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{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
| honorific_prefix = [[The Honourable]]
| honorific_prefix = [[The Honourable]]
| name = Lee Shau-kee
| name = Lee Shau-kee
| native_name = {{linktext|李|兆|基}}
| native_name = {{nobold|李兆基}}
| native_name_lang = zh
| honorific_suffix = GBM
| honorific_suffix = GBM
| image = LEE_Shau_Kee.JPG
| image = LEE_Shau_Kee.JPG
| imagesize =
| caption = Lee in 2013
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1928|03|07}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1928|03|07}}
| birth_place = [[Shunde]], [[Guangdong]], [[Republic of China (1912-49)|China]]
| birth_place = [[Shunde]], [[Guangdong]], [[Republic of China (1912-49)|Republic of China]]
| citizenship = [[Hong Kong]]
| citizenship = [[Hong Kong]]
| death_date =
| death_date =
| death_place =
| death_place =
| occupation = Founder and former long-time Chairman of [[Henderson Land Development]]<br />ex-Chairman of [[Hong Kong and China Gas Company|Hong Kong and China Gas]]<br />ex-Chairman of [[Miramar Hotel]]
| occupation = Founder and former long-time Chairman of [[Henderson Land Development]]<br />ex-Chairman of [[Hong Kong and China Gas Company|Hong Kong and China Gas]]<br />ex-Chairman of [[Miramar Hotel]]<ref name=":0" />
| salary =
| networth = {{increase}} US$25.4 billion ({{As of|2021|06|25}})<ref name=lsknet>{{cite web|title=Bloomberg Billionaires Index: Lee Shau Kee|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/billionaires/profiles/shaukee-lee/ |publisher=[[Bloomberg L.P.]]|date=25 June 2021}}</ref>
| spouse = Lau Wai-kuen (divorced)
| spouse = Lau Wai-kuen (divorced)
| website = {{url|http://www.leeshaukee.com.hk}}
| website = {{URL|http://www.leeshaukee.com.hk}}
}}
}}


'''Lee Shau-kee''' [[Grand Bauhinia Medal|GBM]] ({{zh|c={{linktext|李|兆|基}}}}; born 7 March 1928 in [[Shunde]], [[Guangdong]], China) is a [[Hong Kong]] business magnate, investor, and philanthropist.<ref name=Forbes>{{cite web|title=Forbes Profile: Lee Shau Kee|url=https://www.forbes.com/profile/lee-shau-kee/?list=hong-kong-billionaires&sh=2786801d1083|date=11 June 2021}}</ref> He is a real estate tycoon and majority owner of [[Henderson Land Development]], a property conglomerate with interests in property, hotels, restaurants and internet services. In 2019, aged 91, Lee stepped down as chairman and managing director of the company, in favour of two of his sons, Peter and Martin Lee. He retains a role as an executive director.<ref>[https://www.hongkongfp.com/2019/05/28/hong-kong-second-richest-man-lee-shau-kee-steps-property-company-chair/ Hong Kong second richest man Lee Shau Kee steps down as property company chair], [[Agence France-Presse|AFP]] via [[Hong Kong Free Press|HKFP]], 28 May 2019</ref>
'''Lee Shau-kee''' [[Grand Bauhinia Medal|GBM]] ({{zh|c={{linktext|李|兆|基}}}}; born 7 March 1928) is a [[Hong Kong]] business magnate, investor, and philanthropist.<ref name=Forbes>{{cite web|title=Forbes Profile: Lee Shau Kee|website = [[Forbes]]|url=https://www.forbes.com/profile/lee-shau-kee/?list=hong-kong-billionaires&sh=2786801d1083|date=11 June 2021}}</ref> He is a real estate tycoon and majority owner of [[Henderson Land Development]], a property conglomerate with interests in property, hotels, restaurants and internet services. In 2019, aged 91, Lee stepped down as chairman and managing director of the company, in favour of two of his sons, Peter and Martin Lee. He retains a role as an executive director.<ref>[https://www.hongkongfp.com/2019/05/28/hong-kong-second-richest-man-lee-shau-kee-steps-property-company-chair/ Hong Kong second richest man Lee Shau Kee steps down as property company chair], [[Agence France-Presse|AFP]] via [[Hong Kong Free Press|HKFP]], 28 May 2019</ref>


