Jiang Rensheng (Chinese: 蒋仁生; pinyin: Jiǎng Rénshēng) is a Chinese billionaire businessman, and the chairman of Zhifei, a vaccine manufacturer. As of September 2021, Forbes estimated his net worth at US$21 billion.[1]
Jiang Rensheng | |
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Born | 1953 or 1954 (age 69–70)[1] |
Nationality | Chinese |
Occupation | Businessman |
Title | Chairman, Zhifei |
Children | 1 |
Career
editJiang started work as a primary school teacher, and was then a government health official, before starting his own company.[1]
In June 2020, Chongqing Zhifei Biological Products Co. shares had risen by 80% due to the approved clinical human testing of a COVID-19 vaccine.[2] According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, the gains have increased Jiang Rensheng's fortune to $19.4 billion, placing him on the verge of joining the elite club of China's 10 wealthiest individuals.[3]
Personal life
editJiang is married, with one child, and lives in Chongqing, China.
References
edit- ^ a b c "Forbes profile:Jiang Rensheng & family". Forbes. Retrieved 16 September 2021.
- ^ "China: Vaccine tycoon has world's fastest growing fortune". WION. 6 August 2020. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
- ^ Feng, Venus (6 August 2020). "Chairman of COVID vaccine maker has world's fastest-growing net worth". Fortune. Retrieved 21 February 2022.