1. About Tan Sri Dato’ Dr. Francis Yeoh Sock Ping:
Tan Sri Dato’ Dr. Francis Yeoh Sock Ping is a Malaysian entrepreneur who has been the Executive Chairman of YTL Corporation, He ranked as one of “Asia’s 25 Most Powerful and Influential Business Personalities” by Fortune and Business Week.
2. Son of Eldest son of late Malaysia billionaire Yeoh Tiong Lay
3. Appointed as : Managing director of YTL Corporation in 1988
4. Total assets : RM74.7 billion (US$18.2 billion)
5. Alma mater : Kingston University and University of Nottingham
6. Redesignated as : Managing Director till 29 June 2018 and redesignated as Executive Chairman
7. From Kingston University (UK) : He secured aBachelor of Science (Hons) Degree in Civil Engineering and was conferred an Honorary Doctorate of Engineering in 2004
8. From University of Nottingham : Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws in July 2014
9. Under his stewardship : He grew a single listed company into a multi-disciplinary conglomerate comprising six listed entities ie. YTL Corporation Berhad, YTL Power International Berhad, YTL Land & Development Berhad, YTL Hospitality REIT, Lafarge Malaysia Berhad and Starhill Global REIT.
10. He is : Independent Non-Executive Director of The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited
11. Board of Directors : Suu Foundation, a humanitarian organization committed to improving healthcare and education in Myanmar
12. He is also : First Non-Italian Board Member of the historic Rome Opera House
13. Currently living in Malaysia
14. Born on : 23 August 1954
15. Born Place : Kuala Selangor, Malaysia
16. Nationality : Malaysian
17. Father : Yeoh Tiong Lay was a Malaysian billionaire businessman and philanthropist
18. Spouse : Late Puan Sri Datin Paduka Rosaline Yeoh
19. Children : He has 5 children
20. Awards :
Tan Sri Francis was awarded the Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE) by Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 2006.
In 2010, a panel of Nobel Laureates made him ‘Primus Inter Pares Honouree’ of the Oslo Business for Peace Award for encouraging socially responsible business ethics and practices. In the same year, he received the Corporate Social Responsibility Award at CNBC’s Asia Business Leaders Awards.
In 2016, he has conferred the prestigious Muhammad Ali Celebrity Fight Night Award in Arizona for his philanthropic efforts
Real estate development masterpieces: Starhill Gallery, Sentul, KLPAC, The Fennel at Sentul East
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