Cheng Wai Keung

Cheng Wai Keung, (born 1951) is a Singaporean business magnate and judicial officer. Cheng is the chairman and managing director of property firm Wing Tai Holdings, a real estate developer and lifestyle retailer, which he co-owns with his three brothers. Cheng previously served as the deputy chairman of Temasek Holdings.

Early life and education Born 1951 in Hong Kong, Cheng Wai Keung's father Cheng Yik Hung manufactured garments. In 1955, the elder Cheng established the clothing firm Wing Tai Garment Manufactory, later renamed to Wing Tai Holdings Limited after the company changed its focus from garments to real estate. Cheng and his three brothers acquired the ownership of Wing Tai Holdings Limited. From 1995 to 2000, he was the chairman of Power Seraya and from 1997 to 2002, he chaired MediaCorp TV Singapore. On 27 April 2001, Cheng was elected as the chairman of Raffles Holdings Limited's directorial board. Up till April 2012, Cheng was the director of shipping organisation Neptune Orient Lines. He is currently also the vice-chairman of Singapore-Suzhou Township Development. Cheng is a member of both the Singapore-US Business Council and the Singapore-UK Business Council.

Wealth In 2009, Forbes ranked him as the twenty-fifth richest person in Singapore. He slid down to number thirty-four in 2011. His wealth increased by more than twofold in 2013, pushing him up to number thirty in ranking.

Recognition In 1987, Cheng was awarded the Public Service Star (Bintang Bakti Masyarakat). In 1997, he received the Public Service Star (Bar) (BBM-Lintang). In 2000, he was selected to be a Justice of the Peace in Singapore, a judicial position he has maintained ever since. In 2007, the Singapore Government presented Cheng with the Distinguished Service Order (Darjah Utama Bakti Cemerlang).

Personal life Cheng is married to Helen. They have three children.