Dr Stanley Ho

Dr Stanley Ho is a leading businessman in Hong Kong and Macau - Group Executive Chairman of ShunTak Holdings Limited and Managing Director of Sociedade de Turismo e Diversoes de Macau, SARL. His business interests span the world, covering tourism and entertainment, shipping, property development, banking, airport and airline, and many others.

Among his many concerns, his interest in ballroom dancing is well known. He is a generous sponsor of major dancing performances in Hong Kong and Macau, like the Hong Kong Arts Festival and the Macau Arts Festival, and has been actively involved in promoting dancing by inviting internationally renowned dancing groups to perform in Hong Kong and Macau, like the National Ballet of China.

He is a keen supporter of the Royal Opera House Trust and an Honorary Member of the Grand Council of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing. Dr. Ho is noted for leading the dance floor in performances of the Tango, Cha Cha and Waltz in important charitable functions, and is often seen on television for dancing performances to raise funds for the charities.