Henry Sy
Filipino businessman, the richest man in the Philippines according to Forbes or 11 years (2007-2018). / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Henry Tan Chi Sieng Sy Sr. (Chinese: 施至成; pinyin: Shī Zhìchéng; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Si Chì-sêng; October 15, 1924 – January 19, 2019) was a Chinese-Filipino businessman and philanthropist. He was known as the "father of modern Philippine retail".[3] He developed ShoeMart into SM Investments, one of the largest malls in the Philippines. He also founded BDO Unibank and real estate.[3][4]
- This is a Chinese name; the family name is Sy.
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Born | Shi Zhicheng (Sy Chi Sieng) (1924-10-15)October 15, 1924 Xiamen, Fujian, Republic of China |
Died | January 19, 2019(2019-01-19) (aged 94) Manila, Philippines |
Education | Far Eastern University |
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Known for | Founder of SM Investments[1] |
Spouse | Felicidad Tan-Sy |
Children | 6 (inc. Teresita Sy-Coson)[2] |
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For eleven straight years until his death, Sy was named by Forbes as the richest person in the Philippines.[3] He died on January 19, 2019 from a heart attack, aged 94. His estimated net worth amounted to US$19 billion, which made him the 53rd richest person in the world.[4]