Description: (Founder and chairman, Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts)
Robert Kuok, also known as Robert Kuok Hock Nien, is a prominent Malaysian business figure residing in Hong Kong. He is a highly successful investor and philanthropist with a substantial net worth, making him one of the wealthiest individuals worldwide. Despite his considerable achievements, Kuok prefers to maintain a low public profile and conducts his business activities mainly through privately owned enterprises. The Kuok Group of Companies, his business conglomerate, operates across various sectors including sugarcane plantations, sugar refineries, hospitality, real estate, and publishing. Kuok's investment in Wilmar International has particularly contributed to his wealth.