Christina Ong
Singaporean businesswoman
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Christina Ong (née Fu, born October 1947)[1][2][3] is a Singaporean businesswoman who owns the COMO Group, which includes London-listed Club 21 fashion stores and COMO Hotels and Resorts.[4][5] As of 2024, Christina and her husband were ranked 27th on Forbes Singapore's richest list with an estimated net worth of US$1.7 billion.[6]
Christina Ong | |
|---|---|
| Born | Christina Fu October 1947 (age 78) |
| Occupation | Businesswoman |
| Spouse | Ong Beng Seng |
| Children | 2 |
Career
Ong opened a clothing store in 1972, prior to founding the COMO Group, which includes Club 21 fashion stores and COMO Hotels and Resorts.[4][5][7][8]
Ong took control of Mulberry in 2003 and owns a number of properties on Bond Street in London.[9][8] Her property portfolio includes all Armani outlets in Britain. Ong also holds the franchises for Donna Karen and DKNY.[10]
Ong is a former chairman of Singapore's National Parks Board.[11]
Personal life
Ong is the daughter of Peter Fu Yun Siak, an early employer of her husband and founder of Kuo International.[8] She is married to Singapore-based Malaysian business magnate and investor Ong Beng Seng.[8][4] They have two children, a daughter, Melissa, and a son, Jonathan.[12]
Recognition
Ong was awarded the Italian Fashion Hall of Fame Award in 1995 for her services to the Italian fashion industry, and was conferred the Cavaliere del Lavoro.[13]
In 2013, Ong received Singapore's Meritorious Service Medal, one of three awarded that year.[14]
In 2014, Ong was included in the inaugural Singapore Women's Hall of Fame.[15]