Sir Li Ka-shing, GBM, KBE, is a Hong Kong businessman, the self-made billionaire Senior Advisor and former Chairman of CK Hutchison Holdings (CKHH) (HKSE: 0001) and CK Asset Holdings (CKA) (HKSE: 1113). His career is one of the most prominent rags-to-riches stories in Asia. Born in Chaozhou, Guangdong, China, in 1928, his family fled to Hong Kong in 1940 during the Second Sino-Japanese War.

Li's childhood was marked by extreme poverty: he was forced to drop out of school at age 15 after his father died of tuberculosis, taking a job in a plastics trading company to support his family. His philosophy centers on prudence, cash flow, philanthropy, and unwavering trust in the future of China.

• CK Hutchison Holdings (Former Chairman): The core publicly traded asset, a massive global conglomerate spanning ports, retail (Watsons), infrastructure, energy, and telecom (operating in over 50 countries).
• Plastics Pioneer: He founded Cheung Kong Industries in 1950 as a plastics manufacturer.
• Philanthropy: His Li Ka Shing Foundation has donated over $30 billion (HKD) to education, healthcare, and cultural projects globally.
• Contrarian Investor: His wealth is tied to strategic acquisitions (often selling high and buying low) and global asset consolidation.

Sir Li Ka-shing's strategic genius was his pivot from plastics manufacturing to real estate in the late 1950s, using the cash flow from his factory to acquire land. He successfully consolidated assets across ports, energy, telecom (3G/4G networks), and retail (Watsons), transforming CK Hutchison into a massive global force (employing 300,000 people in 50 countries). His structural contribution is immense: building the global logistics and telecom infrastructure that underpins much of Asia and Europe.

He retired as Chairman in 2018 (at age 90), becoming Senior Advisor, handing over control to his eldest son, Victor Li. His wealth is secured by the colossal, long-term, stable profitability of his global conglomerate. He is considered the most influential businessman in Asia and one of the world's most generous philanthropists.

Sir Li Ka-shing is a major global philanthropist. His structural social impact is tied to CK Hutchison's role in providing essential telecom, port, and retail infrastructure globally. His Li Ka Shing Foundation is a massive structural contributor, pledging over $30 billion (HKD) to support education and healthcare (e.g., funding Shantou University and The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology).

His structural contribution is tied to his belief in the power of education and his long-term commitment to Hong Kong and China.

Sir Li Ka-shing maintains the simple, pragmatic style of a traditional businessman. His attire is consistently formal and high-quality, favoring a simple suit and tie. His aesthetic reflects humility, prudence, and immense financial power (embodying the spirit of 'chaoren'—superman).

Residing in Hong Kong, his luxury is the immense security and financial reward derived from his multi-billion dollar fortune. His life is dedicated to investment strategy, corporate governance, and global philanthropy.