Horst Geicke
Horst Joachim Franz Geicke | |
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| Born | 1955 Hamburg, Germany |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, investor |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Known for | Co-founder of PAG; founder and former executive chairman of VinaCapital Group; chairman and CEO of Deutsches Haus Ho Chi Minh City |
Horst Joachim Franz Geicke (born 1955 in Hamburg) is a German entrepreneur and investor with extensive experience in Asia, primarily based in Hong Kong and Vietnam since the 1980s. In Hong Kong, he co-established the investment firm PAG, where he held the position of executive chairman, and also led both the German and European Chambers of Commerce. In Vietnam, Geicke acts as investor, chairman, and CEO of Deutsches Haus Ho Chi Minh City, and is the founder and former executive chairman of the VinaCapital Group.
Life and career
After completing studies in Business Administration and Business Law at the University of Hamburg, Geicke moved to Hong Kong in 1981 to initiate export-driven manufacturing projects in China. His professional focus later transitioned towards investment activities, with a particular emphasis on real estate, collaborating with notable partners such as Richard Li. Recognized as one of the pioneering investors in both China and Vietnam, his insights have been highlighted by prominent media outlets. He played a key role in founding PAG in Hong Kong, where he served as executive chairman between 2002 and 2010. Concurrently, he launched VinaCapital Group in Vietnam, leading it as chairman from 2003 until 2012. In 2015, Manager Magazin placed him at number 270 on its list of Germany’s wealthiest individuals.
Geicke currently holds the roles of investor, chairman, and CEO for the Deutsches Haus Ho Chi Minh City, a $130 million twin-tower development completed in 2017. This project stems from a bilateral agreement between Germany and Vietnam. The land was originally purchased by Germany in 1960 for diplomatic purposes but remained unused until Geicke obtained development rights through collaboration with Vietnamese authorities and German federal ministries. Additionally, he has acquired federal property holdings in Hong Kong.
Since 2018, Geicke has been a member of the Board of Directors for English football club Oxford United, where he occasionally provides analysis regarding the club’s financial health and strategic direction.
Business communities and charity work
Geicke maintains active involvement within various business networks, having chaired both the German and European Chambers of Commerce in Hong Kong. He currently presides over the Hong Kong-Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and serves on boards of multiple regional commercial organizations.
In Vietnam, he established the VinaCapital Foundation, which supports social programs including cardiac surgery initiatives aimed at addressing long-term health issues related to the Vietnam War under the “Heartbeat Vietnam” campaign. This charitable work complements his broader investment endeavors throughout the region.