Francis Yeoh

Quick Facts

Full Name	Francis Yeoh
Occupation	Businessperson
Date Of Birth	Aug 23, 1954(1954-08-23)
Age	70
Birthplace	Kuala Selangor District
Country	Malaysia
Birth City	Selangor
Horoscope	Leo

Francis Yeoh Biography

Francis Yeoh is one of the most popular and richest Businessperson who was born on August 23, 1954 in Kuala Selangor District, Selangor, Malaysia. Francis Yeoh Sock Ping PSM KBE FICE (born 23 August 1954) is a Malaysian businessman and the son of the late Malaysia billionaire Yeoh Tiong Lay. He was appointed as the manager of YTL Corporation in 1988 and developed to become a multinational conglomerate that comprises six listed companies. YTL Corporation Berhad, YTL Power International Berhad, YTL Land & Development Berhad, YTL Hospitality REIT, Lafarge Malaysia Berhad and Starhill Global REIT have a total market Capitalisation of around RM29.1 billion (US$7.1 billion) and total assets of RM74.7 billion (US$18.2 billion). YTL Group owns and manages the regulated utilities, real property as well as infrastructure properties. Apart from managing the core companies, Tan Sri Francis is the Executive chairman of YTL Starhill Global REIT Management Limited which is the manager of Starhill Global REIT. He is also Chairman of YTL PowerSeraya Private Limited, which has 20% in the Singapore Electricity market. He is also Chairman of Wessex Water Services Limited, acknowledged as the most reliable water and sewerage service provider within England as well as Wales (2010-2011) according to the regulator of the water industry, Ofwat. He is also the Executive chairman of LaFarge Malaysia Berhad following its acquisition of YTL Cement Berhad.

A group of Nobel Prize winners named him the ‘Primus Inter Pares Honoree’ of the Oslo Business for Peace Award for promoting ethical business practices and ethics. The same year, he was awarded the award of Corporate Social Responsibility from the CNBC’s Asia Business Leaders Awards.

He received the Lifetime Achievement Award for Leadership in Regulated Industries at the 7th World Chinese Economic Summit held in London in 2015 and he was named CEO of the Year at the Asian Power Awards 2017.

Tan Sri Francis was made Board Member of Global Child Forum by His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf in May 2016. Global Child Forum is an independent, global multi-stakeholder platform purposed to dialogue, promote and advance children’s rights through ethical and sustainable practices.

Tan Sri Francis was awarded the title of Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE) by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 2006. He was elevated to Knight Commander (KBE) in the year 2019. In 2018, he was awarded an award of the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette by His Her Majesty the Emperor of Japan and the following year, the Italian government awarded Tan Sri Francis the honor Grand Officiale of the Order of the Star of Italy.

Francis Yeoh Net Worth

Francis Yeoh is one of the richest Businessperson from Malaysia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Francis Yeoh 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Yeoh is a fervent Christian who has frequently said that his business success is due to Jesus. His success and dedication to Jesus has resulted in numerous Christians calling him an example. Yeoh was married to Puan Sri DatinPaduka Rosaline Yeoh in 1982, until her death in 2007. They had five children. His siblings live within Malaysia and are also Directors for YTL Corporation. In 2017 Yeoh gave RM 8 million towards charity, in memory of Tan Sri, his father. Yeoh Tiong Lay.

Tan Sri Francis married the late Puan Sri Dato’ Rosaline in 1982. They have three sons and two daughters.

Ardent advocate of ethical corporate governance, he is Founder Member of the Malaysian Business Council and Capital Markets Advisory Council, Member of Asia Business Council, Trustee of Asia Society and former Member of Barclays Asia-Pacific Advisory Committee. He is also on the Advisory Councils of London Business School, Wharton School and INSEAD. He chaired the judging panel of the Ernst and Young World Entrepreneur of Year 2011 in Monte Carlo, having been Ernst and Young Malaysian Entrepreneur of the Year 2002.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Francis Yeoh Dating?

According to our records, Francis Yeoh married to Rosaline Yeoh. As of December 1, 2023, Francis Yeoh’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Francis Ranked on the list of most popular Businessperson. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Malaysia. Francis Yeoh celebrates birthday on August 23 of every year.

Top Facts about Francis Yeoh

1. Francis Yeoh is a Malaysian billionaire businessman.
2. He is the CEO of YTL Corporation, a conglomerate founded by his father.
3. YTL has interests in utilities, construction, and hospitality industries.
4. Yeoh is known for his philanthropy and environmental advocacy efforts.
5. In 2019, Forbes estimated his net worth at $1.2 billion USD.
6. He was awarded the Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2006.
7. Yeoh holds degrees from both Kingston University and Cambridge University in England.
8. He serves on various boards including the Singapore Management University Board of Trustees.
9. YTL owns luxury hotels such as The Gainsborough Bath Spa and The Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur.
10. Yeoh’s family also owns a stake in Starhill Global REIT, which invests in properties across Asia-Pacific region.

How much is Francis Yeoh worth?

With a net worth of $1.25 billion , which he shares with his siblings, Yeoh, 67, was ranked No. 17 on the list of Malaysia’s 50 Richest that was published in June.

Why are the Yeoh sisters rich?

The family’s global empire boasts interests in cement, hotels, property and utilities. YTL owns PowerSeraya, Singapore’s second-largest power plant, and the Ritz-Carlton in Kuala Lumpur. Francis is the eldest of seven and his six siblings are all involved in the family business.

Is Michelle Yeoh related to YTL?

Michelle Yeoh is the daughter of Dato’ Sri Michael Yeoh and Datin Sri Tina Yeoh. She is a niece of Tan Sri Dato’ Francis Yeoh and the granddaughter of billionaire Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Yeoh Tiong Lay , the founder of YTL Corporation. She is of Malaysian Chinese ancestry. She is a fraternal twin; her sister is Rachel Yeoh.

What does company name YTL stands for?

YTL Corporation Berhad (MYX: 4677, TYO: 1773) is a Malaysian infrastructure conglomerate, founded in 1955 by Yeoh Tiong Lay, after whom the group is named.

How old are Rachel and Michelle Yeoh?

Twenty-one-year-old fraternal twins Michelle and Rachel Yeoh have wardrobes and Insta followings to rival those of your favorite fashion bloggers, but their influence extends far beyond social media. The Malaysia- born, London-based sisters are the heiresses to the YTL Corporation’s multi- billion dollar fortune.