Henry Sy

This is a Chinese name; the family name is Sy.
Henry Sy
施至成
Sy in 2017
Born
Shi Zhicheng (Sy Chi Sieng)

(1924-10-15)October 15, 1924
Xiamen, Fujian, Republic of China
DiedJanuary 19, 2019(2019-01-19) (aged 94)
Manila, Philippines
EducationFar Eastern University
Occupations
  • Business magnate
  • investor
  • philanthropist
Known forFounder of SM Investments
SpouseFelicidad Tan-Sy
Children6 (inc. Teresita Sy-Coson)

Henry Tan Chi Sieng Sy Sr. (Chinese: 施至成; pinyin: Shī Zhìchéng; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Si Chì-sêng; October 15, 1924 – January 19, 2019) was a Chinese-Filipino businessman and philanthropist. He was known as the "father of modern Philippine retail". He developed ShoeMart into SM Investments, one of the largest malls in the Philippines. He also founded BDO Unibank and real estate.

For eleven straight years until his death, Sy was named by Forbes as the richest person in the Philippines. He died on January 19, 2019 from a heart attack, aged 94. His estimated net worth amounted to US$19 billion, which made him the 53rd richest person in the world.

References

  1. ↑ "Board of Directors". SM Investments Corporation webpage. Archived from the original on 15 June 2018. Retrieved 15 June 2018.
  2. ↑ 王艳芳. "Top 10 richest Chinese in the world - China.org.cn". www.china.org.cn. Retrieved 7 September 2018.
  3. 1 2 3 Gutierrez, Jason (2019-01-20). "Henry Sy, 94, Dies; Philippines' Richest Man and a Shopping Mall Tycoon". The New York Times. Retrieved 2019-01-21.
  4. 1 2 Olsen, Robert (January 19, 2019). "Philippines' Richest Man, Henry Sy, Dies At 94". Forbes. Retrieved 2019-01-21.