Shu Ping

Shu Ping is a prominent Singaporean billionaire, co-founder of the renowned hotpot restaurant chain Haidilao International Holding. Her wealth stems primarily from her role in Haidilao, a global brand celebrated for its innovative customer service and expansion across China and international markets. Shu Ping and her husband, Zhang Yong, founded Haidilao in 1994. She became the chairman of Super Hi, Haidilao's overseas business in 2023. Shu Ping's career exemplifies the rise of a self-made entrepreneur in the food and beverage industry, building a business from the ground up and achieving significant financial success. Her net worth reflects her strategic business acumen and leadership in the restaurant sector.

The Full Dossier

Early Life

Shu Ping was born in 1970 in Sichuan, China. She co-founded Haidilao with her husband, Zhang Yong, and two others in 1994.

Rise to Success

Shu Ping and her husband built Haidilao into a global phenomenon. The first Haidilao outlet was in Jianyang, Sichuan province, China. The couple, along with two other partners, started with personal savings. Haidilao expanded, earning recognition for its attentive customer service. The company went public in Hong Kong in 2018. Super Hi, the overseas business, went public in Hong Kong in 2022 with a dual listing on Nasdaq in 2024. Shu became the chairman of Super Hi in 2023.

Key Business Strategies

Key strategies include a focus on exceptional customer service, attentive to customers by offering free manicures while waiting for their turn to be seated and expansion into new markets. Haidilao's growth strategy has been marked by a commitment to quality, a focus on customer experience, and strategic market expansion.

Philanthropy

Information regarding Shu Ping's philanthropy is not readily available.

Career Timeline

2023

Chairman of Super Hi

Became the chairman of Super Hi, Haidilao's overseas business.

2018

Haidilao IPO

Oversaw the successful initial public offering of Haidilao on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

1994

Co-founded Haidilao International Holding

Launched the first Haidilao restaurant in Jianyang, Sichuan province, China.