Zhang Shiping | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 November 1946 China |
| 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.