Ye Chenghai
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ye Chenghai | |
|---|---|
叶澄海 | |
| Born | August 15, 1943 Meixian District, Meizhou, Guangdong, China |
| Alma mater | Renmin University of China |
| Occupations | Businessman; former politician |
| Known for | Founder and former chairman of Shenzhen Salubris Pharmaceuticals |
| Spouse | Liao Qingqing |
| Children | Ye Yuxiang |
Ye Chenghai (Chinese: 葉澄海; born 15 August 1943) is a Chinese businessman and former politician, best known as the founder and former chairman of Shenzhen Salubris Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. (Chinese: 深圳信立泰药业股份有限公司).[1] He is a Hakka born in Meizhou, Guangdong. He served as Vice Mayor of Shenzhen before quitting politics and entering business.[2]
As of May 2015, his net worth is estimated at US$4.2 billion.[3]
Ye was born in Meixian (now Meixian District of Meizhou), Guangdong, and studied international politics at Renmin University of China.[4] After graduating in 1968, he was assigned to Bao'an County (the predecessor of Shenzhen) and later held positions in Shenzhen, including serving as a member of the municipal party standing committee, party secretary of Luohu District, and vice mayor of Shenzhen.[4]
He resigned from government in 1985 and entered business.[4][5]