Quek Leng Chan

Tan Sri Quek Leng Chan (simplified Chinese: 郭令灿; traditional Chinese: 郭令燦; pinyin: Guō Lìng Càn; born 8 December 1941) is a Malaysian tycoon who co-founded Hong Leong Group Malaysia. He is one of the richest men in Malaysia. In 2018, Quek Leng Chan ranked #217 on the Forbes World's Billionaires list, with wealth listed at US$7.2 billion.[2] As for 6 January 2021, Tan Sri Quek's net worth is listed at US$ 5.33 Billion & ranked 494th on Bloomberg Billionaire Index.[1]

Yang Berbahagia Tan Sri

Quek Leng Chan

PSM KMN
郭令灿
Born (1941-12-08) 8 December 1941
Singapore
NationalityMalaysia
OccupationBusinessman
Net worth US$5.33 Billion (Jan 2021)[1]
TitleExecutive chairman and executive officer of Hong Leong Group
Children3 children

Early life and education

Quek Leng Chan studied in Victoria School in Singapore and is qualified as a barrister-at-law from Middle Temple, United Kingdom.

Career

He has extensive business experience in various sectors, including financial services, manufacturing and real estate. He is the chairman and chief executive officer of Hong Leong Company (Malaysia) Berhad ("HLCM"), executive chairman of Hong Leong Industries Berhad ("HLI"), Hume Industries (Malaysia) Berhad ("HIMB"), Hong Leong Financial Group Berhad, GuocoLand (Malaysia) Berhad, Camerlin Group Berhad and chairman of Hong Leong Bank Berhad, HLG Capital Berhad ("HLG"), Hong Leong Assurance Berhad, Hong Leong Islamic Bank Berhad and Hong Leong Foundation ("HLF").

Quek oversees the Malaysian operations of the Hong Leong Group while his cousin and fellow billionaire Kwek Leng Beng oversees the Singapore operations.

Honours

References
  1. "Profile Quek Leng Chan".
  2. https://www.forbes.com/billionaires/list/3/#version:static_header:source
  3. "Semakan Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat". Prime Minister's Department (Malaysia).
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