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Corporate Governance Pioneer David Webb Dies at 35

1/29/2026

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David Webb, a British-born corporate governance activist, died on January 13 after living in Hong Kong for 35 years, and his philanthropy is reflected in many landmarks.
He founded Webb-site.com, a database compiling public information on corporate governance.
Webb's work increased accountability by prompting regulatory action when reports on corporate misconduct surfaced.
He promoted equality before the law to improve corporate governance and foster a fairer Hong Kong.

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David Webb, a British-born corporate governance activist, died on January 13 after living in Hong Kong for 35 years, and his philanthropy is reflected in many landmarks.
He founded Webb-site.com, a database compiling public information on corporate governance.
Webb's work increased accountability by prompting regulatory action when reports on corporate misconduct surfaced.
He promoted equality before the law to improve corporate governance and foster a fairer Hong Kong.