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== Education ==
== Education ==
In 1973, Wang earned a [[Master of Business Administration|MBA]] degree from [[Southeastern Louisiana University]]. <ref name="southeastern_wang"/>
In 1973, Wang earned a [[Master of Business Administration|MBA]] degree from [[Southeastern Louisiana University]].<ref name="southeastern_wang"/>


==Career==
==Career==
Wang returned to China in 1992 and founded the Golden Eagle International Group in [[Nanjing]], starting by building a tower and opening a department store.<ref name="la times">{{cite news|url=http://articles.latimes.com/2008/apr/20/business/fi-sunprofile20|title=U.S.-honed skills paying off in China|work=Los Angeles Times|accessdate=1 June 2011|first=Don|last=Lee|date=20 April 2008}}</ref> The company became a conglomerate specializing in many things ranging from [[real estate development]] and automotive maintenance. He founded the Golden Eagle Retail Group in 1995<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/companies/golden-eagle-retail-group/|title=Golden Eagle Retail Group|accessdate=15 July 2015}}</ref> to operate department stores within China, particularly [[Jiangsu province]];<ref name="bio">{{cite web|url=http://www.committee100.org/aboutus/member_bio.php?member_id=94|title=H. Roger Wang|accessdate=1 June 2011}}</ref> the retail Group became public on the [[Hong Kong Stock Exchange]] in 2006,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2006/06/15/business/15sbiz.html|title=Building a Business Empire in China |work=New York Times|accessdate=1 June 2011|first=James|last=Flanigan|date=15 June 2006}}</ref> ticker 3308, with Wang as the main shareholder.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bornrich.com/roger-wang.html|title=Roger Wang|accessdate=15 July 2015}}</ref>
Wang returned to China in 1992 and founded the Golden Eagle International Group in [[Nanjing]], starting by building a tower and opening a department store.<ref name="la times">{{cite news|url=http://articles.latimes.com/2008/apr/20/business/fi-sunprofile20|title=U.S.-honed skills paying off in China|work=Los Angeles Times|accessdate=1 June 2011|first=Don|last=Lee|date=20 April 2008}}</ref> The company became a conglomerate specializing in many things ranging from [[real estate development]] and automotive maintenance. He founded the Golden Eagle Retail Group in 1995<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/companies/golden-eagle-retail-group/|title=Golden Eagle Retail Group|accessdate=15 July 2015}}</ref> to operate department stores within China, particularly [[Jiangsu province]];<ref name="bio">{{cite web|url=http://www.committee100.org/aboutus/member_bio.php?member_id=94|title=H. Roger Wang|accessdate=1 June 2011}}</ref> the retail Group became public on the [[Hong Kong Stock Exchange]] in 2006,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2006/06/15/business/15sbiz.html|title=Building a Business Empire in China |work=New York Times|accessdate=1 June 2011|first=James|last=Flanigan|date=15 June 2006}}</ref> ticker 3308, with Wang as the main shareholder.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bornrich.com/roger-wang.html|title=Roger Wang|accessdate=15 July 2015}}</ref>


He was featured in Forbes' ''List of billionaires (2007)'' and ''The [[Forbes]] 400 Richest Americans.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/profile/roger-wang|title=Roger Wang|work=Forbes|accessdate=1 June 2011}}</ref>
He was featured in Forbes' ''List of billionaires (2007)'' and ''The [[Forbes]] 400 Richest Americans.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/profile/roger-wang|title=Roger Wang|work=Forbes|accessdate=1 June 2011}}</ref>
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As of August 2016, Wang is the chairman of Golden Eagle. He is the former CEO, and Su Kai has been CEO since August 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.geretail.com/aboutus/directors.php|title=Golden Eagle Retail Group Limited|website=www.geretail.com}}</ref>
As of August 2016, Wang is the chairman of Golden Eagle. He is the former CEO, and Su Kai has been CEO since August 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.geretail.com/aboutus/directors.php|title=Golden Eagle Retail Group Limited|website=www.geretail.com}}</ref>


