Ye Chenghai
Ye Chenghai | |
|---|---|
叶澄海 | |
| Born | August 15, 1943 Meixian District, Meizhou, Guangdong, China |
| Alma mater | Renmin University of China |
| Occupations | Businessman; former politician |
| Known for | Founder and former chairman of Shenzhen Salubris Pharmaceuticals |
| Spouse | Liao Qingqing |
| Children | Ye Yuxiang |
Ye Chenghai (Chinese: 葉澄海; born 15 August 1943) is a Chinese businessman and former politician, best known as the founder and former chairman of Shenzhen Salubris Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. (Chinese: 深圳信立泰药业股份有限公司).[1] He is a Hakka born in Meizhou, Guangdong. He served as Vice Mayor of Shenzhen before quitting politics and entering business.[2]
As of May 2015, his net worth is estimated at US$4.2 billion.[3]
Early life and political career
Ye was born in Meixian (now Meixian District of Meizhou), Guangdong, and studied international politics at Renmin University of China.[4] After graduating in 1968, he was assigned to Bao'an County (the predecessor of Shenzhen) and later held positions in Shenzhen, including serving as a member of the municipal party standing committee, party secretary of Luohu District, and vice mayor of Shenzhen.[4]
He resigned from government in 1985 and entered business.[4][5]
Business career
Following his resignation from government, Ye founded and held positions at companies including Hong Kong-based Meizhou International Trade (Chinese: 美洲国际贸易有限公司) and Shenzhen Haibin Pharmaceutical (Chinese: 深圳海滨制药有限公司).[4]
In 1998, a Hong Kong-controlled Salubris entity (Chinese: 信立泰药业有限公司) formed Shenzhen Salubris Pharmaceuticals (then a limited company), which was reorganized into a joint-stock company in 2007; Ye served as chairman for many years and was also identified as an actual controller of the listed company via the Hong Kong Salubris entity.[4][1]
In September 2022, Ye resigned as chairman and continued as a director, with the company appointing his son Ye Yuxiang (Kevin Sing Ye) as chairman.[6][7]
Philanthropy and other roles
Ye has served as a vice chairman of Renmin University of China's board.[1][8] In April 2024, Renmin University of China announced the establishment of the Chenghai Institute for Global Development and Security (Chinese: 澄海全球发展与安全高等研究院), funded by Ye's donation.[9]
References
- ^ a b c "深圳信立泰药业股份有限公司第二届董事会第十八次会议决议公告（附：第三届董事会董事候选人简历）" (PDF). 巨潮资讯网 (cninfo.com.cn) (in Chinese). Shenzhen Salubris Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. 20 August 2013. Retrieved 14 December 2025.
- ^ "信立泰叶澄海：39岁进省委，42岁辞官从商，后来创办心脑血管药龙头企业". Sohu. 9 January 2018. Retrieved 7 April 2019.
- ^ "Ye Chenghai". Forbes. Retrieved 16 May 2015.
- ^ a b c d e "前深圳副市长"造股"坐拥34亿". 凤凰网 (in Chinese). 武汉晚报（转载）. 8 September 2009. Retrieved 14 December 2025.
- ^ "不当官，干啥去？". 经济观察网 (eeo.com.cn) (in Chinese). Retrieved 14 December 2025.
- ^ "深圳信立泰药业股份有限公司独立董事关于公司有关事项所发表的独立意见" (PDF). 巨潮资讯网 (cninfo.com.cn) (in Chinese). Shenzhen Salubris Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. 24 September 2022. Retrieved 14 December 2025.
- ^ "深圳信立泰药业股份有限公司第五届董事会第三十二次会议决议公告" (PDF). 巨潮资讯网 (cninfo.com.cn) (in Chinese). Shenzhen Salubris Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. 24 September 2022. Retrieved 14 December 2025.
- ^ "中国人民大学澄海全球发展与安全高等研究院（深圳）揭牌". 21经济网 (in Chinese). 20 September 2024. Retrieved 14 December 2025.
- ^ "中国人民大学"澄海全球发展与安全高等研究院"揭牌成立". 中国教育在线 (eol.cn) (in Chinese). 8 April 2024. Retrieved 14 December 2025.