Early Life
Wong Luen Hei was born in Foshan, China, in 1963. Growing up as the youngest of five children, he did not attend university. Instead, he began his entrepreneurial journey early in life, starting his first factory at the age of 13. His initial venture produced PVC pipes and fittings, laying the groundwork for his future success.
Rise to Success
In 1996, Wong founded Lesso (later China Lesso Group Holdings Limited) in Shunde, China. With his wife, Zuo Xiaoping, as a key business partner, he grew the company both domestically and internationally. In 2000, Wong led Lesso's IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Lesso became a pioneer in electric pipe fitting and expanded into home construction and telecommunications.
Key Business Strategies
Wong Luen Hei is known for his business philosophy which emphasized making other people's skills and opportunities his own. This strategy was instrumental in Lesso's growth and success. His focus on innovation and adapting to the demands of China's rapid urbanization and construction boom enabled China Lesso to become a key player in the building materials sector.
Philanthropy
Wong Luen Hei is known to be a private individual, and it does not appear that there is any information available detailing the amounts of his philanthropic initiatives.