Last Updated: 27 Mar, 2024 | Views: 473
Age: 96
Profession: Business Men
Other Profession(s): Philanthropist, Entrepreneur, Investor, Businessperson
Famous For: Senior advisor for CK Hutchison Holdings and CK Asset Holdings
Net Worth: US$37.5 billion
About (Profile/Biography):
Sir Ka-shing Li GBM KBE JP was born on 29 July 1928. Following his retirement from the Chairman of the Board of CK Hutchison Holdings and CK Asset Holdings in May 2018, he is now serving as a senior advisor to both companies; through this platform. Li announced his retirement from his business empire at the age of 90. His elder son, Victor Li, succeeded him as chairman of CK Hutchison Holdings and CK Asset Holdings.
Li Ka-shing Career:
• 1940s: Li's family moved to Hong Kong to escape the Japanese invasion of China during World War II.
• 1950s: Li started his own plastics manufacturing company, Cheung Kong Industries, in Hong Kong. The company focused on producing plastic flowers and toys.
• 1970s: Li expanded his business empire and diversified into other industries. He ventured into real estate development and formed Cheung Kong Property Holdings.
• 1980s: Li made a series of strategic acquisitions and investments. Hutchison Whampoa later became CK Hutchison Holdings Limited.
• 1990s: Li continued to expand his global presence through investments in various sectors. His conglomerate, CK Hutchison Holdings, had holdings in telecommunications, retail, infrastructure, energy, and more.
• 2000s: Li began focusing on renewable energy and sustainable businesses.
Li Ka-shing Awards:
• Grand Bauhinia Medal
• Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire
• Commandeur, Légion d'honneur
Li Ka-shing Unknown Facts:
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Li Ka-shing showed an entrepreneurial spirit from a young age.
• Diversified Business Holdings: Li Ka-shing's business empire extends beyond real estate. Through the Cheung Kong Group and its subsidiary, Hutchison Whampoa Limited (now CK Hutchison Holdings), he has diverse holdings in sectors such as telecommunications, ports and infrastructure, retail, energy, and technology.
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