He is one of the Executive Board Members of The U.S. – China Policy Foundation. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://uscpf.org/v3/rogerwang_bio/|title=The U.S. – China Policy Foundation|website=uscpf.org}}</ref>
He is one of the Executive Board Members of The U.S. – China Policy Foundation.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://uscpf.org/v3/rogerwang_bio/|title=The U.S. – China Policy Foundation|website=uscpf.org}}</ref>


==Philanthropy==
==Philanthropy==
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In 1970, Wang immigrated from Taiwan to United States. In 1978, Wang was naturalized as a United States citizen.<ref name="southeastern_wang"/>
In 1970, Wang immigrated from Taiwan to United States. In 1978, Wang was naturalized as a United States citizen.<ref name="southeastern_wang"/>


Wang's wife is Vivine Wang. They have two daughters, Janice and [[Dorothy Wang]]. He splits his time between China and [[Beverly Hills, California]].<ref name="bio" /> <ref name="la times" />
Wang's wife is Vivine Wang. They have two daughters, Janice and [[Dorothy Wang]]. He splits his time between China and [[Beverly Hills, California]].<ref name="bio" /><ref name="la times" />


==References==
==References==
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Revision as of 03:43, 28 July 2022

For the Malaysian composer and acoustic guitarist, see Roger Wang (guitarist).
Roger Wang
Born1948 or 1949 (age 75–76)[1]
China
NationalityChinese/Taiwanese-American
Other namesH. Roger Wang
Occupation(s)Businessman, philanthropist
SpouseVivine Wang
Children2
RelativesDorothy Wang (daughter)
Roger Wang
Traditional Chinese王恆
Simplified Chinese王恒
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinWáng Héng

Roger Wang (born 1948/49) is a Chinese-American businessman.[2] He is the chairman and former chief executive officer (CEO) of the Golden Eagle International Group.

Early life

In 1948, Wang was born in mainland China.

Education

In 1973, Wang earned a MBA degree from Southeastern Louisiana University.[3]

Career

Wang returned to China in 1992 and founded the Golden Eagle International Group in Nanjing, starting by building a tower and opening a department store.[4] The company became a conglomerate specializing in many things ranging from real estate development and automotive maintenance. He founded the Golden Eagle Retail Group in 1995[5] to operate department stores within China, particularly Jiangsu province;[6] the retail Group became public on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2006,[7] ticker 3308, with Wang as the main shareholder.[8]

He was featured in Forbes' List of billionaires (2007) and The Forbes 400 Richest Americans.[9]

As of August 2016, Wang is the chairman of Golden Eagle. He is the former CEO, and Su Kai has been CEO since August 2014.[10]

He is one of the Executive Board Members of The U.S. – China Policy Foundation.[11]

Philanthropy

Wang made a large charitable contribution to The Huntington Library in San Marino, California.[12]

Awards

Personal life

In 1970, Wang immigrated from Taiwan to United States. In 1978, Wang was naturalized as a United States citizen.[3]

Wang's wife is Vivine Wang. They have two daughters, Janice and Dorothy Wang. He splits his time between China and Beverly Hills, California.[6][4]

References

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference Forbes was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Zeveloff, Julie. "The Billionaire Foreigners Who Made Their Fortunes In China". Business Insider.
  3. ^ a b c "Wang recognized as 2009 Southeastern Alumnus of the Year". southeastern.edu. Retrieved August 3, 2020.
  4. ^ a b Lee, Don (20 April 2008). "U.S.-honed skills paying off in China". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 1 June 2011.
  5. ^ "Golden Eagle Retail Group". Retrieved 15 July 2015.
  6. ^ a b "H. Roger Wang". Retrieved 1 June 2011.
  7. ^ Flanigan, James (15 June 2006). "Building a Business Empire in China". New York Times. Retrieved 1 June 2011.
  8. ^ "Roger Wang". Retrieved 15 July 2015.
  9. ^ "Roger Wang". Forbes. Retrieved 1 June 2011.
  10. ^ "Golden Eagle Retail Group Limited". www.geretail.com.
  11. ^ "The U.S. – China Policy Foundation". uscpf.org.
  12. ^ "Philanthropic Support for the Chinese Garden". Huntington Library. Archived from the original on 5 February 2011. Retrieved 1 June 2011.
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