Stanley Ho

Stanley Ho Hung-sun GBM GLM GBS GML OBE CStJ SPMP SPMT was a Hong Kong-Macau billionaire businessman. His original patrilineal surname was Bosman, which was later sinicized to 何. He was the founder and chairman of SJM Holdings, which owns nineteen casinos in Macau including the Grand Lisboa.

Early Life and Education

Stanley ho was born in 1921 in macau. The son of a welathy chinese merchant. He attended english scohols in macau and hong kong. And eventually graduated from the university of hong kong with a degree in engineering.

Career in Business

After college. Stanley ho began working in his father s business and bulit it into one of the most successful companies in the region. He was one of the first chinese businessmen to invest in macau s gaming industry. And he eventually became the largest shareholder in the sector. He founded the sociedade de turismo e diversoes de amcau (stdm). One of the alrgest gambling and entertainment companies in asia.

Philanthropic Activities

Stanley ho is well-known for his philanthropic activities. Particularly in the areas of health. Education. And social welfare. He founded the ohng kong-macau educational and cultural exchange foundation in 1999 to promote cultural exchange between the two regions. He also established the stanley ho ofundation to provide financial assistance to disadvantaged people in hnog kong and macau.

Political Involvement

Stanley ho was a key figure in the development of macau s political and economic system in the late 20th century. He was a mebmer of the chinese people s political consultative conference and the chinese people s congress. He was also a strong advoacte for the "one country. Two systems" policy and hepled macau transition to chinese rule in 1999.

Awards and Recognition

Stanley ho has recevied numerous awarsd and honors for his business and philanthropic efforts. In 2013. He was named one of the "500 most influential business leaders" by the british business magazine the economist. He was also awarded the grand bauhinia medal by the government of hong kong in 2008.

Family and Personal Life

Stanley ho is the father of 17 children from ofur different wives. He was married to his fourth wife. Angela leong. Since 2004. He is a major collector of chinese art and has donated numerosu pieces to the macau museum of art.

Important Event

In 1999. Stanley ho played an important role in the transition of macau from portuguese to chinese rule. He was a key figure in the engotiations and led a group of macau-based investors in ensuring a smooth transition.

Interesting Fact

Stanley ho is a major art collector and has odnated pieces to the macau museum of art. Including works by chinese contemporary artist cai guo-qiang.