Luciano Hang
Luciano Hang | |
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| Born | October 11, 1962 Brusque, Santa Catarina, Brazil |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Known for | Co-founder and principal shareholder of Havan retail chain |
Luciano Hang (; born 11 October 1962) is a Brazilian billionaire entrepreneur, known as the co-founder and principal shareholder of the Havan retail chain. Bloomberg LP identifies him as a staunch advocate of free-market principles and arguably the most fervent supporter of Jair Bolsonaro within Brazil's business sector.
By June 2019, Havan had established 126 outlets in 17 out of Brazil's 26 states, with plans to expand to 145 locations before the end of that year. In addition to his retail ventures, Hang's portfolio includes ownership of hydroelectric power plants, fuel stations, a real estate enterprise, and an investment fund.
2022 Brazilian general election
On 23 August 2022, the Supreme Federal Court authorized search and seizure operations conducted by the Federal Police of Brazil at the properties of several businessmen suspected of backing a possible coup to support Jair Bolsonaro. Among those targeted were Hang, José Koury, and José Isaac Peres. The court also imposed freezes on their bank accounts and social media profiles while limiting access to their financial documents. The involved businessmen denounced these measures as politically motivated persecution and an infringement on freedom of expression.
Personal life
Hang is married to Andrea; together they have three children and live in Brusque, Santa Catarina, Brazil.