Shangri-La Asia Appoints Kuok Hui Kwong CEO, Chairs Board

Shangri-La Asia has appointed Kuok Hui Kwong as its new CEO effective August 1, 2025, combining her roles as chairman and chief executive officer to unify leadership and strategic execution. Kuok, the 47-year-old daughter of Malaysia’s richest man Robert Kuok, has been an executive director since 2016 and chairman since 2017, and holds a significant shareholding in the company. She is a Harvard graduate in East Asian Studies and previously served as managing director and CEO of SCMP Group. The company believes her dual role will enhance operational cohesion and drive strategic priorities across its luxury hotel brands, which include Shangri-La, Kerry, Hotel Jen, and Traders. Shangri-La Asia reported a 2024 revenue of US$2.19 billion, while its net profit declined by 12.3% to US$161.4 million, and the group’s hotel properties have a net asset value of US$10.83 billion. Kuok’s leadership is expected to positively impact the company’s market positioning and stakeholder relations amid ongoing challenges in the hospitality sector.