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Ronald McAulay

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Ronald James McAulay
Born1935 or 1936
NationalityScottish, Hong Kong
EducationUniversity of Glasgow (master's degree)
Occupation(s)Entrepreneur, certified accountant
Known forSubstantial shares and board positions at Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels and CLP Group
SpouseRita Laura McAulay
ChildrenAndrew James Kadoorie McAulay

Ronald James McAulay (born 1935 or 1936) is a billionaire entrepreneur with Scottish and Hong Kong ties.

Education

McAulay earned a master's degree from the University of Glasgow.

Career

As a certified accountant and member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland, McAulay has held substantial shares and board positions at Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels since 1972, as well as at CLP Group beginning in 1968. By November 2015, Forbes valued his fortune at approximately US$2.6 billion.

Personal life

He is married to Rita Laura McAulay, the daughter of The Lord Kadoorie and sibling to Hong Kong billionaire Sir Michael Kadoorie. The couple lives in Hong Kong and has one son, Andrew James Kadoorie McAulay, who holds the position of chairman at Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden.

Additionally, McAulay participates on the International Council of the Tate Gallery and acts as a trustee for London's Victoria and Albert Museum.