Hui Wing Mau (also known as Xu Rongmao) is a Chinese-Australian businessman, the self-made billionaire Founder and Chairman of Shimao Group (HKSE: 0813), a major property developer and conglomerate. Born in Fujian, China, in 1950, his early life was marked by the Cultural Revolution, during which he was sent to the countryside to work as a barefoot doctor.

Hui later emigrated to Hong Kong in the 1970s, where he worked as a textile worker. His entrepreneurial breakthrough came with shrewd investment in stock trades, which provided the capital for his audacious move into real estate. His strategic genius was his ability to recognize and take advantage of the massive urbanization and commercial property booms in China.

• Shimao Group (Founder & Chairman): The core asset, a major property developer specializing in large-scale residential developments, luxury residences, and hotels in mainland China and Hong Kong.
• Early Career: He worked as a barefoot doctor and a textile worker before his first investment.
• Investment Strategy: His success is built on strategic land acquisition and developing integrated commercial and residential properties in high-growth urban centers (e.g., Shanghai, Beijing).
• Dual Citizenship: He holds Australian citizenship and a long history of property ventures in Australia.

Hui Wing Mau's strategic pivot to real estate began in 1988 when he invested in a knitting factory but quickly built a hotel instead, opening the first private three-star hotel in China. Recognizing the massive potential, he expanded aggressively into developing residential complexes and resorts in Fujian, later moving his focus to major cities like Beijing and Shanghai in the 1990s.

The Shimao Group successfully executed its IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKSE) in 2006. Under his leadership, Shimao became one of China's most important property developers, known for its high-quality, large-scale projects. He also diversified the family's interests into real estate management, property services, and hospitality. His wealth is tied to the long-term, massive appreciation of Chinese urban real estate and his skill in securing prime development plots.

Hui Wing Mau's social impact is structural, stemming from Shimao Group's role in providing essential housing and commercial infrastructure for China's massive urban population. The company provides thousands of stable jobs in construction, real estate, and hospitality.

His personal philanthropy supports various educational and community initiatives. His career is a testament to the profitability of disciplined real estate development, strategic acquisition, and successful navigation of the political and regulatory landscape in China.

Hui Wing Mau maintains the highly professional, composed style of a Chinese property magnate. His attire is consistently formal and high-quality, favoring tailored business suits. His aesthetic reflects serious authority and stability, befitting a multi-billionaire commanding a massive real estate empire.

Residing in Hong Kong (and Australia), his luxury is the immense security and financial reward derived from his multi-billion dollar fortune. His life is dedicated to real estate development, strategic investment, and the long-term, stable growth of his essential property and hospitality empire.