Peter Woo

Peter Woo

Peter Woo (#184)

You see people complain, 'Now we don't want people from the mainland to come here to use our facilities.' To me that's music to my ears when there is demand for your services.

  • $ 15 B
  • Real estate
  • Hong Kong
  • M
  • 79 Years

About Me

Peter Woo was chairman of property developer Wheelock & Co. and its main subsidiary, Wharf Holdings, before stepping down in 2015. His son Douglas, who is now chairman of Wheelock, took the company private in 2020. Beyond property, Wheelock and Wharf control important telecom, port and retailing assets, including luxury department store chain Lane Crawford. Woo started his career in 1972 with Chase Manhattan Bank in New York, where he met his future wife Bessie, daughter of the shipping tycoon Y.K. Pao. In 1975 he joined her family's business in Hong Kong.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Peter Woo’s rise and global influence.

  • #191   Billionaires (2025)
  • #7   Hong Kong's 50 Richest (2025)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Peter Woo’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $15.2B (February 5, 2026)