Grant Ko

Captain
DISC Type : DS

Chair of Education & Research Sub-Committee at Family Office Association Hong Kong

China

Overview

Grant Ko is the Chairman and Founder of Wisdom Group, a global multi-family office managing over US$7 billion. With over 25 years of experience in financial services focused on Greater China, he advises ultra-high-net-worth families and corporates. He holds a Master of Commerce from the University of New South Wales.

As the Vice Chair of the Family Office Association Hong Kong, Grant is deeply involved in shaping the industry. He chairs the Education and Research Sub-Committee, where he leads initiatives like case competitions and internship programs to develop the next generation of financial talent.

He co-founded and built one of Hong Kongs largest multi-family offices, supervising a large team of licensed representatives and managing substantial assets.

Personality Overview

Long-Term Thinker

Decisive But Calm

Planner & Achiever

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.  They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

Family Office Growth
Co-founded Wisdom Group, a multi-family office with over $7B AUM, and serves as Vice Chair for the Family Office Association Hong Kong, shaping industry development.
Next-Gen Talent
As Chair of the Education & Research Sub-Committee, he actively leads internship programs and case competitions to nurture young talent for the family office industry.
Wealth Management (Greater China)
Has over 25 years of experience advising ultra-high-net-worth families and corporations on wealth planning and portfolio management specifically within the Greater China region.

Media Appearances

FOAHK | Appointment of Newly Launched Sub-Committee Chairs. Featured in Family Office Association Hong Kong (FOAHK) website

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Family Office Association Hong Kong Makes Senior Appointments. Featured in Wealth Briefing Asia

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Family Office Association Hong Kong Appoints Teresa Lee as Wealth Management Chair, Grant Ko as Education Research Chair, Michel Lee as Crypto Chair. Featured in Caproasia

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Work History

9-2022
Chair of Education & Research Sub-Committee at Family Office Association Hong Kong
11-2020
Board of Directors at Family Office Association Hong Kong
11-2020 - 8-2022
Vice Chairman at Family Office Association Hong Kong
5-2019
Chairman and Founder at Wisdom Group Holdings Limited
7-2016 - 4-2019
Chairman and Founder at Winsome Asset Management Limited

Education

Master's degree from UNSW

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Insights For Selling To Grant

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant

DONT's

  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Grant is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Grant

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Grant move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Grant take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Grant

Personality Compatibility


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