Li Ka Shing

Li Ka Shing

Li Ka Shing, the richest man in Asia, built his global empire out of an ailing British conglomerate Hutchison Whampoa. Born in Chiu Chow, Li was the son of a teacher. He founded a Hong Kong plastic firm and after procuring Hutchison Whampoa had expanded into telecommunications, energy and beyond. Said to have an uncanny eye for opportunities and in knowing what to sell, Li was said to be loved by the small investors partly because he was viewed as the little guy who beat up the big guys at their own game and partly because he made money for the small investors. Businessmen know Li as a person, who keeps his word. He has since turn philanthropist, having pledged to give a sizable portion of his fortune to charitable foundation.

Li Ka Shing, the richest man in Asia, built his global empire out of an ailing British conglomerate Hutchison Whampoa. Born in Chiu Chow, Li was the son of a teacher. He founded a Hong Kong plastic firm and after procuring Hutchison Whampoa had expanded into telecommunications, energy and beyond. Said to have an uncanny eye for opportunities and in knowing what to sell, Li was said to be loved by the small investors partly because he was viewed as the little guy who beat up the big guys at their own game and partly because he made money for the small investors. Businessmen know Li as a person, who keeps his word. He has since turn philanthropist, having pledged to give a sizable portion of his fortune to charitable foundation.