointed Assistant Isla Yu James Conlin Chen Luo has been appointed OEP Organisational Design. People Communications and Manager Product. has been appointed Assistant to has been appointed Country has been appointed Assistant Manager. Engagement. General Manager SW Pacific. Manager Korea. to General Manager Taiwan & Jodi Kwok James Evans Korea. Robert Weider has been appointed Manager has been appointed General has been appointed Head of OEP. Employee Experience Programme. Manager Product. Ethos International Ltd. Global Logistics Systems HK Co. Ltd. Carol Hamilton Revenue Management, Sales & Distribution has been appointed General Tony Sham William Arblaster Parthenia Lai Eva Ng Brian Yuen Manager. has been appointed Chief has been appointed Manager has been appointed Revenue has been appointed Assistant has been appointed Manager Executive Officer. Revenue, N. America, SE Asia Manager – Operations. Manager Merchandising. Alliance & Airline Partnerships. & India. Selina Miao Julian Shiu HAECO Group Karen Kwan has been appointed Manager has been appointed Airline has been appointed Manager Revenue, Europe, S. Pacific & Partnerships Manager. HAECO Americas HAECO Hong Kong HAECO ITM Global Contact Centres. Africa. Stephen Lauchlan W M Chung Andrew Malbon Daniel Stromski has been appointed Chief has been appointed General has been appointed Assistant has been appointed Executive Outports Financial Officer, Cabin Manager, Line Services – General Manager, Commercial. General Manager, ITM. Solutions. Technical Operations. Americas Europe Japan

Andre Sin Ed Coles-Gale Jansen Stafford Lionel Kwok HAECO Xiamen has been appointed Assistant to has been appointed Country has been appointed Country has been appointed General Victor Ho James Xu S X Yang Z Z Zhao Senior Vice President Americas. Manager France. Manager Spain. Manager Japan. has been appointed Head of has been appointed General has been appointed General has been appointed General Rain Luo Brian Tsoi Samantha Ngai Corporate Development. Manager, Material Management. Manager, Airframe Services – Manager, Engineering. has been appointed Assistant to has been appointed Country has been appointed Assistant to Interior. General Manager Europe. Manager Germany, Switzerland General Manager Japan. Steven Lin & E. Europe. has been appointed General Manager, Xiamen Airport Project.

Mainland China Hong Kong Airport Services Ltd. Hong Kong Dragon Airlines Ltd. John Swire & Sons (China) Ltd. Matthew Choi Preston Hung Kenneth Tsui Justin Yu

has been appointed Manager – has been appointed Manager – has been appointed Manager has been appointed Passenger Mary Chan Mark Ng Anna Cheung Diana Lyu has been appointed General Chongqing. Southern China. Cargo China. Sales Manager, China. has been appointed General has been appointed General has been appointed Manager People. Manager Ramp & Cargo Manager Inflight Services, KA. Representative. Nicholas Fei Stanley Lee Mickey Yip Services. has been appointed Assistant to has been appointed Manager – has been appointed Manager – Kendrick Ko General Manager China. Zhengzhou. . has been appointed General Manager Planning & Development.

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John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Ltd. Steamships Trading Co. Ltd. Projects Residential Technical Services & Sustainability Christine Ling Rex Tsang Henry Yao Richard Gould Philip Shaw Amy Yiu has been appointed General of Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. has been appointed Assistant has been appointed Commercial has been appointed Project has been appointed Sales Evelyn Wong Manager, Leadership has been seconded to Swire Company Secretary. Manager, Projects and Business Manager. Officer. has been appointed Assistant Development. Foods Holdings Ltd. – Chongqing Development. Manager, SD Engagement. Karina Yu On Yi New Qinyuan Bakery Co. Ltd. as Shanghai Sue Liu of Group Internal Audit Anthony Stewart Manager, Special Projects. has been appointed General Department has been promoted has been appointed Finance HKRI Taikoo Hui Manager Group Finance, Swire Andrew West to Senior Auditor. Manager, Projects and Business Samuel Ho Stephen Ho Thomas Woolsey Pacific Ltd. has been appointed Head of Improvement. has been appointed Director – has been appointed Director – has been appointed Senior Group Retirement Benefits. Projects, Cost & Contract Projects (Shanghai). Portfolio Officer. (Mainland China). Swire Altus Shipping Swire Beverages Central Swire Foods Holdings Ltd. Services JAKARTA Steven Yuen Kwok Yan Swire Seabed A/S The China Navigation Co. Pte. Ltd. William Davies has been retitled General Donald Blake Freddie Carter Singapore has been appointed Global Manager/ Chief Executive has been appointed Country has been appointed Marketing Safety & Sustainability Officer, Chongqing New Qinyuan Sam Blackwood Donald Fraser Ruize Zhao Manager, Indonesia. Manager. Transformation Lead. Bakery Co. Ltd. has been appointed Assistant has been appointed General has been appointed Line Chartering Manager. Manager, Trades. Manager, SEA.

Swire Hotels Michael Faulkner Kurt Macher Simon McHendry Mark Passmore has been appointed General has been appointed General has been appointed General has been appointed General Long Service Manager for the upcoming hotel Manager – The Temple House. Manager – EAST, Beijing. Manager – The Opposite House. 35 years in Shanghai. John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Ltd.

