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CK Hutchison

CK Hutchison
CK Hutchison
CK Hutchison Holdings is one of two flagship companies of retired Hong Kong business tycoon Li Ka-shing. Its businesses span ports, retail, infrastructure and telecommunications. It is one of the world's biggest container terminal operators and port services providers, with holdings in more than 50 ports spread out over two dozen countries. The company is headed by Li Ka-shing's eldest son, Victor Li Tzar-kuoi.
Chairman / President
LI Tzar Kuoi, Victor
CEO / Managing Director
Canning Fok
CFO / Finance Director
John Sixt
Industry
Telecommunications
Website
ckh.com.hk
Headquarters address
48th Floor, Cheung Kong Center, 2 Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong
Stock Code
SEHK:1
Year founded
2015
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