Liang Wengen
Liang Wengen | |
|---|---|
| 梁稳根 | |
| Born | 梁永根 1956 (age 68–69) |
| Alma mater | Central South University |
| Occupation(s) | Founder and chairman of Sany Heavy Industry |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Unknown |
Liang Wengen (Chinese: 梁稳根; pinyin: Liáng Wěngēn; born 1956) is a Chinese entrepreneur who founded and is the chairman of Sany Heavy Industry. In 2011, he became the richest man in mainland China with a net worth of about US$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]
Biography
He was born to a poor peasant family in Maotang, a small town in Lianyuan, Loudi, Hunan province in 1956.[3] Liang has a bachelor's degree from Central South University.[4] 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.[5] Liang is a member of the Communist Party and was elected to the party's National Congress.[5]
Personal life
Liang 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.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Liang Wengen". Forbes. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
- ↑ [1], China Daily, "Entrepreneurs' presence grows at CPC congress", updated 2012.
- ↑ "校友、三一集团董事长梁稳根回母校-中南大学新闻网门户网站". 中南大学新闻网门户网站 (in 中文). Retrieved 6 May 2024.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Li, David Daokui (2024). China's World View: Demystifying China to Prevent Global Conflict. New York, NY: W. W. Norton & Company. p. 186. ISBN 978-0393292398.
