Early Life
Feng Hailiang was born in 1960. He earned a Master of Business Administration from Zhejiang University.
Rise to Success
Feng Hailiang's career began with a trading company in 1985. In 1989, he established a copper products factory, which became the foundation for the Hailiang Group. The Hailiang Group grew to become China's largest private enterprise of brass and copper products. The company expanded into non-ferrous metal trade, education, and real estate. Feng's strategic vision included vertical integration in non-ferrous metals, controlling the supply chain from raw materials to high-value products.
Key Business Strategies
Key strategies include the establishment of Zhejiang Hailiang Co., Ltd., a copper processing company listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. Further diversification into education through the Hailiang Education subsidiary, operating K–12 schools and international academies. Investments in copper mining and cement manufacturing. Focus on expanding into new fields such as new energy vehicles, 5G communications, and semiconductors. The company focuses on improving teaching quality and expanding the scale of its educational network.
Philanthropy
Feng Hailiang's social impact includes providing essential copper and metal products for construction and electronics, as well as contributions to private education in China. In 2020, Hailiang Group donated more than $50.72 million (100 million company shares) to the Zhejiang Hailiang Charity Foundation to support various charitable projects.