Swire Pacific Offshore Patrick Lau Chi Wa – Greater China Accounts Perth Manager, Swire Travel Ltd. Roger Li has been appointed Assistant 30 years Marketing Manager, Australia. John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Ltd. Swire Travel Ltd. Martin Cubbon Rupert Hogg Julie Tse Siu Ming Priscilla Tse Sau Heung Swire Properties Ltd. – Corporate Development & – Chief Operating Officer, Cathay – Administration Officer, Staff – Assistant Corporate Travel (Effective progressively in 2016) Finance Director, Swire Pacific Ltd. Pacific Airways Ltd. Director’s Department Manager, Corporate Travel Department Beijing Chengdu

Taikoo Li Sanlitun Sino-Ocean Taikoo Li Chengdu TaiKoo Hui 25 years

Anna Chen Molly Wu Charles Gou Jenny Siu John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Ltd. Taikoo Sugar Ltd. has been appointed Portfolio has been appointed Deputy has been transferred to Swire has been retitled Senior Derrick Chan Sai Kit Wingly Cheng Suet Fun Manager. General Manager. Foods Holdings Ltd. as Assistant Portfolio Officer. – Director Trading & Industrial, – Assistant Accounting Officer, Business Development Manager. Swire Pacific Ltd. Finance & Administration Jessica Huang Department has been appointed Deputy General Manager. 20 years

Hong Kong John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Ltd. Swire Travel Ltd. Taikoo Sugar Ltd. Finance Portfolio Management Irene Chau Oi Lin William Davies Winnie Leung Wan Ting – Phoebe Lu Ya Fang – Assistant Manager, Group – Global Safety & Sustainability Corporate Travel Supervisor, – Assistant Shipping Officer, Catherine Cheng Aileen Chan Wendy Ku Francis Lo Retirement Benefits Department Transformation Lead, Swire Corporate Travel Department Commercial Department has been appointed Accountant. has been appointed General has been appointed Assistant has been appointed Property Beverages Central Services Manager (CPMO). Portfolio Manager (PPMO). Officer (PPMO Retail). Gigi Liu has been appointed Accounting Cheung Lap Ting Natalie Leung Laura Percy 15 years Manager – System has been appointed Assistant has been appointed Assistant has been appointed Assistant John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Ltd. Swire Travel Ltd. Taikoo Sugar Ltd. Development. Portfolio Manager (PPMO Retail). Portfolio Manager (TPMO). Portfolio Manager (TPMO). Hester Chau Yuk Ching Raymond Kwok Ying Kit Agnes Wong Pui Yee Chee Cher Keong Wing Chiu Priscilla Li Jacqueline Wong – Translator, Group Public – Director/ General Manager – – Corporate Travel Supervisor, – General Manager – Trading & has been appointed Portfolio has been appointed General has been appointed Portfolio Affairs Department Finance & Administration; Corporate Travel Department Distribution, Sales & Marketing Manager. Manager (TPMO). Manager (TPMO). General Manager – ALSL, Swire Department Travel Ltd.

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10 years

Airport Limousine Services Ltd. John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Ltd. Yam Sau Man Ed Coles-Gale Guy Moore Mote Pooley – Fleet Controller, Control Team – Manager International Affairs, – Area Sales Manager, Swire – Group Manager Business Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. Coca-Cola, USA Development, Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Co. Ltd. Nick Hays – Vice President Canada, Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. – Vancouver

Swire Travel Ltd. Larry Ching Wing Lok Oriendy Kwok Pok Oi Candy Leung Po Yi Anette Sung Yuk Ching – Senior Travel Consultant – Assistant Corporate Travel – Corporate Travel Supervisor, – Senior Travel Consultant (Night Shift), Corporate Travel Supervisor, Corporate Travel Corporate Travel Department (Night Shift), Corporate Travel Department Department Department Michelle Nip Ching Man Irene Chow Wai Yee Matthew Lai Man Fai – Invoicing Clerk, Finance & Helen Winki Yuen Wing Yee – Assistant Leisure Travel – Corporate Travel Supervisor, Administration Department – Senior Travel Consultant, Supervisor, Corporate Travel Corporate Travel Department Corporate Travel Department Jennifer Shing Lau Hong Department Donna Lau Yuet Ngor – Senior Travel Consultant, Helen Chu Li Kwan – Senior Corporate Travel Corporate Travel Department – Corporate Travel Supervisor, Supervisor, Corporate Travel Corporate Travel Department Department

Taikoo Sugar Ltd. Rachel Wu Wing Yee – Supply Chain Officer, Commercial Department

Retirements

James Finlay Ltd. John Swire & Sons Ltd. Swire Properties Ltd. Duncan Gilmour Jill Bisiker Gordon Ongley Corporate Affairs Director of Salaries Administrator of John Senior Advisor of Swire James Finlay Ltd., retired in Swire & Sons Ltd., retired in July Properties Ltd., retired in June June 2016 after 43 years of 2016 after 37 years of service 2016 after more than 20 years service with the company. with the company. of service with the company.

Marriages

Richard Gould of Swire Pacific Nick Hays of Cathay Pacific Alexander Kinloch of Cathay Offshore – Australia married Airways Ltd. – Vancouver Pacific Airways Ltd. married Laura Hegarty in June 2016. married Ren Liu in August Antonella Banszky von 2016. Ambroz in September 2016.

Births

To Andrew Clarke of United To Joanna Ku Yuk Chun of To Merlin Swire of John To Carina Tsui Ka Yan of John States Cold Storage Inc., Swire Properties Ltd – Elite Gate Swire & Sons Ltd., and Laura, Swire & Sons (H.K.) Ltd., and and Polly, a son, Benjamin Ltd., and Wong Ting Cheung, a daughter, Jessica Judith, in Fung Yau Hing, a son, Cheuk Geoffrey Murray, in May 2016. a son, Chase Lap Yin, in April July 2016. Lok, in December 2015. 2016. To Nicholas Fei Lee of Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd., and Huang Yui, a son, Aiden Augustus, in August 2015.

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