Lee Yeow Seng

Net Worth

$3.001B

+0.46% (24h)

Lee Yeow Seng, a Malaysian real estate tycoon, is the Group Chief Executive Officer of IOI Properties Group, a major player in the property development and investment sectors. Born in 1978, he is 47 years old. With a net worth of $2.96 billion as of December 16, 2025, he ranks among the top billionaires globally. His wealth stems from his involvement in palm oil and property, inherited from his father, the late Lee Shin Cheng, the founder of the IOI Group. Lee holds a law degree from King's College London and is a barrister. He is married to Yeo Bee Yin, Malaysia's former environment minister.

The Full Dossier

Early Life

Lee Yeow Seng was born in 1978 and is a Malaysian citizen. Like his brother, Lee Yeow Seng studied law at King's College London. He is a barrister-at-law from the Bar of England & Wales by Inner Temple.

Rise to Success

Lee Yeow Seng is the Group Chief Executive Officer of IOI Properties Group (IOIPG). He was appointed to the Board of IOIPG on 25 February 2013 as Executive Director. He subsequently held the position of Chief Executive Officer from 8 January 2014 until 14 April 2020. On 15 April 2020, Lee was appointed to Executive Vice Chairman and on 1 July 2023, he resumed the position of Group Chief Executive Officer. Lee, along with his brother, inherited stakes in IOI Group, a palm oil and property empire built by their father, Lee Shin Cheng.

Key Business Strategies

Lee's key role is leading IOI Properties Group. The company operates in three segments: Property Development, Property Investment, and Hospitality and Leisure.

Philanthropy

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Career Timeline

2023

Group Chief Executive Officer, IOI Properties Group Berhad

Resumed the position of Group Chief Executive Officer.

2020

Executive Vice Chairman, IOI Properties Group Berhad

Appointed to Executive Vice Chairman

2014-2020

Chief Executive Officer, IOI Properties Group Berhad

Held the position of Chief Executive Officer.

2013

Executive Director, IOI Properties Group Berhad

Appointed to the Board of IOI Properties Group

Philanthropic Impact

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