E dward Kwok is an heir to the Sun Hung Kai Properties (SHKP) fortune, one of Asia's most powerful real estate dynasties. He is the son of Thomas Kwok, a former co-chairman of SHKP, and the grandson of the company's legendary founder, Kwok Tak-seng. The Kwok family controls Hong Kong's largest property developer, a company responsible for building many of the city's iconic skyscrapers and residential estates.

Edward serves as an alternate director to his father on the board of SHKP. His role is part of the family's long-term succession planning, ensuring the third generation is involved in the governance of the vast family empire. His wealth is derived from his family's trust, which holds a massive and highly valuable stake in the publicly traded real estate giant.