In the business world, Wang Jianlin is a giant. With a fortune of 39.3 billion US dollars, Wang Jianlin is at the top of the list of the wealthiest business moguls in China. Wang is a leader both in real estate and entertainment.
Wang Jianlins beginnings were humble. Born in 1954 in Cangxi County in Sichuan province, Wang was the son of two teachers who did not have much money. After graduating from the army in 1975, Wang started out working as an office clerk. However, it wasn’t long before his ambition drove him to climb the business ladder.
Today, Wang is the founder, chairman, and the main shareholder of Dalian Wanda Group. Headquartered in Beijing, the Group specializes in five main areas: commercial properties, luxury hotels, culture, department stores, and cinemas. Wang’s success as a business magnate has attracted global attention and has helped him rise to the 9th spot on the Forbes list for billionaires in the world.
Wang Jianlin’s strength lies in his uncanny ability to spot potential in the real estate market. Since his early days in the business world, Wang has been a leader in developing and investing in the real estate industry. Under his leadership, the Group has invested billions of US dollars in over 200 cities around the world including London, Chicago, Madrid, Melbourne, Sydney and Seoul.
Wang also has an impressive track record when it comes to entertainment. Through a series of acquisitions and partnerships, Wang’s Wanda Group has become a major player in the film industry. In 2012, Wanda purchased AMC Theatres, the second largest theatre operator in the world, for 2.6 billion US dollars. This was followed by Wanda’s acquisition of Legendary Entertainment for 3.5 billion US dollars in 2016. By 2018, Wanda became the world’s largest movie theatre operator, owner and distributor.
Wang Jianlin has had an impact on many different industries, but his legacy will be remembered for his accomplishments as one of the most successful real estate entrepreneurs in the world. A visionary business mind, Wang Jianlin has created a corporation worth billions that continues to shape the real estate and entertainment landscape. Few have achieved his level of success and Wang Jianlin is an admirable example of what hard work and ambition can bring.
