Hong Kong, 12 January 2015 The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (HSH) is delighted to announce that the French Government has bestowed the distinction of Chevalier de l’Ordre National de la Légion d’Honneur to HSH Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Mr Clement Kwok, at a ceremony held on 9 January 2015.  

The Order of the Légion d'Honneur was established by Napoléon Bonaparte on 19 May 1802.  It is the highest decoration in France and is divided into five degrees: Chevalier (Knight), Officier (Officer), Commandeur (Commander), Grand Officier (Grand Officer), and Grand Croix (Grand Cross).

For further information, please contact:

The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels
Lynne Mulholland 
Director, Corporate Affairs
Tel: +852 2840 7152 
Mobile +852 6718 8219  
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.hshgroup.com www.peninsula.com 

Lilian Lau 
Manager, Corporate Affairs  
Tel: +852 2840 7743
Mobile: +852 9611 0502
Email: [email protected]





About The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited (Stock Code: 45)
Incorporated in 1866 and listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited is the holding company of a group which is engaged in the ownership, development, and management of prestigious hotels and commercial and residential properties in key locations in Greater China, Europe, United States and Asia, as well as the operation of the Peak Tram, retail and other services. The Peninsula Hotels portfolio comprises The Peninsula Hong Kong, The Peninsula Shanghai, The Peninsula Beijing, The Peninsula London, The Peninsula Paris, The Peninsula Istanbul, The Peninsula New York, The Peninsula Chicago, The Peninsula Beverly Hills, The Peninsula Tokyo, The Peninsula Bangkok and The Peninsula Manila. The property portfolio of the group includes The Repulse Bay Complex, The Peak Tower and St. John's Building in Hong Kong, and 21 avenue Kléber in Paris, France. The Peak Tram, Retail and Others portfolio of the group includes The Peak Tram in Hong Kong; The Quail in Carmel, California; Peninsula Clubs and Consultancy Services, Peninsula Merchandising, and Tai Pan Laundry in Hong Kong.