Martin Lee Ka-shing
Martin Lee Ka-shing | |
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| Born | 1971 Hong Kong |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Chairman of Henderson Land Development; chairman and managing director of Henderson Investment Limited; chairman and CEO of Miramar Hotel and Investment Company; chairman of The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited |
Martin Lee Ka-shing (born 1971) is a prominent businessman from Hong Kong, currently holding the position of chairman at Henderson Land Development, one of the foremost real estate developers in the region. Additionally, he acts as chairman and managing director of Henderson Investment Limited, leads Miramar Hotel and Investment Company as chairman and CEO, and serves as chairman for The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited, all of which are publicly traded corporations. He is the son of the real estate tycoon Lee Shau-kee, who retains majority ownership of Henderson Land Development.
Career
Having received his education in Canada, Lee commenced his career at Henderson Land in 1993 as an executive director. After serving 14 years as vice chairman, he was elevated to chairman and managing director in 2019, where he now directs the company’s strategic expansion and diversification efforts.
Philanthropy
Lee actively promotes social welfare projects aimed at enhancing living standards and societal benefits. Under his guidance, Henderson Land became a pioneer in engaging with the Hong Kong SAR Government’s transitional housing programs, notably initiating the largest such development in 2019—a 428,000-square-foot site located in Kong Ha Wai, Yuen Long—specifically designed to accommodate low-income households.
Public roles
- Member of the 14th Beijing Municipal Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CCPCC)
- Expert Group member within the Chief Executive’s Policy Unit
- Executive Vice Chairman of the Federation of Hong Kong Beijing Organisations
- Council Member at Centum Charitas Foundation
- Vice Chairman for the Hong Kong Committee for UNICEF
Awards and honours
- Recipient of the Gold Bauhinia Star (GBS)
- Appointed Justice of the Peace (JP)
- Awarded Honorary Fellowship by University College London
- Conferred Honorary Doctorate in Social Science from Hang Seng University of Hong Kong
- Serves as a Court Member at University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and City University of Hong Kong
Personal life
Born in Hong Kong, Lee is the younger son of Lee Shau-kee, founder and chairman of Henderson Land Development. In 2006, he married former actress Cathy Chui in Australia; together they have four children—two daughters and two sons.