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Kwon Ping Ho
Founder at
BANYAN TREE HOLDINGS LIMITED
Net worth: 5 M $ as of 31/07/2026
Profile
Kwon Ping Ho is the founder of Banyan Tree Holdings Ltd., founded in 1994, serving as Executive Chairman since 2004.
Mr. Ho is the founder of Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts Pte Ltd., founded in 1994, serving as Executive Chairman since 2004.
Current jobs include Chairman at Laguna Resorts & Hotels Public Co. Ltd. since 1986, Chairman at Tropical Resorts Management Co. Ltd., Chairman at Thai Wah Public Co. Ltd. since 2015, and Director at Bibace Investments Ltd., Recourse Investments Ltd., ICD (HK) Ltd., Freesia Investments Ltd., Laguna Beach Club Ltd., Li-Ho Holdings Pte Ltd., Chang Fung Co., Ltd., Sin-Hai Offshore Co., Ltd., RHYC Pte Ltd., United Insulation Services Pte Ltd., Mae Samat Land Ltd., Platinum Enterprise Ltd. (SG), Kap Holdings Ltd., Bibace Management Co. Ltd., Alosa Holdings Ltd., Baruto Investments Ltd., Campion Investments Pte Ltd., Li-Ho Bvi Ltd., National University of Singapore, and INSEAD.
Former jobs include Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Thai Wah Food Products Public Co. Ltd. from 2000 to 2015, Chairman at MediaCorp Pte Ltd., Chairman at Media Corp., Chairman at Tropical Resorts Ltd. from 1990 to 2019, Chairman at Singapore Management University, Independent Non-Executive Director at Diageo Plc from 2012 to 2020, Non-Executive Director at Standard Chartered Plc, Standard Chartered Bank Ltd., Singapore Airlines Ltd., and Singapore Power Ltd., Director at Singapore Tourism Board, KAP Ltd., Air Seychelles Ltd., Maypole Ltd., Director at Asia Tapioca Products Co., Ltd. from 2000 to 2016, Director at Tay Ninh Tapioca Co., Ltd. from 2006 to 2012, Director at Platinum Enterprise Ltd., Member-Global Advisory Council at London Business School, and Member-Asia Pacific Council at The Nature Conservancy, Inc. from 2000 to 2012.
Education includes undergraduate degree from National University of Singapore.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2026 | 5,67,40,573 ( 6.44% ) | 5 M $ | 31/07/2026 |
Kwon Ping Ho active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| LAGUNA RESORTS & HOTELS | Chairman | 04/07/1986 |
| BANYAN TREE HOLDINGS LIMITED | Founder | 01/01/1994 |
| THAI WAH | Chairman | 01/10/2015 |
Tropical Resorts Management Co. Ltd.
 Tropical Resorts Management Co. Ltd. Internet RetailRetail Trade Provides on-line retailing services | Chairman | 04/03/2011 |
INSEAD
 INSEAD Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal | 02/09/2011 |
National University of Singapore
 National University of Singapore Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal | 02/09/2011 |
RHYC Pte Ltd.
 RHYC Pte Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Leases real estate properties | Director/Board Member | - |
Sin-Hai Offshore Co., Ltd. | Director/Board Member | - |
Bibace Management Co. Ltd. | Director/Board Member | - |
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Former positions of Kwon Ping Ho
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Training of Kwon Ping Ho
Experiences
Positions held
Active
Inactive
Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
47
1st degree connections
44
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 44 |
|---|---|
Diageo Plc
 Diageo Plc Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Produces, distributes and sells wine, beer and other beverages | Consumer Non-Durables |
Standard Chartered Plc
 Standard Chartered Plc Major BanksFinance Provides corporate & investment and wealth & retail banking and venture services | Finance |
Standard Chartered Bank Ltd.
 Standard Chartered Bank Ltd. Major BanksFinance Provides banking and wealth management services | Finance |
Singapore Airlines Ltd.
 Singapore Airlines Ltd. AirlinesTransportation Provides passenger and cargo air transportation services | Transportation |
Laguna Resorts & Hotels Public Co. Ltd.
 Laguna Resorts & Hotels Public Co. Ltd. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Engages in hotel, property development and office rental businesses | Consumer Services |
Thai Wah Food Products Public Co. Ltd.
 Thai Wah Food Products Public Co. Ltd. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and distributes vermicelli pasta and other food products | Consumer Non-Durables |
National University of Singapore
National University of Singapore Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Singapore Power Ltd.
 Singapore Power Ltd. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Owns and operates electricity & gas transmission and distribution businesses | Utilities |
Singapore Tourism Board
 Singapore Tourism Board General GovernmentGovernment Government department | Government |
Banyan Tree Holdings Ltd.
 Banyan Tree Holdings Ltd. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Functions as an investment holding company with interest in operating and managing hotels and resorts | Consumer Services |
MediaCorp Pte Ltd.
 MediaCorp Pte Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates TV channels, radio stations and digital platforms | Technology Services |
INSEAD
INSEAD Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
KAP Ltd.
 KAP Ltd. Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Provides logistics services and manufactures timber products, vehicle accessories and polymers | Transportation |
London Business School
 London Business School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Bibace Investments Ltd. | |
Recourse Investments Ltd. | |
Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts Pte Ltd.
 Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts Pte Ltd. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Operates resorts, hotels and spas | Consumer Services |
The Nature Conservancy, Inc.
 The Nature Conservancy, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides wildlife protection programs | Commercial Services |
ICD (HK) Ltd. | |
Freesia Investments Ltd.
 Freesia Investments Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Finance |
Air Seychelles Ltd.
 Air Seychelles Ltd. AirlinesTransportation Operates inter-island and international flights | Transportation |
Tropical Resorts Ltd.
 Tropical Resorts Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides resort investment and development services | Finance |
Media Corp. | |
Singapore Management University
 Singapore Management University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Maypole Ltd.
 Maypole Ltd. Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology Manufactures and distributes electronic and other related products | Electronic Technology |
Laguna Beach Club Ltd.
 Laguna Beach Club Ltd. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Operates resort hotels | Consumer Services |
Li-Ho Holdings Pte Ltd.
 Li-Ho Holdings Pte Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as an investment holding company | Finance |
Chang Fung Co., Ltd.
 Chang Fung Co., Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as an investment holding company | Finance |
Asia Tapioca Products Co., Ltd.
 Asia Tapioca Products Co., Ltd. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Operates as an investment holding company | Miscellaneous |
Tay Ninh Tapioca Co., Ltd.
 Tay Ninh Tapioca Co., Ltd. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Manufactures tapioca starch and glucose syrup | Process Industries |
Tropical Resorts Management Co. Ltd.
Tropical Resorts Management Co. Ltd. Internet RetailRetail Trade Provides on-line retailing services | Retail Trade |
Sin-Hai Offshore Co., Ltd. | |
Platinum Enterprise Ltd.
 Platinum Enterprise Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides accounting services | Commercial Services |
RHYC Pte Ltd.
RHYC Pte Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Leases real estate properties | Finance |
United Insulation Services Pte Ltd. | |
Mae Samat Land Ltd. | |
Thai Wah Public Co. Ltd.
 Thai Wah Public Co. Ltd. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and distributes vermicelli, tapioca starch and food products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Platinum Enterprise Ltd. (SG) | |
Kap Holdings Ltd.
 Kap Holdings Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Functions as an investment holding company | Finance |
Bibace Management Co. Ltd. | |
Alosa Holdings Ltd. | |
Baruto Investments Ltd. | |
Campion Investments Pte Ltd. | |
Li-Ho Bvi Ltd. |
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