Francis Yeoh
Francis Yeoh Sock Ping | |
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| Born | August 23, 1954 Malaysia |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, Businessman |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Known for | Managing director of YTL Corporation |
Francis Yeoh Sock Ping (Chinese: 楊肅斌; born 23 August 1954) is a prominent Malaysian entrepreneur and the eldest child of the late billionaire Yeoh Tiong Lay. Since his appointment as managing director of YTL Corporation in 1988, he has transformed the business into a diversified conglomerate encompassing five publicly traded companies: YTL Corporation Berhad, YTL Power International Berhad, YTL Hospitality REIT, Malayan Cement Berhad, and Starhill Global REIT. Collectively, these entities boast a market value near RM100 billion (approximately USD21 billion) and hold assets totaling RM84 billion (around USD18 billion). The YTL Group’s portfolio includes regulated utilities, real estate ventures, and infrastructure projects. In 2022, Forbes listed him as the 17th wealthiest individual in Malaysia.
Recognitions
In 2006, Yeoh was honored with the Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE) by Queen Elizabeth II and was subsequently promoted to Knight Commander (KBE) in 2019. The Japanese Emperor Akihito awarded him the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette in 2018. That same year, he received the distinction of Grande Officiale of the Order of the Star of Italy from the Italian government.
Education
Yeoh earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Kingston in the United Kingdom and holds an Honorary Doctorate of Engineering from the same institution. Additionally, he has been conferred an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree by the University of Nottingham.
Personal life
Attributing his achievements in business to his faith in Jesus, Yeoh was married to Puan Sri Datin Paduka Rosaline Yeoh from 1982 until her passing in 2007. The couple had five children together. His brothers and sisters, who also reside in Malaysia, hold director positions within YTL Corporation.
Malaysian honours
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- Companion of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (SMN) awarded in 1991
- Commander of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia (PSM), granting him the title Tan Sri in 1997
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- Grand Knight of the Order of the Crown of Pahang (SIMP), titled Dato' Indera since 2018
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- Knight Commander of the Order of the Perak State Crown (DPMP), receiving the title Dato' in 1989
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- Knight Commander of the Order of the Crown of Selangor (DPMS), awarded Dato' status in 1996
International honours
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- Grand Officer rank within the Order of the Star of Italy bestowed in 2018
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- Fourth Class honor with Gold Rays and Rosette from the Order of the Rising Sun granted in 2018
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- Honorary Commander designation under the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE) received in 2006
- Honorary Knight Commander status within the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE), conferring Sir title in 2019
External links
- 1954 births
- 20th-century Malaysian businesspeople
- Alumni of Kingston University
- Businesspeople awarded knighthoods
- Companions of the Order of the Defender of the Realm
- Commanders of the Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia
- Honorary Knights Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- Living people
- Malaysian billionaires
- Malaysian Christians
- Malaysian chairpersons of corporations
- Malaysian people of Chinese descent
- Malaysian people of Hokkien descent
- Recipients of the Order of the Rising Sun, 4th class
- Yeoh family