Shi Wenbo
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Shi Wenbo (Chinese: 施文博; born 1950), is a Chinese billionaire businessman, chairman of Hengan International.
Early life
In 1950, Shi was born in Quanzhou, Fujian province, China.
Career
In 1985, Shi co-founded Hengan International with Xu Lianjie, and they produce sanitary napkins and baby diapers.
As of February 2016, Shi was listed as the 66th richest man in China by Forbes who estimated his net worth at US$2.1 billion.
Philanthropy
In 2010, Shi was ranked #13 in Top 20 Chinese Philanthropists of 2010. Shi's company donated $124.61 million yuan ($19.2M USD) to charity.
Personal life
In 1975, Shi moved to Hong Kong. Shi has a son, Wong Kim Sze. As of 2020, he lives in Jinjiang, Fujian, China.
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