Wing T. Chao, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Wing T. Chao

American architect, master planner, construction developer and hospitality professional

Date of Birth: 01-Jan-0001

Place of Birth: Chongqing, China

Profession: architect

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Wing T.
Chao (born May 1944) is a Chinese-born American architect, master planner, construction developer, hospitality professional, and a former Disney Imagineer. As an Imagineer, Chao helped in the Disney's expansion in markets such as China and Hong Kong, handling businesses worth more than US$12 billion.
He was with Disney for over 37 years from 1972 to 2009, and led over 100 projects including Disneyland resorts, luxury hotels, and cruises.
In 2009, he retired from Disney and joined Las Vegas Sands Corp.
In August 2019, he will be named a Disney Legend. Chao is regarded as a pioneer in the fields of hospitality and construction planning and development.
A Committee of 100 member and an AIA fellow, he has received numerous honors throughout his career including the Pioneer Award from the International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) and Outstanding Achievement Award from the American Institute of Architects.
Avenue magazine has included Chao among one of the 500 most influential Asians in the United States.