Lo Kwee-seong

(1910-1995)1

Dr. Lo Kwee-seong, CBE, JP (traditional Chinese: 羅桂祥; simplified Chinese: 罗桂祥; pinyin: Luó Guìxiáng; Jyutping: lo4 gwai3 coeng4; 2 February 1910 – 5 May 1995) was a Hong Kong businessman, investor and philanthropist.2

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Born 1910, died May 5, 1995.1

About

He was the founder of the Vitasoy, a well-known soymilk drink company in Hong Kong. He was also an unofficial member of the Urban Council and the Legislative Council of Hong Kong and the chairman of the Hong Kong Consumer Council.

Lo died on 5 May 1995 at Queen Mary Hospital, aged 85. He was survived by his wife Elizabeth Lo Shing. His business position was succeeded by his son Winston Lo Yau-lai.

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Companies

Early life and education

  • 1934University of Hong Kong Bachelor of Arts; economics3

Career

Occupation: entrepreneur, secretary.7

  • 1970 to 1972Member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong6
  • 1938 to 1941Manager, Eu Tong Sen Limited4
  • Date not recordedFounded Vitasoy International Holdings5
  • Date not recordedMember of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference6

Personal life

  • Born1910, Mei County8
  • CitizenshipPeople's Republic of China9

Awards

  • 1979Commander of the Order of the British Empire10
  • 1977Civil Defence Medal10
  • Date not recordedhonorary doctor of the University of Hong Kong10