The latest Forbes magazine power list declares a 24-year-old daughter of one of China’s biggest real estate moguls the richest young person in the world.
But while Kei’s business interests and net worth are public knowledge, almost everything else about her is unknown – even Forbes couldn’t locate a photo of the mysterious heiress.
What is clear, however, is that Kei, a native of Hong Kong, is the daughter of Ji Haipeng, the chairman and chief executive of Chinese real estate giant Logan Properties. She also owns 85 per cent of the company shares and is a non-executive director worth an estimated $1.45 billion.
She is also known under the name Ji Peili – multiple identities being a reportedly a common practice in Chinese high finance – and holds a degree in finance and economics from the University of London.
Company records reported indicate that Kei acts “in accordance with Ji’s directions”. Which suggests that being a dutiful daughter has its own rewards.
