Ye Chenghai (born 15 August 1943) is a Chinese businessman and former politician, best known as the founder and former chairman of Shenzhen Salubris Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. .[1] He is a Hakka born in Meizhou, Guangdong. He served as Vice Mayor of Shenzhen before quitting politics and entering business.[2]
As of May 2015, his net worth is estimated at US$4.2 billion.[3]
Early life and political career
Ye was born in Meixian (now Meixian District of Meizhou), Guangdong, and studied international politics at Renmin University of China.[4] After graduating in 1968, he was assigned to Bao'an County (the predecessor of Shenzhen) and later held positions in Shenzhen, including serving as a member of the municipal party standing committee, party secretary of Luohu District, and vice mayor of Shenzhen.[4]