John Lim (#3035)
After so many years I still love my business.
- $ 1 B
- Real estate
- Singapore
- M
- 69 Years
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About Me
John Lim cofounded real estate fund manager ARA Asset Management in 2002, at age 45, with the backing of Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing. In 2016, Lim, along with U.S. private equity firm Warburg Pincus and China's AVIC Trust, took ARA private from the Singapore Stock Exchange in a $1.3 billion buyout. In 2022, Hong Kong-based real asset manager ESR Group acquired ARA for $5.2 billion in stock and cash. In July 2025, a consortium led by Starwood Capital Group and other investors took ESR private from the Hong Kong stock exchange in a deal that valued it at $7.1 billion. Lim, who sold out his small stake in ESR Group and resigned from the board, now is the chairman of his JL Family Office.
Achievements
Career Highlights
A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped John Lim’s rise and global influence.
Wealth Growth
Net Worth Growth Over Time
Tracking John Lim’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.
Current Net Worth: $1.2B
(May 4, 2026)
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