Chinese Online Gaming Co-Founder Most Likely To Become Next Female Billionaire
Qianqian Luo , who is co-founder of Shanda Interactive Entertainment, is most likely to be the next female billionaire with a net worth of US$910 million, according to Wealth-X’ “Top 13 Female Self-Made Future Billionaires” list. Marissa Mayer , Silicon Valley’s golden girl and CEO of Yahoo, is highlighted for her potential to become a billionaire, given her extraordinary individual traits. Of the top 13 list, over 60% are from Asia, mirroring the “emerging” theme seen across other sectors.
“This list supports our observation that there is a shift to younger demographics for female UHNWIs. For finance, luxury and philanthropy professionals who wish to engage with these individuals, it is important for them to thoroughly understand the specific financial needs, charitable giving, interests, passions and hobbies of the female UHNW population,” explained Wealth-X CEO Mykolas Rambus.
1. Qianqian Luo – company: Shanda Interactive Entertainment – position: Co-founder – net worth ($US million) 910 – industry: Internet
2. Tan Li – company: Shenzhen Hepalink Pharmaceutical – Co-founder – 860 – industry: Pharmaceuticals
3. Vera Wang – company: Vera Wang – Founder – 790 – industry: Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
4. Hajia Shagaya – company: Bolmus Group International – CEO – 690 – industry: Conglomerate
5. Chunyuan Wu – company: AAC Technologies – Co-founder – 660 – industry: Manufacturing
6. Sheila Johnson – company: Salamander Hospitality – CEO – 540 – industry: Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure
7. Lan Zhang – company: South Beauty – Chairman – 510 – industry: Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure
8. Kiran Shaw – company: Biocon – Chairman – 500 – industry: Pharmaceuticals
9. Sin Fong Luk – company: Agile Property Holdings – Executive Vice Chairman – 470 – industry: Real Estate
10. Jinfeng Chen – company: Suning Appliance – Executive – 440 – industry: Manufacturing
11. Hoi Shuen Chau – company: Horizons Ventures – Founder – 410 – industry: Finance & Banking
12. Marissa Mayer – company: Yahoo – CEO – 270 – industry: Internet
13. Elizabeth Weymouth – company: Riverstone – partner – 260 – industry: Finance & Banking.
