Career
He is nicknamed "the King of Toys". Choi is self-made, having started his professional life as a toy salesman, and is on the Forbes list of Hong Kong"s 40 richest people, and Number.564 in the world in 2011. Choi was born in Guangdong Province, but grew up in Hong Kong.
In 1972, Choi was a 25-year-old toy salesman opened his first toy factory.
Within five years, his business had grown to 300 employees. He began his relationship with toy giant, Mattel, Incorporated. during his first decade in business.
Before long, his company was manufacturing Snoopy merchandise for Mattel. He is Chairman of Early Light International (Holdings) Limited., the company he founded.
He also owns sizeable stakes in listed companies Town Health International and Regal Hotels International, as well as being Vice Chairman of the Regal board.
Choi is an avid watch collector, and also owns a chain of watch retailers.
