Edwin Leong

Edwin Leong Siu-hung (Chinese: 梁紹鴻; born 1951/1952 in Guangdong) is a Hong Kong billionaire businessman. He is a property investor, and his main company is Tai Hung Fai Enterprise, which he founded in 1977.[2][4]

In this Chinese name, the family name is Leong.
Edwin Leong Siu-hung
Born1951/1952 (age 68–69)[1]
Guangdong province, China
NationalityHong Kong
EducationBSc (University of British Columbia), MSc (University of Toronto)[2]
OccupationChairman, Tai Hung Fai Enterprise[3]
Net worthUS$4.5 billion (2020)[1]
Spouse(s)married
Children1
Parent(s)Henry G. Leong

Early life

Leong is the sixth son of Henry G. Leong, who worked for Jardine Matheson, and was aged nine when his father died.[1][5]

Career

Leong founded Tai Hung Fai Enterprise in 1977 as a property investment company, specialising in retail properties and hotels. Privately held, it has grown rapidly to a portfolio that now includes hotels, serviced apartments, retail shops, residential buildings, office buildings and industrial buildings.[4]

In 2020, Forbes estimated his net worth at US$4.5 billion, the 19th richest person in Hong Kong.[1]

Leong has served as vice chairman of Po Leung Kuk charitable organisation.

Personal life

He is married with one child and lives in Hong Kong.[1]

References
  1. "Forbes profile: Edwin Leong". Forbes. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
  2. HKU 2010 Honorary University Fellow: Mr Edwin LEONG Siu Hung
  3. "Tai Hung Fai Enterprise Company Limited 大鴻輝興業有限公司]". Webb-site. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
  4. Tai Hung Fai Enterprise (official site) - About Us
  5. Newly Uncovered HK Billionaire Says Timing Tops Location In Real Estate Success, Forbes: Russell Flannery, 8 Jan 2013
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