His personal wealth is estimated to be US$33.0&nbsp;billion as of July 2021, making him the second wealthiest man in Hong Kong (behind [[Li Ka-shing]]), and the 43rd richest in the world.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Real Time Billionaires|url=https://www.forbes.com/real-time-billionaires/|access-date=2021-07-09|website=Forbes|language=en}}</ref> Before the [[Handover of Hong Kong|handover of Hong Kong]] in 1997, he was the fourth-richest person in world.<ref>http://english.cntv.cn/program/newshour/20120626/113531.shtml</ref>
His personal wealth is estimated to be US$27.8&nbsp;billion as of July 2024, making him the second wealthiest man in Hong Kong (behind [[Li Ka-shing]]), and the 63rd richest in the world.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Real Time Billionaires|url=https://www.forbes.com/real-time-billionaires/|access-date=2021-07-09|website=Forbes|language=en}}</ref> Before the [[handover of Hong Kong]] in 1997, he was the fourth-richest person in world.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://english.cntv.cn/program/newshour/20120626/113531.shtml |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120705014021/http://english.cntv.cn/program/newshour/20120626/113531.shtml |archive-date=5 July 2012 |title=HK remains best place for business CCTV News - CNTV English}}</ref>


Since 2006, Lee has accrued profits from his holdings of [[Mainland China|Mainland]]-controlled stocks. He is also known as "Uncle Four", one of the very few fourth-born children in the world to have become a multi-billionaire.<ref name=scmp1864594>[http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/economy/article/1864594/hong-kong-tycoon-lee-shau-kee-hands-out-hk15-million-birth?page=all], South China Morning Post. Retrieved December 2015.</ref>
Since 2006, Lee has accrued profits from his holdings of [[Mainland China|Mainland]]-controlled stocks. He is also known as "Uncle Four", one of the very few fourth-born children in the world to have become a multi-billionaire.<ref name="scmp1864594">[http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/economy/article/1864594/hong-kong-tycoon-lee-shau-kee-hands-out-hk15-million-birth?page=all], South China Morning Post. Retrieved December 2015.</ref>


==Philanthropy==
==Philanthropy==
Lee is one of the main sponsors of the HKICC Lee Shau Kee School of Creativity, having donated more than HK$20 million through the Lee Shau Kee Foundation.<ref>HKICC Lee Shau Kee School of Creativity [http://www.creativehk.edu.hk/new/chi/info_doners.html "Main sponsor / personMain sponsor / person"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111104020832/http://www.creativehk.edu.hk/new/chi/info_doners.html |date=4 November 2011 }}, '' HKICC Lee Shau Kee School of Creativity'', 26 October 2010</ref>
Lee is one of the main sponsors of the HKICC Lee Shau Kee School of Creativity, having donated more than HK$20 million through the Lee Shau Kee Foundation.<ref>HKICC Lee Shau Kee School of Creativity [http://www.creativehk.edu.hk/new/chi/info_doners.html "Main sponsor / personMain sponsor / person"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111104020832/http://www.creativehk.edu.hk/new/chi/info_doners.html |date=4 November 2011 }}, '' HKICC Lee Shau Kee School of Creativity'', 26 October 2010</ref>


In 2007, he donated HK$500 million to the [[University of Hong Kong]]<ref>[https://www.giving.hku.hk/en/Why-Give/Dr-Lee-Shau-Kee-Donated-Hk-500m-To-Hku.html Dr Lee Shau Kee Donated HK$500M to HKU]</ref> and HK$400 million to the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.<ref>[http://www.ust.hk/about-hkust/media-relations/press-releases/400m-donation-support-hkusts-drive-towards-world-class-excellence/ $400M Donation to Support HKUST’s Drive Towards World Class Excellence]</ref>
In 2007, he donated HK$500 million to the [[University of Hong Kong]]<ref>[https://www.giving.hku.hk/en/Why-Give/Dr-Lee-Shau-Kee-Donated-Hk-500m-To-Hku.html Dr Lee Shau Kee Donated HK$500M to HKU]</ref> and HK$400 million to the [[Hong Kong University of Science and Technology]].<ref>[http://www.ust.hk/about-hkust/media-relations/press-releases/400m-donation-support-hkusts-drive-towards-world-class-excellence/ $400M Donation to Support HKUST’s Drive Towards World Class Excellence]</ref>


