n a world of corporate disconnect, the life of a C-suite executive can feel far away from the average customer. But Hong Kong SAR-based entrepreneur Adrian Cheng is changing that. His innovative business model of “shared values” focuses on investing in communities to foster a prosperous environment for both his company and his customers. Focusing on a variety of areas, such as youth mental health as well as the accessibility of art and cultural programs, Cheng is fostering a new way of earning that improves everyone’s bottom line. Cheng is the Chief Executive Officer and third-generation scion of New World Development Company Limited (HXEx 00017), owner of Rosewood Hong Kong, and founder of K11 Group. He is a cultural entrepreneur who operates on the cutting edge of art and commerce and heir to one of Asia’s most influential business families, boasting a legacy that spans over 75 years in Hong Kong SAR. With his leadership,’s Power 100 every year between 2014 and 2022, ranked number one in Asia and 12 globally. In 2023, he was appointed Chairman of the Mega Arts and Cultural Events Committee by the Hong Kong SAR Government. In 2017, Cheng became the youngest person in Hong Kong SAR to receive the Officier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres from the French Government, which was followed by his appointment as Officier de l’Ordre National du Mérite in 2022. In this conversation with ’s Global Chairman, Dr. Calvin Choi, Cheng opened up about how his philanthropic and entrepreneurial philosophy can impact the Hong Kong SAR community and beyond.
