Michael Kadoorie is an entrepreneur and businessman who has amassed a net worth of $19.5 billion dollars as of 2021. He is the chairman of CLP Group, which he inherited from his father in 1993, and also serves on the board at The Hongkong & Shanghai Hotels Ltd., which owns luxury hotel chain Peninsula Hotels. Kadoorie was born into a wealthy family, with his grandfather being Sir Elly Kadoorie – founder of China Light & Power Company (CLP). Michael graduated from Stanford University in the US before joining CLP in 1973 where he eventually rose to become Chairman in 1995. Since then, Michael has grown CLP into one of Asia’s largest utilities companies and led its successful push into international markets such as Australia and India. Additionally, he has invested heavily into renewable energy projects around the world through various businesses including Horizons Ventures Limited which invests venture capital across multiple industries ranging from technology to clean energy solutions. Furthermore, Michael is actively involved philanthropic activities through numerous organizations such as Operation Smile Asian Pacific Council where he sits on its advisory board; United World Colleges; WWF Hong Kong; Sha Tin College Council amongst others..