About He Xiangjian
Born 1942. He Xiangjian is a Chinese entrepreneur, known for Midea (company).
He Xiangjian (, born 5 October 1942) is the co-founder of Midea, one of China's largest appliance makers. In September 2021, his net worth was estimated to be $28.8 billion by Bloomberg Billionaires Index, positioning him at the 51st place in the index.
Life
In 1968, in Beijiao, Guangdong, He formed a lid production company that would later become Midea.
He is a noted art collector and the founder of the He Art Museum, a privately funded non-profit institution designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Tadao Ando.
In June 2020, there was an attempted kidnapping of He. Assailants reportedly broke into his villa in Foshan. His son, He Jianfeng, escaped and alerted the local police, who rescued He and arrested five suspects.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is He Xiangjian?
Chinese businessperson (1942-)
When was He Xiangjian born?
He Xiangjian was born on 5 October 1942 in Shunde District.
What is He Xiangjian's occupation?
He Xiangjian is an entrepreneur.
What is He Xiangjian known for?
He Xiangjian is known for Midea (company).
What nationality is He Xiangjian?
He Xiangjian is Chinese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). He Xiangjian. https://biography.guide/he-xiangjian/
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