In 2015, Lee donated a site in [[Yuen Long]] to charity organisation [[Po Leung Kuk]] for it to develop Hong Kong's biggest youth hostel. Lee announced that the units would be leased to young people between the ages of 18 and 30 at half the market rate.<ref>[http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/1680359/lee-shau-kee-donates-site-youth-hostel]'' Lee Shau Kee donates site to youth hostel''</ref>
In 2015, Lee donated a site in [[Yuen Long]] to charity organisation [[Po Leung Kuk]] for it to develop Hong Kong's biggest youth hostel. Lee announced that the units would be leased to young people between the ages of 18 and 30 at half the market rate.<ref>[http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/1680359/lee-shau-kee-donates-site-youth-hostel]'' Lee Shau Kee donates site to youth hostel''</ref>


Other than public philanthropy, Lee has given his Henderson Land staff cash gifts to celebrate the birth of four of his grandchildren, in amounts totalling HK$60&nbsp;million over a nine-year period.<ref>http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/economy/article/1864594/hong-kong-tycoon-lee-shau-kee-hands-out-hk15-million-birth</ref>
Other than public philanthropy, Lee has given his Henderson Land staff cash gifts to celebrate the birth of four of his grandchildren, in amounts totalling HK$60&nbsp;million over a nine-year period.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/economy/article/1864594/hong-kong-tycoon-lee-shau-kee-hands-out-hk15-million-birth|title=Hong Kong tycoon Lee Shau-kee hands out HK$15 million for birth of seventh grandchild|date=6 October 2015}}</ref>


In May 2018, Lee donated HK$100 million to [[Hang Seng University of Hong Kong|Hang Seng Management College]] supporting its strategic development.<ref>[http://www.hsmc.edu.hk/en/李兆基博士捐出港幣一億元%e3%80%80支持恒生管理學院長/ Dr Lee Shau Kee Donated HK$100 Million to Support HSMC’s Strategic Development, 2018-05-07 Retrieved 2018-05-26]</ref>
In May 2018, Lee donated HK$100 million to [[Hang Seng University of Hong Kong|Hang Seng Management College]] supporting its strategic development.<ref>[http://www.hsmc.edu.hk/en/李兆基博士捐出港幣一億元%e3%80%80支持恒生管理學院長/ Dr Lee Shau Kee Donated HK$100 Million to Support HSMC’s Strategic Development, 2018-05-07 Retrieved 2018-05-26]</ref>


==Current positions==
==Current positions==
*Founder, ex-Chairman and managing director, of [[Henderson Land Development]]
*Founder, ex-Chairman and managing director, of [[Henderson Land Development]]<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Dr the Hon LEE Shau Kee |url=https://www.hld.com/en/about-the-group/our-leadership/dr-lee-shau-kee |access-date=2024-09-07 |website=www.hld.com}}</ref>
*ex-Chairman of [[Hong Kong and China Gas Company|Hong Kong and China Gas]]
*ex-Chairman of [[Hong Kong and China Gas Company|Hong Kong and China Gas]]<ref name=":0" />
*ex-Chairman of [[Miramar Hotel and Investment]]
*ex-Chairman of [[Miramar Hotel and Investment]]<ref name=":0" />
*Vice-Chairman and independent non-executive director of [[Sun Hung Kai Properties]]
*Vice-Chairman and independent non-executive director of [[Sun Hung Kai Properties]]<ref name=":0" />
*Member of board of directors of [[Hongkong and Yaumati Ferry|Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings)]] and the [[Bank of East Asia]]
*Member of board of directors of [[Hongkong and Yaumati Ferry|Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings)]] and the [[Bank of East Asia]]<ref name=":0" />
*Named as part of [[Peter Storrie]]'s consortium to buy [[Portsmouth F.C.|Portsmouth Football Club]]<ref>[https://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/names-revealed-behind-portsmouth-chief-storries-consortium-265831 Names revealed behind Portsmouth chief Storrie's consortium], Tribal Football, 2009</ref>
*Named as part of [[Peter Storrie]]'s consortium to buy [[Portsmouth F.C.|Portsmouth Football Club]]<ref>[https://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/names-revealed-behind-portsmouth-chief-storries-consortium-265831 Names revealed behind Portsmouth chief Storrie's consortium], Tribal Football, 2009</ref>


==Family==
==Family==
Lee has five children, including elder son [[Peter Lee Ka-kit]] and younger son [[Martin Lee Ka-shing]], and eight grandchildren.<ref name=china28686333>[http://www.china.org.cn/top10/2013-04/28/content_28686333_9.htm Top 10 richest Chinese in the world]</ref><ref name=scmp1864594/>
Lee has five children, including elder son [[Peter Lee Ka-kit]] and younger son [[Martin Lee Ka-shing]], and eight grandchildren.<ref name=china28686333>[http://www.china.org.cn/top10/2013-04/28/content_28686333_9.htm Top 10 richest Chinese in the world]</ref><ref name=scmp1864594/>


==See also==
==See also==
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Latest revision as of 09:19, 9 December 2024

For the actor with the same Chinese name, see Lee Siu-kei.

