Silas Chou
Silas Chou | |
|---|---|
| Born | Silas K. F. Chou 1945 or 1946 (age 77–78)[1] |
| Spouse | Married |
| Children | 2 daughters, including Veronica Chou |
| Parent | Chao Kuang-piu |
| Relatives | Susana Chou (sister) |
Silas K. F. Chou (Chinese: 曹其峰; pinyin: Cáo Qífēng; born 1946) is a Hong Kong billionaire, active in the fashion sector.[1]
Early life
Silas K. F. Chou is the son of Chao Kuang-piu.[2] His father founded South Ocean Knitters, one of the Hong Kong's "largest knitwear manufacturers and exporters", in which he still owns a stake.[1]
His sister, Susana Chou, was the President of the Legislative Assembly of Macau from 1999 to 2009.[3]
Career
In 1978, he and his father, founded Xiang Zhou Woollen Mills in the Zhuhai Special Economy District.[2]
In 1989, Chou and Lawrence Stroll founded Sportswear Holdings to acquire Tommy Hilfiger.[4][5] Chou was the largest shareholder and became chairman of the company.[5] In 2006, he sold his shareholding to Apax, a UK private equity firm for US$1.6 billion.[5]
In 2003, Chou and Stroll bought a majority share in Michael Kors for US$100 million.[1][5] In June 2018, Chou sold the last of his investment in Kors.[5]
Chou has also invested in Karl Lagerfeld and Pepe Jeans.[4]
Personal life
Chou is married, with two daughters, Veronica and Vivian, and lives in Hong Kong.[1] Both daughters are active in his fashion business.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g "Forbes profile: Silas Chou". Forbes. Retrieved 26 September 2018.
- ^ a b "Biography of Silas K. F. Chou : The Wharton Global Alumni Forum-Hong Kong". www.whartonhongkong07.com. Retrieved 26 September 2018.
- ^ http://news.xinhuanet.com/ziliao/2002-03/07/content_305647.htm
- ^ a b "Silas Chouis One of the 500 People Shaping the Global Fashion Industry". businessoffashion.com. Retrieved 26 September 2018.
- ^ a b c d e "How tycoon Silas Chou made a fortune from two global brands". ejinsight.com. 8 November 2016. Retrieved 26 September 2018.