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Dr. Johnny Hon

Founder & Chairman Emeritus

The Global Group

London, UK


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Dr. Johnny Hon’s Biography

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.
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Dr. Johnny Hon’s Background

The Global Group
Founder & Chairman Emeritus
Hong Kong, HK
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.
 
Global Group International Holdings Ltd.
Founder and Chairman Emeritus
Hong Kong, HK
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.
 
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Dr. Johnny Hon’s Gallery

Board Positions

48 Group Club
Vice President
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

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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 Johnny Hon | International Businessman and Convener
Various
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.
 

Previous Board Positions

Rise Art
Non-Executive Director
2017 - 2018
London, UK
Rise Art was created with the goal of championing, showcasing and development of artwork by outstanding emerging and mid-career artists.
 
Infinity Creative Media
Director
2015 - 2017
Brentford, UK
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.
 
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Previous Advisory Roles

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MX Oil Plc
Consultant
2016 - 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.
 
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Broad Homes Industrial International Co. Limited
Senior Consultant
2014 - 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.
 
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Philanthropy

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Racing Welfare
MacDonald Buchanan House
Dec 2021 - 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 | Philanthropy
Various
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.
 
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Media

The Finish Line with Johnny Hon
Featured
Apr 2019
Dr. Hon is interviewed in The Owner Breeder magazine, the official publication of the Racehorse Owners Association and Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association.
 
Global Group Founder Johnny Hon dicusses his diverse businesses
Featured
Nov 2018
Hong Kong, HK
The Founder of the Global Group discusses his track record of turning diverse interests into successful investments.
 
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Publications

Lux Magazine
Contributing Editor
London, UK
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.
 
Dr Johnny Hon | Publications
Author
Cambridge, UK
Johnny has researched and written extensively about Dementia, Alzheimer's and the prevalence of these diseases in adults with Down's Syndrome.
 

Memberships

Chartered Institute for Securities & Investments (CISI)
Associate
London, UK
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 & Recognition

Dr Johnny Hon | Awards
Various
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.
 
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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.
 
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Specialist Courses

MIT - Massachusetts Institute of Technology
The MIT Media Lab: Cryptocurrency Certificate
2021
Cambridge, MA, USA
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.
 
NYU Stern School of Business
FinTech for Executives Program
2018
New York, NY, USA
New York University's Leonard N. Stern School of Business is one of America's premier management education schools and research centers.
 

Training & Management Courses

MIT - Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Unleashing Brain Power for You and Your People
2021
Cambridge, MA, USA
Johnny was awarded an Executive Education Certificate in Applied Neuroscience at the Sloan School of Management at MIT in 2021.
 
Harvard Business School Executive Education
Owner / President Management Program (USA)
Cambridge, MA, USA
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.
 
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Investments

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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.
 

Dr. Johnny Hon’s Education

The University of Hong Kong
Master of Buddhist Counselling, MBC
2022 - 2024
The University of Hong Kong
Master of Buddhist Studies (M.BuddhStud.), Distinction
2020 - 2022
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