In this Chinese name, the family name is Lee.
The Honourable
Lee Shau-kee
GBM
李兆基
Lee in 2013
Born (1928-03-07) 7 March 1928 (age 96)
Shunde, Guangdong, Republic of China
CitizenshipHong Kong
Occupation(s)Founder and former long-time Chairman of Henderson Land Development
ex-Chairman of Hong Kong and China Gas
ex-Chairman of Miramar Hotel[1]
SpouseLau Wai-kuen (divorced)
Websitewww.leeshaukee.com.hk

Lee Shau-kee GBM (Chinese: 李兆基; born 7 March 1928) is a Hong Kong business magnate, investor, and philanthropist.[2] He is a real estate tycoon and majority owner of Henderson Land Development, a property conglomerate with interests in property, hotels, restaurants and internet services. In 2019, aged 91, Lee stepped down as chairman and managing director of the company, in favour of two of his sons, Peter and Martin Lee. He retains a role as an executive director.[3]

His personal wealth is estimated to be US$27.8 billion as of July 2024, making him the second wealthiest man in Hong Kong (behind Li Ka-shing), and the 63rd richest in the world.[4] Before the handover of Hong Kong in 1997, he was the fourth-richest person in world.[5]

Since 2006, Lee has accrued profits from his holdings of Mainland-controlled stocks. He is also known as "Uncle Four", one of the very few fourth-born children in the world to have become a multi-billionaire.[6]

Philanthropy

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Lee is one of the main sponsors of the HKICC Lee Shau Kee School of Creativity, having donated more than HK$20 million through the Lee Shau Kee Foundation.[7]

In 2007, he donated HK$500 million to the University of Hong Kong[8] and HK$400 million to the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.[9]

In 2015, Lee donated a site in Yuen Long to charity organisation Po Leung Kuk for it to develop Hong Kong's biggest youth hostel. Lee announced that the units would be leased to young people between the ages of 18 and 30 at half the market rate.[10]

Other than public philanthropy, Lee has given his Henderson Land staff cash gifts to celebrate the birth of four of his grandchildren, in amounts totalling HK$60 million over a nine-year period.[11]

In May 2018, Lee donated HK$100 million to Hang Seng Management College supporting its strategic development.[12]

Current positions

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Family

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Lee has five children, including elder son Peter Lee Ka-kit and younger son Martin Lee Ka-shing, and eight grandchildren.[14][6]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "Dr the Hon LEE Shau Kee". www.hld.com. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
  2. ^ "Forbes Profile: Lee Shau Kee". Forbes. 11 June 2021.
  3. ^ Hong Kong second richest man Lee Shau Kee steps down as property company chair, AFP via HKFP, 28 May 2019
  4. ^ "Real Time Billionaires". Forbes. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
  5. ^ "HK remains best place for business CCTV News - CNTV English". Archived from the original on 5 July 2012.
  6. ^ a b [1], South China Morning Post. Retrieved December 2015.
  7. ^ HKICC Lee Shau Kee School of Creativity "Main sponsor / personMain sponsor / person" Archived 4 November 2011 at the Wayback Machine, HKICC Lee Shau Kee School of Creativity, 26 October 2010
  8. ^ Dr Lee Shau Kee Donated HK$500M to HKU
  9. ^ $400M Donation to Support HKUST’s Drive Towards World Class Excellence
  10. ^ [2] Lee Shau Kee donates site to youth hostel
  11. ^ "Hong Kong tycoon Lee Shau-kee hands out HK$15 million for birth of seventh grandchild". 6 October 2015.
  12. ^ Dr Lee Shau Kee Donated HK$100 Million to Support HSMC’s Strategic Development, 2018-05-07 Retrieved 2018-05-26
  13. ^ Names revealed behind Portsmouth chief Storrie's consortium, Tribal Football, 2009
  14. ^ Top 10 richest Chinese in the world
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Order of precedence
Preceded by
David Li
Recipient of the Grand Bauhinia Medal
 Hong Kong order of precedence
Recipient of the Grand Bauhinia Medal 		Succeeded by
Andrew Li
Recipient of the Grand Bauhinia Medal
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