Christina Ong
Christina Ong | |
|---|---|
| Born | Template:Birth year and age Singapore |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Known for | Proprietor of the COMO Group, operator of Club 21 fashion retail outlets and COMO Hotels and Resorts |
Christina Ong (born Fu, October 1947) is a prominent Singaporean entrepreneur and the proprietor of the COMO Group, which operates the London-listed Club 21 fashion retail outlets alongside COMO Hotels and Resorts. In 2024, she and her spouse were positioned 27th on Forbes Singapore’s wealthiest individuals list, with a combined net worth estimated at US$1.7 billion.
Career
Beginning her journey in 1972 with the launch of a clothing boutique, Ong later established the COMO Group, which manages both Club 21 fashion stores and COMO Hotels and Resorts. In 2003, she acquired control of Mulberry and owns multiple properties on Bond Street in London, including all British outlets of Armani. Additionally, Ong holds franchise rights for Donna Karan and DKNY brands.
Her extensive real estate holdings and fashion investments have made her a key figure in luxury retail and hospitality sectors. Ong has also served as chairman of Singapore's National Parks Board in the past.
Personal life
Christina Ong is the daughter of Peter Fu Yun Siak, founder of Kuo International and an early employer of her husband. She is married to Malaysian business tycoon and investor Ong Beng Seng, who is based in Singapore. The couple has two children named Melissa and Jonathan.
Recognition
In recognition of her impact on Italian fashion, Ong was honored with the Italian Fashion Hall of Fame Award in 1995 and received the prestigious Cavaliere del Lavoro. She was one of only three individuals awarded Singapore's Meritorious Service Medal in 2013. The subsequent year, Ong was inducted into the first-ever Singapore Women's Hall of Fame.