About Michael Kum
  • Hotel tycoon Michael Kum runs a hospitality empire spanning 20 hotels across Asia and Europe through his privately held M&L Hospitality.
  • His eldest daughter Jocelyn helps him run the hotel group, which includes brands such as Hilton and Hyatt.
  • The son of street hawkers, Kum got into hotels in 2009 after selling his offshore barges business to Macquarie Group.
  • Kum's assets include a majority stake in Singapore shipping firm, Atlantic Navigation.
  • He owns nine hotels across Asia and 11 across Europe.
Wealth History
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Forbes Lists

#2545
Billionaires (2024)
#43
Singapore's 50 Richest (2023)
Personal Stats
Age
79
Source of Wealth
Hotels, Self Made
Residence
Singapore, Singapore
Citizenship
Singapore
Marital Status
Married
Children
3
Did you know
He cofounded Offshore Equipment in 1976 chartering vessels and barges to the oil and gas industry.
Has also has a stake in Australian vessel operator, MMA Offshore.
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