Liang Wengen
Liang Wengen (Chinese: 梁稳根; pinyin: Liáng Wěngēn; born 1956) is a Chinese entrepreneur who founded and serves as the chairman of Sany Heavy Industry. In 2011, he became the richest man in mainland China with a net worth of about USD 8 billion.[1] As of November 2018, he is the 68th richest person in China, with a net worth of about $3.5 billion.[2]
Liang Wengen | |
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梁稳根 | |
Born | 梁永根 1956 (age 66–67) |
Alma mater | Central South University |
Occupation(s) | Founder and chairman of Sany Heavy Industry |
Children | 1 |
Relatives | Poon Lim (father) |
Biography
He was born to a poor peasant family in Maotang, a small town in Lianyuan, Loudi, Hunan province in 1956.[3]
Liang worked as a top manager at a state arms plant, before getting involved in the construction-equipment industry.[2] He is the founder and main shareholder of Sany Group, a heavy industry manufacturer based in Changsha, Hunan.
Personal life
Liang has a bachelor's degree from Central South University. He is married and has one son, Liang Zhizhong. He lives in Changsha.[2]
References
- "China's richest man Liang Wengen may join ruling elite". BBC News. 26 September 2011.
- "Liang Wengen". Forbes. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
- , China Daily, "Entrepreneurs' presence grows at CPC congress", updated 2012.