Francis Choi

Francis Choi (#457)

Global Rank #457

Country Rank #14

Country Hong Kong

Francis Choi is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

$ 8 B
Real estate
Hong Kong
M
78 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #457

Country Rank #14

Net Worth $8.0B

Previous Worth $8.0B

Worth Change +$0.0B

Country Hong Kong

Industry Real estate

Age 78 Years

Gender M

Worth As Of May 3, 2026

Residence Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Citizenship Hong Kong

World Billionaires List Hong Kong Billionaires Real estate

Profile Data

Personal Stats

Age 78

Source Of Wealth Real estate, Self Made

Residence Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Citizenship Hong Kong

Marital Status Married

Children 3

Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth

Previous Net Worth $8.0B

Current Net Worth $8.0B

Worth as of May 3, 2026

About Me

Francis Choi is the founder and chairman of Early Light International, one of the world's largest toymakers. Known as the "King of Toys," Choi also serves as vice chairman of Regal Hotels International. His wealth is anchored by his sprawling property portfolio in mainland China, Hong Kong and Australia. Choi also owns luxury watch retailer Unique Timepiece, formerly known as Halewinner, which he bought in 2010 and is now run by his son Karson. Karson is married to model Irene Wang. Karson and his older sister Carmen both serve as Early Light's vice chairman.

Achievements

Forbes List Highlights

A snapshot of the list placements and rankings connected to Francis Choi.

#455

Billionaires (2026)

#13

Hong Kong's 50 Richest (2026)

Insights

Did You Know?

Choi spent long hours building up his business in the 1970s. He went from floor to floor teaching families how to make toys and paid them by the piece.

He bought Halewinner Watches because he loves to collect watches.

Wealth Growth

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Current Net Worth: $8.0B (May 3, 2026)