Zhang Yong

Zhang Yong (#722)

$ 6 B
Restaurants
Singapore
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55 Years

About Me

Restaurateur Zhang Yong is chairman and CEO of Sichuan hotpot chain Haidilao International Holding, which went public in 2018. Haidilao has nearly 1,400 restaurants in Greater China. It is renowned for its spicy dishes and attentive customer service, including free manicures for waiting customers. It spun off its overseas business Super Hi, which went public in Hong Kong in 2022 and had a dual listing on Nasdaq in 2024. Super Hi has over 100 restaurants in international markets. Having never finished high school, the entrepreneur says he didn't even know how to prepare the typical Sichuan hotpot when he started. Three friends, including Shu Ping who became his wife, helped with seed money, but he ran the place. He stepped down as CEO in 2022 to focus on long-term strategies, but returned to the post in 2026 to address a slump in the company's business performance.

Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Zhang Yong’s rise and global influence.

#612 Billionaires (2026)
#81 China Rich List (2022)
#1 Singapore's 50 Richest (2019)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Zhang Yong’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $5.8B (May 4, 2026)