2017’s Richest Person and How They Made Their Money: REVEALED!
June 1, 2017
21. Wang Jianlin, 62 – Net Worth: $31.6 billion
Sitting just outside the top 20 richest people in the world, Wang Jianlin is an incredibly diverse billionaire. After serving in the Chinese military for 16 years, Jianlin now oversees hundreds of companies in industries from superyachts to soccer clubs.
Jianlin has rocketed up the rich-list in recent years due to two of his largest companies securing their IPOs in 2015. He is open in his strategy, vocally targeting the culture industry for his future ventures. He also has a huge presence in Hollywood, after purchasing the creators or Jurassic Park for over $3.5 billion in cash.