Dr. Johnny Hon is an accomplished Hong Kong businessman and innovative entrepreneur with a global presence, well-known for his investments across a range of industries. With strong ties to the UK, Dr. Hon has built a reputation not only as a prominent international investor but also as an advocate for partnerships and opportunities that bridge markets and facilitate growth worldwide.
As the founder of the Global Group, Dr. Hon’s business interests span a variety of sectors, from media and entertainment to cutting-edge technologies, including blockchain, AI, and Web3. His focus is on leveraging these advancements to support economic development in emerging markets, helping underdeveloped nations establish pathways for sustainable growth and access to global investments. Dr. Hon’s experience and commitment to innovation allow him to bring transformative ideas to life, particularly those that foster economic empowerment and technology-driven solutions for communities in need.
In addition to his business achievements, Dr. Hon is a dedicated philanthropist who views success as a means...Dr. Johnny Hon is an accomplished Hong Kong businessman and innovative entrepreneur with a global presence, well-known for his investments across a range of industries. With strong ties to the UK, Dr. Hon has built a reputation not only as a prominent international investor but also as an advocate for partnerships and opportunities that bridge markets and facilitate growth worldwide.
As the founder of the Global Group, Dr. Hon’s business interests span a variety of sectors, from media and entertainment to cutting-edge technologies, including blockchain, AI, and Web3. His focus is on leveraging these advancements to support economic development in emerging markets, helping underdeveloped nations establish pathways for sustainable growth and access to global investments. Dr. Hon’s experience and commitment to innovation allow him to bring transformative ideas to life, particularly those that foster economic empowerment and technology-driven solutions for communities in need.
In addition to his business achievements, Dr. Hon is a dedicated philanthropist who views success as a means to give back. He has held leadership and advisory roles in numerous charities, funded scholarships, and established foundations focused on a wide range of social causes. While Dr. Hon’s reach is global, he remains committed to supporting local communities and causes in the UK, making a positive impact as an employer, investor, and philanthropist.READ MOREVIEW LESS
Johnny has built the Global Group into an international corporation with offices in the UK, Hong Kong and China and holds a variety of senior roles in the subsidiary companies. His ventures span diverse areas with a portfolio of companies that range across banking, biotechnology, leisure and entertainment, fintech, financial services, mining, media, property development and sport.
The Global Group International Holdings Ltd. is a venture capital and angel funding business operating as an incubator and accelerator whilst also providing tailored corporate financial services. In recent years, investment and business development have focused on the technologies of blockchain and AI.
Johnny Hon sees potential for disruption in British racing. He is passionate about the industry but recognises it faces significant risks to its sustainability and prestige. Despite the best trainers and bloodstock in the world, the levels of prize money are so low in British racing that it risks losing its best talent abroad.
Hon & Co
Founder Chairman, Hon & Co Holdings Limited
2015
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Present
Victoria, SC
Johnny founded Hon & Co and holds senior positions in the subsidiary companies.
SportsSideKick
President
2017
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2018
London, UK
SportsSideKick uses technology to enable professional sports clubs and teams to engage with fans, offering content and rewards on their platform.
Sotheby's International Realty UK established their network as a marketing and referral tool for luxury listings and to enable independent real estate companies to connect to the most prestigious clients in the world.
Gate Reality is a virtual reality production house serving clients across all major platforms and sectors and creating 360° Video, Virtual, and Augmented Reality experiences.
Gate Ventures Plc
Executive Chairman
2015
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2017
London, UK
Gate Ventures Plc was an investment services business operational in media, entertainment, music, television, theatre, films, animation, e-commerce, fashion retail, and consultancy.
Canton Property Investment Ltd.
Executive Chairman
2009
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2011
Canton Property Investment Ltd. invested in development firms that build shopping malls in the People's Republic of China and was based in the British Virgin Islands.
Cambridge United Football Club is a professional football club who play their home games at The Abbey Stadium in Cambridge.
Betex Group PLC
Executive Chairman
2005
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2008
Betex Group plc is a holding company for a portfolio of brands, investing in emerging technologies in growth markets in a number of sectors in mainland China.
Dr Hon strives to promote mutually beneficial trade and investment between China and the UK. The 48 Group Club has been fostering trade between the UK and China for over 70 years. International tensions rise and fall, but trade increases understanding, and Johnny lives by the club’s motto "Equality and Mutual Benefit".
Other Business Interests
Consulate of Grenada in Hong Kong
Honorary Consul, Ambassador-at-Large
Hong Kong, HK
Dr. Hon served as Honorary Consul for Grenada in Hong Kong for two terms. The first was from 2006 to 2013, and the second was from 2017 to 2024. He was also the country’s Ambassador-at-Large from 2006 until 2024.
Dr Hon holds official roles with three other governments in addition to Grenada as he continues his life’s work to foster international cooperation and progress through trade, sport and philanthropy.
Infinity Creative Media owns media content and is a principal shareholder in The Wine Show, The Talent Bank, TWS Creative and the TV drama series Ravenmaster.
