Zaw Win Shein

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Zaw Win Shein (Burmese: ဇော်ဝင်းရှိန်; born 1978) is a Burmese businessperson best known for founding Ayeyar Hinthar Holdings.^[1] He was born and raised in the Ayeyarwady Delta Region; Hinthada Township, which is Myanmar's main rice-producing region. At the age of 16, after his matriculation, Zaw Win Shein worked as an apprentice in his parents' agricultural products and rice export business. His father is U Thann Sein. Zaw Win Shein embarked on his business journey at 19, borrowing a few hundred thousand dollars from his parents to establish Seven Aluminium Company ^[2] in 2006, addressing the scarcity of construction materials and quality aluminum fabrication in Myanmar. In 2007, he initiated Ayeyar Hinthar Trading Co., exporting high-quality rice and agricultural products, and capitalizing on government policy changes.

Ayeyar Hinthar Trading became a leading rice exporter within three years, generating $60-100 million in annual gross revenue. The government's market reforms further boosted his import business, reaching $100-150 million in annual revenue.

Today, Ayeyar Hinthar Trading is a key player in the rice and palm oil trade in Myanmar and the region, known for quality and sustainability. Zaw Win Shein's investments extend to healthcare, with Victoria Hospital ^[3] in 2011, promoting economic development with Pathein Industrial Project in 2012, and supporting farmers and SMEs through Ayeyarwady Farmers Development Bank ^[4] in 2014. With the growth of the Group's business in the various industry sectors, it was timely to undertake a restructuring exercise to consolidate them into a Holdings entity. At the end of year 2014, the holding company, Ayeyar Hinthar Holdings Co. Ltd, was incorporated.

In 2015, Zaw Win Shein partnered with Soil Build Group for the Rose Hill Condominium Project.^[5] His commitment to innovation and international collaboration led to ventures like the Y-Complex ^[6] in 2017 and the Shweli 3 Hydropower Project ^[7] in 2018. In 2019, Ayeyarwaddy International Industrial Port Co. Ltd. was established to facilitate the export of agricultural products.

Zaw Win Shein's contributions earned Ayeyar Hinthar Group recognition as a top taxpayer ^[8] showcasing his impact on Myanmar's economic landscape since 2006.