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Kwek Leng Beng

Kwek Leng Beng

Kwek Leng Beng (#1129)

Global Rank #1129
Country Rank #10
Country Singapore

Kwek Leng Beng is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

  • $ 4 B
  • Diversified
  • Singapore
  • M
  • 85 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #1,129
Country Rank #10
Net Worth $3.8B
Previous Worth $3.8B
Worth Change +$0.0B
Country Singapore
Industry Diversified
Age 85 Years
Gender M
Worth As Of May 4, 2026
Last Refreshed 27 Jul 2026, 12:00 AM
Residence Singapore, Singapore
World Billionaires List Singapore Billionaires Diversified

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Personal Stats

Age 85
Source Of Wealth Diversified
Residence Singapore, Singapore
Citizenship Singapore
Marital Status Married
Children 2
Education LLB, University of London
Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $3.8B
Current Net Worth $3.8B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

Kwek Leng Beng is the executive chairman of Singapore's Hong Leong Group, founded by his father in 1941. Kwek is also executive chairman of City Developments, one of the island state largest property developers. Kwek's son, Sherman, took charge as group CEO of City Developments in 2018 following a decade in various roles. City Developments owns rental apartments across the UK, Japan, Australia and the US, including a student accommodation development located in the UK. In 2024, it opened The Singapore Edition, a 204-room luxury hotel managed by Marriott International. The same year it acquired the Hilton Paris Opera Hotel for $260 million.

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Did You Know?

His cousin, Quek Leng Chan, also a billionaire, runs the Hong Leong Group's Malaysian operations.

In 1995, Kwek, together with Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Alsaud, bought the Plaza Hotel in New York City from Donald Trump.

In 2020, City Developments took a $1.8 billion write-down on its investment in China.

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Kwek Leng Beng's net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

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Current Net Worth: $3.8B (May 4, 2026)

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