Michael Kadoorie

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Michael Kadoorie

Age: 68
Residence: Hong Kong
What keeps him busy: Chairman of CLP Holdings, Chairman of Hong Kong & Shanghai Hotels

Michael Kadoorie is Chairman of CLP Holdings, which was founded by the Kadoorie family in 1890. CLP Holdings provides electricity to over 75% of Hong Kong. Kadoorie is recognized as one of the wealthiest people in China. He is also chairman of the family-owned Hongkong & Shanghai Hotels.