Richard Li Tzar-kai is a Hong Kong businessman, the self-made billionaire Chairman and Executive of PCCW (HKSE: 0008) (telecom) and Pacific Century Group (PCG) (finance and investments). His wealth is generational, tied to the Li family fortune, founded by his father, Li Ka-shing, the legendary Hong Kong tycoon.

Li holds a B.S. in Computer Engineering from Stanford University. His philosophical approach centers on technological disruption, strategic M&A, and long-term asset hold in the essential telecom, media, and finance sectors (often competing with his father's group). His structural contribution is tied to pioneering the modern telecommunications and insurance markets in Asia.

• PCCW (Chairman & Executive): The core publicly traded asset, a major provider of telecom, media, and technology services in Hong Kong.
• Pacific Century Group (PCG) (Chairman & Executive): His private holding company with interests in insurance (FWD Group), financial services, and real estate.
• Investment Strategy: His success is built on opportunistic acquisition and scale expansion in the high-growth Asian financial and telecom markets.
• Family Governance: He is the youngest son of Li Ka-shing and manages his own distinct business empire.

Richard Li's strategic genius was his commitment to technological diversification. He founded Pacific Century Group (PCG) in 1993. His structural contribution is immense: orchestrating the acquisition and consolidation of Hong Kong telecom assets (PCCW) and establishing FWD Group, which became a major pan-Asian insurance company. He successfully navigated the complex regulatory environment of the Asian telecom sector.

His wealth is secured by the colossal, long-term, stable profitability of the global telecommunications, insurance, and financial services sectors.

Richard Li's social impact is structural, stemming from PCCW's role in providing essential telecom and internet infrastructure in Hong Kong. His FWD Group provides essential insurance and financial protection to millions of Asian consumers. His Richard Li Foundation supports various educational and community initiatives. His structural contribution is tied to the successful industrialization and scale of the Asian telecom and financial services sectors.

His personal philanthropy supports various community and educational initiatives.

Richard Li maintains the professional, composed style of a corporate executive. His attire is consistently formal and high-quality, favoring tailored suits. His aesthetic reflects serious authority and stability, typical of a leader in the global financial and technology sectors.

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 corporate governance, strategic investment, and the long-term stewardship of the PCG empire.