Li Ka-Shing's Son Stumbles in Year Since Father’s Retirement

  • Canada and Australia setbacks mar Victor Li’s first year at CK
  • Company takes cautious approach with Hong Kong redevelopments

Victor Li

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Following in his father’s footsteps was always going to be a challenge for CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd.’s Victor Li.

Li Ka-shing, the self-made billionaire who over seven decades turned a plastic flower business into a global empire spanning ports and property to telecommunications and retailing, last March announced he would retire. He then handed the top position at the family-controlled conglomerate to his eldest son.