Early Life
Cheah Cheng Hye was born in Penang, Malaysia, in 1954. He attended Penang Free School. After graduating, he began his career as a journalist. He worked at The Star (Malaysia) newspaper as a subeditor and editorial writer.
Rise to Success
In 1974, he moved to Hong Kong and became a financial journalist, writing for the Hong Kong Standard, the Asian Wall Street Journal, and the Far Eastern Economic Review. In 1989, Cheah became head of research and proprietary trader at Morgan Grenfell & Co in Hong Kong. In 1993, Cheah co-founded Value Partners with V-Nee Yeh. Under Cheah's leadership, Value Partners became the first asset management company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2007. Cheah served as chairman and co-chief investment officer of Value Partners until January 2025.
Key Business Strategies
Cheah is recognized for his value-investing strategy, emphasizing investments based on thorough research and discipline. He is known for his long-term perspective, focusing on companies with strong fundamentals and potential for growth. Cheah has been praised for his contrarian approach and ability to navigate financial crises.
Philanthropy
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