Pan Shiyi
Pan Shiyi | |
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潘石屹 | |
Born | Tianshui, Gansu Province, China | 14 November 1963
Alma mater | Hebei Technical College of Petroleum Profession |
Occupation(s) | Co-Founder, SOHO China |
Spouse | Zhang Xin |
Children | 3 |
Website | blog |
Pan Shiyi (Chinese: 潘石屹; pinyin: Pān Shíyì; born 14 November 1963) is a Chinese nessman and he is co-founder and former chairman of SOHO China. He co-founded SOHO China with his wife Zhang Xin in 1995. Alongside his wife, Pan's net worth is estimated at $3.5 billion.[1] He stepped down from the role of Chairman on October 7 2022 “in order to focus on supporting the arts and philanthropic pursuits.”[2][3][4]
Early life
[edit]Between 2016 and 2017, Pan was a Senior Fellow at the John F. Kennedy School of Government.[5]
Personal life
[edit]Pan and his wife, Zhang Xin, have been members of the Baháʼí Faith since 2005.[6]
Pan starred as a lonely real estate developer "Li Wenqing" in the 2006 romantic film Aspirin (阿司匹林), alongside Mei Ting.[7]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Zhang Xin & Pan Shiyi". Forbes. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
- ^ "Billionaire Power Couple Steps Down from Leadership at Soho China". Forbes.
- ^ "Pan, Zhang Resign as Chairman, CEO of Soho China". 7 September 2022.
- ^ Bradsher, Keith (8 September 2022). "Twilight of Entrepreneurs in China as More Leave the Country". The New York Times.
- ^ "Shiyi Pan Asia Senior Fellow, AY 16-17". Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation. Harvard Kennedy School. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
- ^ MarketWatch: Chinese Billionaire Embraces Religion (2011-03-06)
- ^ Elley, Derek (11 July 2006). "Film Review: Aspirin". Variety.