Douglas Woo

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.

Douglas Woo Chun-kuen
Born1978 (age 41–42)
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

Education

Woo was educated in Hong Kong and the United Kingdom before earning a bachelor's degree in architecture from Princeton University, US. 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.

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

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.

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


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