Early Life
Kwek Leng Kee was born in Singapore in 1954. He is the son of Kwek Hong Khai, who co-founded the Hong Leong Group. Kwek's cousins, Kwek Leng Beng and Kwek Leng Peck, are also billionaires.
Rise to Success
Kwek Leng Kee joined the family business, Hong Leong Group, and has been involved in property investment, property development, and the building and construction materials business. He is the Assistant Managing Director of Hong Leong Holdings Limited, and has been instrumental in the establishment and operation of its subsidiary in Chengdu, People's Republic of China since 2012. He also serves as a director of Beijing Hong Gong Garden Villa House Property Development Co., Ltd..
Key Business Strategies
Kwek has been involved in key positions within the Hong Leong Group, and in City Developments Limited (CDL). He has been a director of Hong Leong Finance. Kwek's leadership has been instrumental in the growth and diversification of the Hong Leong Group.
Philanthropy
Kwek Leng Kee is involved in philanthropy. He has donated to the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), and in recognition of this, SIT will name its University Tower after him.