Pang Weiren
Pong Wai-yan, is a Hong Kong businessman and former Chairman of Fung Yuen Industrial International (the predecessor of Sun International Resources Limited). He currently serves as Executive Director of Sony Music Entertainment (Hong Kong) and Sony Pictures Entertainment (International) China Hong Kong Limited.
Pong Wai-yan studied at Tang King Po School in Hong Kong until Form 3 before going abroad for further studies. He later graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce from Columbia University in Canada. At the age of 20, he obtained the Canadian distribution rights for Japanese stationery brand Tombow. In 2010, he invested HK$1 billion in Asia's major entertainment company Gold Typhoon and became a director and shareholder. In 2014, he joined Sony Music Entertainment (Hong Kong) Limited alongside Gordon Chan as Chief Executive Officer. His current estimated net worth is around HK$2.5 billion.
Rumors
Pong Wai-yan was once rumored to be romantically linked with actress Michelle Lee, though it was never confirmed.
Investment in Gold Typhoon
In February 2010, Gold Typhoon Entertainment Limited held a press conference announcing a partnership with Pacific Capital Investment Asia Limited, chaired by Pong Wai-yan. Pong pledged to invest HK$500 million to HK$1 billion in Gold Typhoon. Attendees at the press event included Gold Typhoon Chairman Norman Cheng, Vice Chairman Paco Wong, Hong Kong CEO Gary Chan, and Pong Wai-yan. Artists from mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan under Gold Typhoon also attended, including Elva Hsiao, Show Lo, Bibi Zhou, Cyndi Wang, Jing Chang, Ronald Cheng, Mark Lui, Justin Lo, Siu Fay, and RubberBand.
Joined Sony Music Entertainment (Hong Kong) as CEO and Chairman
In April 2014, Pong joined Sony Music Entertainment (Hong Kong) Limited in partnership with Gordon Chan, and also became CEO and Chairman of Sony Pictures Entertainment (International) (China Hong Kong). Artists under the Hong Kong label include Jason Chan, Mischa Ip, Cath Wong, Ellen Loo, and Jill Vidal.
See also
- Gold Typhoon
- Sony Music Entertainment (Hong Kong)
- Sony Pictures Entertainment