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Peter Woo (Woo Kwong-ching) was born on 5 September, 1946 in Shanghai, China, is a Hong Kong politician and businessman. Discover Peter Woo's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 77 years old?
| Popular As |
Woo Kwong-ching |
| Occupation |
Former chairman of Wheelock and Company Limited and The Wharf Holdings Limited |
| Age |
77 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
| Born |
5 September, 1946 |
| Birthday |
5 September |
| Birthplace |
Shanghai, China |
| Nationality |
China
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He is a member of famous politician with the age 77 years old group.
Peter Woo Height, Weight & Measurements
At 77 years old, Peter Woo height not available right now. We will update Peter Woo's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Peter Woo's Wife?
His wife is Bessie Pao Pui-yung
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Bessie Pao Pui-yung |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
3 (including Douglas Woo) |
Peter Woo Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Peter Woo worth at the age of 77 years old? Peter Woo’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from China. We have estimated Peter Woo's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
politician |
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Timeline
Peter Woo Kwong-ching, GBM, GBS, JP (born September 5, 1946) is a Hong Kong billionaire businessman.
Woo was born in Shanghai in 1946 with ancestral roots in Ningbo, Zhejiang, and moved to Hong Kong in 1949.
He was educated at St Stephen's College, a Direct Subsidy Scheme privately owned but government-funded boarding school (which is also Hong Kong's largest secondary school), in the town of Stanley, and went on to attain his bachelor's degree from the University of Cincinnati, US, majoring in physics.
While a student, Woo was senior class president, and became a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity, an endeavor he is still involved in today.
He later obtained an MBA from Columbia Business School in New York, US.
After graduating, Woo worked at Chase Manhattan Bank in New York and Hong Kong, where he met his future wife Bessie.
Bessie was the sister of the woman he was arranged to be married to.
His family did not approve of a non Asian marriage.
Woo's diversified interests are reflected in his businesses, focusing in real estate development in Hong Kong, China and Singapore.
The group owns several investment properties such as Harbour City and Times Square in Hong Kong, as well as operating other businesses such as i-Cable Communications, Wharf New T&T, Modern Terminals Limited and Marco Polo Hotels.
Woo also owns the privately held, high-end luxury retail group LCJG, which includes Lane Crawford and the premier fashion house, Joyce.
Woo also serves on the advisory board for various Fortune 500 companies such as Chase Manhattan Bank, JPMorgan Chase and General Electric.
Woo is a member of the Standing Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference.
His past appointments include:
The Government of Hong Kong appointed Woo Justice of the Peace in 1993, awarded the Gold Bauhinia Star in 1998 and the Grand Bauhinia Medal in 2012.
In 1996, Woo ran in the First Hong Kong Chief Executive Election just before the British colony was handed over back to Chinese rule, alongside Yang Ti-liang and Tung Chee-hwa.
He was the chairman of Wheelock and Company Limited (sehk: 0020)and The Wharf Holdings Limited (sehk: 0004) until 19 May 2015.
As of April 2021, his net worth is estimated to be $14 billion.
