Raymond Kwok
Raymond Kwok Ping-luen | |
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| Born | 1952 Hong Kong |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Chairman and managing director of Sun Hung Kai Properties; chairman of SUNeVision Holdings Ltd. and SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings Limited |
Raymond Kwok Ping-luen JP (, born 1952) serves as the chairman and managing director of Sun Hung Kai Properties, the foremost property development company in Hong Kong. Additionally, he holds the position of chairman at both SUNeVision Holdings Ltd. and SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings Limited. He is the youngest offspring of Kwok Tak Seng and sibling to Walter and Thomas Kwok.
Wealth
Among Hong Kong and Greater China’s wealthiest, the Kwok brothers are ranked third, trailing only behind Li Ka Shing and Lee Shau Kee. Their combined fortune was valued at approximately US$17 billion in 2011 and increased to US$17.9 billion by 2016. Collectively, the Kwok family ranks as Asia’s third richest, possessing a net worth totaling US$40.4 billion.
Education
Kwok earned a law degree from Cambridge University, followed by an MBA from Harvard University. He has also been awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Business Administration from the Open University of Hong Kong and an Honorary Doctorate in Laws from the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Bribery charges
In March 2012, both Raymond and Thomas Kwok were detained on allegations of bribery involving payments to former Chief Secretary Rafael Hui. They entered pleas of not guilty in 2013. By December 2014, Raymond was acquitted, whereas Thomas was found guilty of conspiracy to commit misconduct in public office.
Election Committee
In September 2021, members of the Election Committee were instructed by the Liaison Office to spend two hours engaging with the public; Kwok made a brief appearance at his booth before departing.