Hu Jiahua
Hu Jiahua (Wilson Woo Ka Wah, 3 June 1961 – 23 February 2017), was a Hong Kong businessman. He led Kee Lee Enterprises and owned the major commercial property Kee Lee House on Stanley Street in Central. In 2008 he served as Chairman of Tung Wah Group’s Board of Directors. He was also a racehorse owner with the Hong Kong Jockey Club; his horse Xilian Fuxing won the 2008 Mercedes‑Benz Hong Kong Derby.
Early life and education
Hu Jiahua was born into the family behind the Keli brand of hair products, founded by his ancestor Hu Zhaochi. His father was Hu Baoxing and his mother was Hu Fang Xuefen. He had an elder brother Hu Jiadi, two younger brothers Hu Jiabiao and Hu Jiadong, and a younger sister Hu Jiawen. From 1973 to 1975 he attended Newlands School in Sussex, UK, and from 1975 to 1980 studied at Lancing College. He then earned a bachelor’s degree at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles from 1981 to 1985.
Career
After returning to Hong Kong, Hu worked in business and served as Vice Chairman of the South China Athletic Association football section from 1989 to 1992. From 1994 he participated in social activities for Tung Wah Group, including membership of its governors’ social committee. He was a director of 多寶誠有限公司, Kee Lee Trading Co. Ltd., Kee Lee Industrial Co. Ltd., and Fang Fen Co. Ltd., and also operated a Japanese restaurant.[1]
Tung Wah Group
In 2008 Hu Jiahua was elected Chairman of the Board of Directors of Tung Wah Group. The accompanying flower plaque was presented at the handover ceremony.
Personal life
In 1993 Hu married former singer and Miss Hong Kong contestant May Woo in England. They had three children: Hu Zhilue, Hu Zhitong, and Hu Zhiqing. His wake was attended by close friends Jacky Cheung, Pansy Ho, Sze Ngai, and Choi Man‑Hei.
See also
- High Society
- Hong Kong Derby
- Hong Kong Classic Mile
- Hu Zhaochi family
- Hu & Partners law firm
References
External links
- Family profile of Hu Jiahua, Hu Zhaochi, and Hu Baoxing (archived)