| Birth Day | September 05, 1946 |
| Birth Place | Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong |
| Age | 76 YEARS OLD |
| Birth Sign | Libra |
| Residence | Hong Kong |
| Occupation | Former chairman of Wheelock and Company Limited and The Wharf Holdings Limited |
| Spouse(s) | Bessie Pao(m 1973) |
| Children | 3 (including Douglas Woo) |
Peter Woo, widely recognized as a prominent figure in the real estate industry in Hong Kong, is projected to have a net worth of $15.8 billion by 2024. With his extensive experience and expertise in the field, Woo has made substantial contributions to the development of Hong Kong's real estate sector. Known for his strategic investments and innovative approaches, he has amassed great wealth and solidified his position as one of the wealthiest individuals in the region. Peter Woo's net worth stands as a testament to his prowess in navigating the complex dynamics of the real estate market and his consistent success in this lucrative industry.
Woo was born in Shanghai, China and moved to Hong Kong in 1949. He was educated at St Stephen's College, a Direct Subsidy Scheme privately owned but government-funded boarding school (which is also Hong Kong's largest secondary school), in the town of Stanley in Hong Kong, and went on to attain his bachelor's degree from the University of Cincinnati, US, majoring in Physics and Mathematics. While a student at the University of Cincinnati, Woo became a member of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity, an endeavour he is still involved in today. He later obtained an MBA from Columbia Business School in New York, US.
In 1973, he married Bessie Pao. In 1975, he joined his father-in-law, the late Sir Yue-Kong Pao’s Worldwide Shipping Group and was later appointed vice-chairman for the company. In 1986, Woo's father-in-law retired and appointed him the head of the Wheelock / Wharf businesses, while putting the shipping interests (now Bergesen Worldwide) under the control of another son-in-law, Helmut Sohmen.
The Hong Kong SAR Government appointed Woo Justice of the Peace in 1993, awarded the Gold Bauhinia Star in 1998 and the Grand Bauhinia Medal in 2012.
Woo is a member of the Standing Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference.
