Early Life
Sir Gordon Wu Ying-sheung was born in Hong Kong in 1935. He attended Wah Yan College, a Jesuit secondary school, before pursuing higher education. He studied engineering at the University of Manitoba in 1953 and later transferred to Princeton University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering in 1958.
Rise to Success
Wu's career is marked by his leadership at Hopewell Holdings Ltd., where he served as managing director from 1972 to 2002. Under his guidance, Hopewell undertook significant infrastructure projects in mainland China and Southeast Asia. He was instrumental in the design and construction of numerous buildings and development projects, transforming the region's urban landscape. Wu designed the first build-operate-transfer (BOT) project for the China Hotel in 1979, which led the way into China.
Key Business Strategies
Wu's business strategies involved large-scale projects and a willingness to challenge conventional approaches. He was an advocate for the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge project for over two decades. He focused on developing an advanced transport system for China's manufacturing hub in the Pearl River Delta. Hopewell Holdings has been involved in property development, investment, hotel investment and management, restaurant operations, and investment in infrastructure projects.
Philanthropy
Wu is known for his philanthropic efforts. He has donated US$100 million to Princeton University. He also supports educational and medical institutions in Hong Kong and mainland China. His wife, Lady Ivy Kwok Wu, is also involved in philanthropic endeavors.
