Adrian Cheng

Adrian Cheng Chi-kong (Chinese: 鄭志剛, born in 1979), founder of K11 and K11 Art Foundation, Executive Vice-chairman and Joint General Manager of New World Development, and executive director of Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group,[1] is a business tycoon and cultural entrepreneur in Hong Kong,[2] also a well-known art patron.

Adrian Cheng
鄭志剛
Born

1979 (age 36–37)


Hong Kong

Alma mater United States Harvard University
Occupation Founder of K11 and K11 Art Foundation, Executive Vice-Chairman of New World Development
Spouse(s) Jennifer Yu
Parent(s) Henry Cheng (father)
Relatives Cheng Yu-tung
(grandfather)
Sonia Cheng
(younger sister)
Awards Honorary Doctorate of Humanities degree, SCAD
Honorary Fellowship, Lingnan University
ArtReview 2014 Power 100

Family background and education

Born in 1979, Cheng is the grandson and designated heir of one of China’s most influential business families,[3][4] set to inherit a large part of the empire built by his grandfather, Cheng Yu-tung, whose holdings were worth an estimated US$16.6 billion shortly before his death in 2016, according to Forbes magazine.[5] Family holdings include the Chow Tai Fook jewellery chain and New World Development group.[4][6]

Cheng read East Asian studies at Harvard University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree before going to Japan to study Japanese culture for a year.[6]

He has two younger brothers and a younger sister.

Business career

Following a two-year stint at UBS AG[1][3] Cheng joined the family business,[6] becoming Executive Vice-Chairman at New World Development in 2015,[7] the biggest part of the family’s private Chow Tai Fook Holdings empire. He also serves as an executive director and board member.[3][8][9][10][11]

Cheng introduced the concept of "museum-retail" [12] by founding the K11 brand in 2008. He later founded the K11 Art Foundation (KAF) in 2010 which serves as a platform for Chinese artists and their works.[3][6][13][14][15]

Cheng was involved in founding the K11 Art Foundation, which promotes Chinese art.[16][13]

In 2015, Cheng weaved a new brand personality “The Artisanal Movement”[17] to New World Group,[18] which represents a new approach to its products and services injected with touch of artistry.[19] Well exemplified by new residential projects with collections of artworks by world-renowned artists amassed for the common areas.[20]

Art patron

In 2010, Cheng founded the non-profit K11 Art Foundation to support young Chinese contemporary and groom a new generation of audiences for contemporary art.[21] He initiated collaborations between K11 Art Foundation and international museums and art institutions such as Palais de Tokyo in Paris[22] and Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) in London,[23] showcasing artistic talents from China and also facilitating cross-cultural dialogues within the global art scene. The Foundation also have an art village in Wuhan with studios to nurture young artists from China.[24] Cheng was included in ArtReview Power100 in 2014 (#100) [25] and 2015 (#76),[26] and is also the Top 10 Young Art Collectors on Larry’s List, as well as 20 of the World's Most Innovative Art Collectors on artnet.[27]

Current positions

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "About Us > Board of Directors | Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Limited". corporate.chowtaifook.com. Retrieved 2016-05-17.
  2. ↑ "Adrian Cheng's Vision for Artisanal Movement Is Nothing Short of Spectacular - Hashtag Legend". hashtaglegend.com. Retrieved 2016-07-19.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Adrian Cheng moves up after K11 artistry - The Standard". www.thestandard.com.hk. Retrieved 2015-09-30.
  4. 1 2 "Adrian Chi-Kong Cheng | #BoF500 | The Business of Fashion". Retrieved 2015-09-30.
  5. ↑ Hong Kong billionaire tycoon Cheng Yu-tung dies aged 91, Coconuts, 30 September 2016
  6. 1 2 3 4 Contributor, Alex Frew McMillan|CNBC. "Still in Control, Hong Kong Property Tycoons Face a Younger Generation". Retrieved 2015-09-30.
  7. ↑ "Home | New World Development Company Limited Official Website". www.nwd.com.hk. Retrieved 2016-05-17.
  8. ↑ Davies, Paul J. (2013-10-08). "Adrian Cheng adds shine to Chow Tai Fook brand". Financial Times. ISSN 0307-1766. Retrieved 2015-09-30.
  9. ↑ "Brave new world as Cheng retires - The Standard". www.thestandard.com.hk. Retrieved 2015-09-30.
  10. ↑ "Reflections of Siem - The Standard". www.thestandard.com.hk. Retrieved 2015-09-30.
  11. ↑ "New World founder makes way for son at top of developer". Reuters. 2012-02-29. Retrieved 2015-09-30.
  12. ↑ Harris, Gareth (2014-10-24). "Arts interview: Adrian Cheng". Financial Times. ISSN 0307-1766. Retrieved 2016-05-17.
  13. 1 2 "Adrian Cheng: Building Up a New Chinese Culture | ARTnews". www.artnews.com. Retrieved 2015-09-30.
  14. ↑ "Window into China - The Standard". www.thestandard.com.hk. Retrieved 2015-09-30.
  15. ↑ "Curator Adrian Cheng was instrumental in bringing Zhang Enli's Space Paintings exhibition to Hong Kong". Education Post. Retrieved 2015-09-30.
  16. ↑ "Pursuit | The Peak Hong Kong". www.thepeakmagazine.com. Retrieved 2015-09-30.
  17. ↑ "The Artisanal Movement | New World Development Company Limited Official Website". www.nwd.com.hk. Retrieved 2016-07-26.
  18. ↑ "New World Development Ushersina New ErawithThe Artisanal Movement « PRC Magazine". www.prc-magazine.com. Retrieved 2016-07-26.
  19. ↑ "Eight Kwai Fong: Artisanal living in Happy Valley - LifestyleAsia". Retrieved 2016-07-26.
  20. ↑ "Sculpture Parks - The Future of Sustainable Urban Development - Sassy Mama". 2016-01-14. Retrieved 2016-07-26.
  21. ↑ "The Board - West Kowloon Cultural District". www.westkowloon.hk. Retrieved 2016-03-16.
  22. ↑ "K11 Art Foundation's Chinese-French Connection at FIAC - artnet News". artnet News. Retrieved 2016-03-16.
  23. ↑ "ICA and K11 Art Foundation present Zhang Ding: Enter the Dragon | Institute of Contemporary Arts". www.ica.org.uk. Retrieved 2016-03-16.
  24. ↑ Harris, Gareth (2014-10-24). "Arts interview: Adrian Cheng". Financial Times. ISSN 0307-1766. Retrieved 2016-03-16.
  25. ↑ name, Site. "Adrian Cheng / Power 100 / Art Review". artreview.com. Retrieved 2016-03-16.
  26. ↑ "Top 10 Young Art Collectors | Larry's List - Art Collector Interviews and Art Collector Email Addresses". www.larryslist.com. Retrieved 2016-03-16.
  27. ↑ "Meet 20 of the World's Most Innovative Art Collectors". news.artnet.com. Retrieved 2016-03-16.
  28. ↑ "How New World heir Adrian Cheng combines his passion for art with entrepreneurship". Retrieved 2015-09-30.
  29. ↑ "articles/Curators in pursuit of the next big thing". Retrieved 2015-09-30.
  30. 1 2 3 4 周静. "Art impressario Cheng brings Monet exhibit to Shanghai - China.org.cn". www.china.org.cn. Retrieved 2015-09-30.
  31. ↑ MoMA PS1 http://momaps1.org/about/board/. Retrieved October 17, 2016. Missing or empty |title= (help)
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