Roger Wang
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Roger Wang

United States 77 years old Self-Made

Overview

Source of Wealth
Retail
Residence
Nanjing, Jiangsu
Education
Chinese Culture University (Bachelor of Arts/Science)
Southeastern Louisiana University (Master of Business Administration)
Marital Status
Married
Children
2

Assets

  • Golden Eagle Retail Group Ltd.
    1,110,000,000 shares @ -
    -
    3308-HK
  • Nanjing Xinjiekou Department Store C
    0 shares @ -
    -
    600682-CN

Biography

Roger Wang is chairman of real estate firm Golden Eagle International, which builds malls and office buildings in eastern China.

The Chinese native grew up in Taiwan and came to the U.S. in 1970 to pursue an M.B.A. from Southeastern Louisiana University.

He got his start through real estate ventures, including condominium development in Los Angeles, before shifting to the market in China in 1992 to start Golden Eagle.

His firm's department store arm, Golden Eagle Retail Group, no longer trades on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and went private in 2023.

Wang stepped down as chief executive officer of Golden Eagle Retail Group in August 2022 but remains chairman of the parent company, Golden Eagle International Retail Group.

About

Wang once sold insurance and managed a drugstore and a furniture company.

His daughter Dorothy Wang is a reality TV star from Rich Kids of Beverly Hills and Famously Single.