Zhang Shiping | |
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张士平 | |
Born | China | 25 November 1946
Died | 23 May 2019 | (aged 72)
Education | Anhui University of Finance and Economics |
Occupation(s) | CEO, China Hongqiao Group |
Known for | Founder, Weiqiao Textile |
Spouse | married |
Children | 3 |
Zhang Shiping (25 November 1946 – 23 May 2019)[1] was a Chinese entrepreneur. He oversaw the rise of China Hongqiao Group to become the world's biggest aluminum producer[2] and was dubbed China's "Aluminum King".[1] On May 23, 2019, Zhang died of an unspecified illness according to the official announcement of his hometown Zouping county in Shandong province.[1]
He was succeeded by his son, Zhang Bo, who has been chief executive of Hongqiao since January 2011 and remains in that role after being elected chairman.