Hurun Report

Rupert Hoogewerf
Born	1970 Luxembourg
Occupation(s)	Entrepreneur, chairman, chief researcher
Years active	1999–present
Known for	Founder of Hurun Report, creator of Hurun Rich List

Rupert Hoogewerf (born 1970), also recognized by his Chinese name Hu Run (), is a British entrepreneur serving as chairman and chief researcher of Hurun Inc. He is widely acclaimed for creating the "Hurun Rich List," which ranks the wealthiest individuals globally.

Early life

Born in Luxembourg in 1970 to Francis and Angela Hoogewerf, Rupert completed his education at St Ronan's School and Eton College. He later graduated from Durham University (St Cuthbert's Society) in 1993.

Accounting

Following his university studies, Hoogewerf became a chartered accountant and spent seven years working with Arthur Andersen across their London and Shanghai offices.

Hurun Report

In 1999, Hoogewerf established the Hurun Report in London, aiming to encourage entrepreneurship through detailed rankings and research on wealth. The Hurun Rich List, his flagship publication, profiles affluent entrepreneurs primarily in China, India, and worldwide markets. Additionally, Hurun produces the Start-up series, which evaluates leading global startups and their founders.

The Start-up series features awards such as Hurun Under30s, Under35s, and Under40s that honor outstanding entrepreneurs by age group. It also includes classifications like Hurun Cheetahs—startups projected to achieve unicorn status within five years—and Hurun Gazelles—companies anticipated to reach unicorn valuation within three years. The series culminates with the Hurun Global Unicorn Index, cataloging privately held startups from the 2000s valued over US$1 billion.

Hurun India

Established in 2012 by Anas Rahman Junaid after connecting with Rupert Hoogewerf at Oxford, Hurun India was created to expand Hurun’s influence into the Indian market. Since its inception, it has forged significant collaborations, including a partnership with GROHE for the 'Builders of Tomorrow' program, strengthening its presence within India’s luxury and corporate sectors.

Additional initiatives

Beyond wealth rankings, Hurun compiles specialized lists such as the Hurun Highschools List that identifies premier independent international high schools; the Hurun Philanthropy List showcasing prominent donors; and the Hurun Art List ranking the most successful living artists globally. These endeavors extend Hurun’s reach into education, philanthropy, and the art industry.

Awards

Rupert Hoogewerf has been recognized for his dedication to fostering transparent and ethical wealth creation. In November 2018, he was appointed Professor of Practice at Durham University Business School in honor of his impactful work advancing entrepreneurship in both China and India.

Personal life

Hoogewerf lives in Oxford, UK with his wife and their three children.