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Douglas Woo Chun-kuen
Born1978 (age 45–46)
NationalityHong Kong
EducationPrinceton University
Hong Kong University of Science & Technology Business School
OccupationBusinessman
TitleChairman, Wheelock & Co
Term2014-
PredecessorPeter Woo
Parent(s)Peter Woo
Bessie Pao

Douglas Woo Chun-kuen JP (born 1978), is the chairman of Wheelock & Co (SEHK: 00020), and managing director of Wheelock Properties (HK) Limited and of Wharf China Development Limited.[1][2] Wheelock is a listed property group with its headquarters in Hong Kong.[citation needed]

Education

Woo was educated in Hong Kong and the United Kingdom before earning a bachelor's degree in architecture from Princeton University, US.[citation needed] In 2010, he was awarded a Master of Business Administration degree (EMBA Programme) by The Hong Kong University of Science & Technology Business School and The Kellogg School of Management of Northwestern University.[citation needed]

In 2016, he was awarded the honorary doctorate by Savannah College of Art and Design (Hong Kong).[citation needed]

Career

Woo worked in financial services and real estate prior to joining the Group in 2005. He was appointed a managing director of Wheelock in July 2013, and became chairman in January 2014.[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ "Wheelock - Board of Directors". www.wheelockcompany.com. Retrieved 16 September 2017.
  2. ^ "九龙仓". www.wharfchina.com. Retrieved 16 September 2017.