Early Life
Yi Xianzhong's journey began in rural China, where he was born in 1970. He grew up in a close-knit family, instilling in him the values of hard work and determination. He was educated at South China University of Technology, majoring in computers and radio.
Rise to Success
Yi Xianzhong's entrepreneurial journey began with a small textile business. This business grew into a larger enterprise. Later, he founded Hedy Computer, which went public in 2004 and was acquired in 2016. Yi then became the chair of Bio-Thera Solutions, which develops drugs to treat tumors and cardiovascular and autoimmune diseases. However, the primary source of his wealth is his involvement in the pharmaceutical industry as the head of China Grand Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Holdings.
Key Business Strategies
The key to Yi Xianzhong's success is his ability to spot opportunities and his strong leadership skills. Yi's entrepreneurial ventures expanded into pharmaceuticals, creating wealth for his family. China Grand Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Holdings is a global pharmaceutical enterprise involved in research, development, manufacturing, and sales of a wide range of pharmaceutical products.
Philanthropy
The Yi family has a strong commitment to philanthropy. The Yi Xianzhong Foundation supports various initiatives in education, healthcare, and poverty alleviation globally.