Justin Chiu Kwok Hung ‘76

Biography

In his native Hong Kong, Justin Chiu is described as one of the most inspired and innovative property developers in the city. He is known as a man with many interests – balancing 30 years of international experience in real estate with activities like motorcycle riding, skiing and paragliding.

Justin graduated from Trent in 1978 with a joint degree in Sociology and Economics. Since returning to Hong Kong, he has worked for three blue-chip companies in Asia and is currently an Executive Director of Cheung Kong (Holdings) Limited. In addition, Justin is the Chairman of ARA Asset Management Limited, the Fortune Real Estate Investment Trust and the Suntec Real Estate Investment Trust. Since 2003, he has acted as an external advisor to the Chinese government through the Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference.

His vision and dynamism has resulted in projects that have transformed Singapore’s waterfront and changed many other horizons throughout Asia. As a pioneer in real estate investment trust business, he is known as the “King of Asian REITs”. Likewise, under his leadership, Cheung Kong Holdings has become the #1 property seller in Hong Kong for many years in a row; this remarkable achievement has earned him the title “The God of Property” in Hong Kong. An expert in turning crises into opportunities in adverse markets, he has led Cheung Kong through the current economic times to great success: in April, his marketing division sold a record 1000 new condominium units in one day, bringing in $1.8 billion Hong Kong dollars to the company.

Throughout all of his roles, Justin credits Trent University for giving him the academic and personal experience in Canada that have helped him develop into the dynamic and successful business leader he is today.