Early Life
Raymond Kwok Ping-luen was born in British Hong Kong on April 20, 1953. He is the youngest son of Kwok Tak-seng, the co-founder of Sun Hung Kai Properties (SHKP). His father was a successful businessman, and his mother, Kwong Siu-hing, was a homemaker. Raymond has two brothers, Walter and Thomas.
Rise to Success
Raymond Kwok joined the family business, Sun Hung Kai Properties, after earning an MBA from Harvard University. He quickly ascended through the ranks and was appointed chairman and managing director in 2008. Under his leadership, SHKP has become the largest property developer in Hong Kong. He also chairs SUNeVision Holdings Ltd. and SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings Limited.
Key Business Strategies
Kwok's key business strategies include a focus on high-end residential, office, and retail properties. SHKP is known for its large-scale residential developments. The company also emphasizes property investment, with a portfolio of commercial real estate that generates steady rental income.
Philanthropy
Raymond Kwok is known for his philanthropy and supports various charitable organizations. He has also donated to museums and art galleries. In 2013, through the Kwok Chung Bo Fun Charitable Fund, he pledged annual donations for a student exchange program and investments in the School of Chinese Medicine. In 2015, the Kwok brothers donated to establish the Kwok Yat Wai Endowed Professorship in Environmental and Biological Analysis.