Cheah Cheng Hye

Cheah Cheng Hye

Cheah Cheng Hye (#3011)

  • $ 1 B
  • Investments
  • Malaysia
  • M
  • 72 Years

About Me

Cheah Cheng Hye is honorary chairman of Hong Kong-listed asset management firm Value Partners Group, which he cofounded in 1993 and took public in 2007. He stepped down as cochairman in January 2025. Born in Malaysia, he worked as a reporter, subeditor and writer at the Star newspaper in the country after leaving Penang Free School with a high school diploma. In 1974, he traveled to Hong Kong, where he had stints in journalism at the Standard, HK-TVB News, the Asian Wall Street Journal and the Far Eastern Economic Review. He worked at Morgan Grenfell Group in Hong Kong before starting Value Partners.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Cheah Cheng Hye’s rise and global influence.

  • #22   Malaysia's 50 Richest (2026)
  • #2858   Billionaires (2026)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Cheah Cheng Hye’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $1.2B (May 4, 2026)