Wang Jianlin

Date of Birth: October 24, 1954

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Biography

Wang Jianlin is a prominent Chinese businessman known for his role as the founder and chairman of the Dalian Wanda Group, one of the world’s largest real estate and entertainment conglomerates. Born in Cangxi County, Sichuan Province, China, Wang served in the People’s Liberation Army for 16 years before entering the business world. He began his entrepreneurial journey by taking over a struggling real estate company in Dalian in 1989, which he renamed Dalian Wanda Group. Under his leadership, the company expanded its portfolio to include commercial properties, luxury hotels, and entertainment complexes. Wang’s vision and strategic investments have made him a significant player in the global entertainment industry. In 2012, Dalian Wanda acquired AMC Theatres, making it the largest cinema chain operator in the world. His other notable acquisitions include the purchase of a 20% stake in Spanish football club Atlético Madrid and the acquisition of Legendary Entertainment, a leading film production company.

5 Interesting Facts about Wang Jianlin

1. Wang Jianlin served in the People’s Liberation Army from 1970 to 1986, reaching the rank of regimental commander.

2. He founded the Dalian Wanda Group in 1988, which has since become one of the largest private sector conglomerates in China.

3. In 2013, Wang was named the richest person in China by Forbes with a net worth of $14.2 billion.

4. Dalian Wanda Group owns AMC Theatres, the largest movie theater chain in the world, which was acquired for $2.6 billion in 2012.

5. Wang has a keen interest in sports and entertainment, having invested in Atlético Madrid football club and acquiring Legendary Entertainment in 2016 for $3.5 billion.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Wang Jianlin

1. “The Chinese market is very, very unique.”

2. “Daring ideas are like chessmen moved forward; they may be beaten, but they may start a winning game.”

3. “Success and failure are both part of life. Both are not permanent.”

4. “My philosophy is to make money to support social causes. I am not interested in the money itself.”

5. “To be successful, one must be able to follow up an idea with determination and action.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

$33 billion (as of 2015, according to Forbes)

Children

Wang Jianlin has one son, Wang Sicong, who is a prominent businessman and investor. Wang Sicong is known for his investments in eSports and his ownership of the Invictus Gaming team.