Chao Kuang Piu

Chao Kuang Piu SBS (Chinese: 曹光彪; pinyin: Cáo Guāngbiāo; Cantonese Yale: Chou4 Gwong1 Biu1; 24 November 1920 – 12 March 2021) was a Hong Kong-based Chinese industrialist, sometimes referred to as Hong Kong's "Wool Magnate" given his involvement in Hong Kong's garment industry. He was one of the co-founders of Dragonair, Hong Kong's first Chinese-owned airline, which was subsequently acquired by Cathay Pacific.

In this Chinese name, the family name is Cao (Chao).
Chao Kuang Piu
Born(1920-11-24)24 November 1920
Shanghai, China
Died12 March 2021(2021-03-12) (aged 100)
Hong Kong, China
NationalityHong Kong
Chinese
OccupationBusinessman
TitleFounder of Dragonair
ChildrenSusana Chou
Silas K. F. Chou
Ronald Kee-Young David Chao
AwardsSilver Bauhinia Star

Chao was a recipient of Hong Kong's Silver Bauhinia Star award in 2002.

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