Creative Financial Technologies PLC
Non-Executive Director
Feb 2008
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Jan 2010
London, UK
Creative Financial Technologies PLC is an investment company engaging with companies in the financial services and technology sectors.
Global Education Group Plc
Non-Executive Chairman
Jun 2005
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Nov 2009
London, UK
Global Education Group Plc is an investment and consultancy firm focused on the international education markets.
Central China Goldfields plc
Non-Executive Director
2006
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2008
Central China Goldfields plc is focused on mineral exploration and development in China.
KGC Bank
Non-Executive Chairman
2005
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2008
KGC Bank was a bank in Korea providing retail, private and commercial banking services.
Silverback Media plc
Non-Executive Director
2006
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2007
London, UK
Silverback Media plc was a strategic PR, media and marketing services firm.
Oriental City Group PLC is a financial services institution specialising in the provision of payment services and credit cards.
Centurion Sports Limited
Director
2000
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2001
Global Financial Solution Limited
Director
1997
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1998
London, UK
Global Financial Solution Ltd is a firm made up of Accountants, Business Consultants and Financial Advisers for business and personal clients who expect the highest level of financial services.
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Previous Advisory Roles
MX Oil Plc
Consultant
2016
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2018
MX Oil Plc (now ADM Energy Plc) is an investment business with its focus on natural resources, minerals, metals, alongside oil and gas projects, particularly in Nigeria.
Broad Homes Industrial International Co. Limited
Senior Consultant
2014
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2018
Hong Kong, HK
Broad Homes Industrial International Co. Ltd offers technical services and consulting as the leading enterprise in the area of precast concrete manufacturing and construction.
Pearl Oriental Oil Limited, now CHK Oil Limited, is an investment holding company mainly engaging in oil and gas businesses based in Hong Kong and the USA.
Clariden Leu
Senior Consultant, Clariden Leu Asset Management (UK) Ltd.
2007
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2010
London, UK
Clariden Leu was a Swiss private bank. Credit Suisse merged with Clariden Leu in 2012.
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Philanthropy
Racing Welfare
MacDonald Buchanan House
Dec 2021
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Present
Newmarket, UK
Supported by the charity Racing Welfare, MacDonald Buchanan House provides safe, affordable, supervised accommodation to young and often vulnerable racing staff, and acts as a bridge between racing schools and independent living. Dr. Hon has pledged to support the project for three years, enabling the charity to employ a specially trained Housing Support Officer.
Dr. Johnny Hon has established and sponsored, actively contributed and donated to a wide variety of charitable interests in a number of different countries. In the UK, the Global Group donated £200,000 to create the Johnny Hon Oxford Scholarship Fund for talented students. In China, Global Group helps children with congenital heart disease and Down’s Syndrome.
Increasingly, Johnny seeks to do more in helping local causes and communities in his adopted second home of East Anglia as an employer, an investor and a philanthropist. He is especially focused on promoting human and animal welfare in racing from Newmarket, as well as sponsoring education and opportunities in technological research in Cambridge.
Dr. Hon is interviewed in The Owner Breeder magazine, the official publication of the Racehorse Owners Association and Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association.
LUX is a global luxury publication with media sharing stories about people and art, design, architecture, fashion, travel, property, philanthropy and luxury goods, applying an ethos of Responsible Luxury.
The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment is an association for finance professionals around the world. The organisation ensures that all members comply with the codes of conduct and ethical guidelines while working in the securities and investment sectors.
Awards include the The Order of the Medal of Honour (Hong Kong) in 2015 to the latest Auxiliary Medical Service Commanding Officer’s Commendation in Hong Kong in 2021.
Fire Safety Ambassador Honorary Presidents' Association
Chairperson Medal
2016
Hong Kong, HK
The Fire Safety Ambassador Honorary Presidents’ Association (FSAHPAs) relies on local personalities (named as Honorary Presidents) to provide advice on Fire Safety Ambassadors in their areas and mentor them as appropriate.
Social Enterprise Research Institute (Hong Kong)
Asian Social Caring Leadership Award
2016
Hong Kong, HK
The Social Enterprise Research Institute (SERI) is a charitable organisation committed to the ongoing promotion, development and application of corporate citizenship principles in Asia.
MIT seeks to advance knowledge in science and technology through teaching, research, and innovation and, through this, to create a better world. In 2021 Johnny completed an online course on the topic of cryptocurrency.
The Owner / President Management Course is aimed at individuals seeking to develop leadership skills and personal growth whilst working on their strategic vision and go-to-market options.
The Private Equity and Venture Capital investment management course provides frameworks to improve a firm's effectiveness at every stage of a deal. Critical issues related to industry infrastructure, portfolio management, and negotiation strategies are explored and this provides one with the knowledge to tackle emerging investment challenges and increase returns on capital.
In 2017 Johnny was awarded his Future Commerce Certificate after completing this two-year online course.
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Investments
Dr Johnny Hon | Tech
Investor
Johnny focuses his investment and business development on blockchain and AI. As a venture capitalist, he always learning and studied financial technology and cryptocurrencies at MIT and NYU. He understands the transformative impact of these new technologies and invested in the sector with a close interest in how they are shaping financial transactions and the use of big data.
