George Goh Ching Wah Biography: Age, Net Worth, Instagram, Spouse, Height, Wiki, Parents, Siblings, Children

George Goh Ching Wah is a prominent Malaysian-Singaporean businessman, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and former diplomat.

He currently serves as the chairman of Ossia International, a leading retail and distribution company in Southeast Asia.

Goh is also the founder of the Harvey Norman Ossia joint venture.

This partnership has allowed the Australian retail giant to expand its footprint throughout Singapore and the region.

Profile

• Full Name: George Goh Ching Wah
• Stage Name: George Goh Ching Wah
• Born: November 25 1959
• Age: 64 years old
• Birthplace: Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
• Nationality: Malaysian-Singaporean
• Occupation: Former Singapore Non-Resident Ambassador to Morocco
• Height: Unknown
• Parent: Mr. and Mrs. Ching Wah
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Tan Nan Ci ​(died), Lysa Sumali ​(m. 2001)​
• Children: 4
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: Unknown

Early Life And Education

George Goh Ching Wah was born on November 25, 1959 in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. He was born and raised by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ching Wah, though their full names are unknown.

Goh was one of eight children in his family, but the names of his siblings are not publicly known. Goh dropped out of school in Malaysia and later moved to Singapore.

In 2022, he graduated with a degree in music performance from Trinity College London, where he specialized in classical singing.

Goh‘s ethnicity is described as a Malaysian-born Singaporean, and he practises Christianity as his religion.

Career

Goh started his business career by founding the DeClassici Shoe Manufacturer in 1982. The company produced 30 pairs of leather shoes per month from a factory on Bartley Road. Here is a summary of the information provided about George Goh Ching Wah:

In 1990, Goh co-founded Ossia International Limited and served as its group chairman. The company was publicly listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange in 1996. That same year, Ossia established a property division called Ossia Land.

Goh collaborated with several real estate firms the following year as part of Ossia Land’s venture. Goh has owned several listed companies throughout his career, including Ossia International, Harvey Norman Ossia, and United EnviroTech.

Outside of Singapore, he founded the Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship and has served as an adjunct lecturer at universities in India, Bhutan, and Morocco.

In 2017, then-President Tony Tan appointed Goh as Singapore’s Non-Resident Ambassador to Morocco. On June 9, 2023, Goh tendered his resignation to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to run for the 2023 presidential election in Singapore.

However, on August 18, 2023, the Elections Department announced that Goh did not qualify to run for the presidency and would not receive the Certificate of Eligibility.

Throughout his career, Goh has been actively involved in philanthropic efforts, serving as a council member of the Singapore Red Cross and a member of its operational committee for humanitarian assistance and international relief.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @georgegohchingwah

Personal Life

George Goh Ching Wah has been married twice. His first marriage was at 24 when he wed Tan Nan Ci. Together, they were married for several years and had three children. Tragically, Tan passed away from pancreatic cancer at the age of 40.

In 2001, George Goh remarried, this time to Lysa Sumali. With his second wife, he had one daughter. In total, George Goh has four children, whose names are Joanna, Jonathan, Jovina, and Ingrid.

Net Worth

George Goh Ching Wah‘s net worth is private, as details about his financial status and wealth are not widely known.

However, he is considered a successful businessman, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and former diplomat, which suggests he has likely accumulated substantial wealth through his various business ventures and endeavours.