Zhou Chengjian
Zhou Chengjian | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1966 Qingtian County, Lishui, Zhejiang Province, China |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Known for | Founder and President of Metersbonwe Group |
Zhou Chengjian (, born in 1966) is an entrepreneur from China.
Biography
Originating from Qingtian County in Lishui, Zhejiang Province, Zhou initially worked as a tailor before establishing his own enterprise at the age of 20 in 1986. He completed an Executive MBA program at Zhejiang University located in Hangzhou. During the 1990s, Zhou started Metersbonwe Group in Wenzhou with a loan of 200,000 yuan (approximately US$24,691). Since then, Metersbonwe has developed into the leading casualwear retail brand within China. Zhou holds the position of President at the company.
In 2016, Zhou was reported missing for a short period amid news about several Chinese businessmen disappearing; however, he soon resumed his professional duties.
Wealth & philanthropy
According to the Hurun Report in 2008, Zhou and his family’s net worth was estimated at US$1.9 billion. His daughter possesses a major stake in Metersbonwe Group.
By 2014, Zhou was placed at number 892 on the Hurun Global Rich List with a fortune valued at US$1.9 billion, demonstrating significant financial growth despite the worldwide recession affecting many billionaires.
In 2005, Zhou ranked 36th on Hurun’s China Philanthropy List due to his generous contributions toward educational initiatives in his region. The Hurun Report also highlighted his swift advancement within Shanghai’s wealth rankings toward the end of 2008.