Wee Ee Chao

Wee Ee Chao

Wee Ee Chao (#2006)

Global Rank #2006
Country Rank #25
Country Singapore

Wee Ee Chao is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

  • $ 2 B
  • Banking
  • Singapore
  • M
  • 70 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #2,006
Country Rank #25
Net Worth $2.1B
Previous Worth $2.1B
Worth Change +$0.0B
Country Singapore
Industry Banking
Age 70 Years
Gender M
Worth As Of May 4, 2026
Residence Singapore, Singapore
Citizenship Singapore
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Profile Data

Personal Stats

Age 70
Source Of Wealth Banking
Residence Singapore, Singapore
Citizenship Singapore
Education Bachelor of Business Administration, American University
Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $2.1B
Current Net Worth $2.1B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

Wee Ee Chao, son of the late banker Wee Cho Yaw, is chairman of Singapore brokerage United Overseas Bank Kay Hian as well as chairman of Haw Par Corporation, maker of the popular Tiger Balm ointment. He has spent more than four decades growing UOB Kay Hian into one of the largest brokerages in Asia. He replaced his father as Haw Par's chairman in 2024. He was chairman of the Singapore Tourism Board for two years until 2004. In March 2025, the estate of his father, the late Wee Chow Yaw, was transferred to him, his mother and siblings, completing a process that happened over many months.

Achievements

Forbes List Highlights

A snapshot of the list placements and rankings connected to Wee Ee Chao.

#1982
Billionaires (2026)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Wee Ee Chao's net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Worth Trend Net Worth Growth
Period Change Worth Movement
Current Net Worth: $2.1B (May 4, 2026)

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