Zuo Hui
 | This biographical article is written like a résumé. (August 2021) |
Zuo Hui | |
|---|---|
| Born | Zuo Hui 1971 |
| Died | May 20, 2021 (aged 50) |
| Alma mater | Beijing University of Chemical Technology Peking University |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur |
| Known for | Founder and Chairman of KE Holdings |
Zuo Hui (January 1971 – May 20, 2021) was a Chinese entrepreneur, real estate tycoon and founder of KE Holdings.[1][2][3]
Early life and education
[edit | edit source]In 1992, Zuo earned a degree in computer science from Beijing University of Chemical Technology.[3]
In 2008, he earned a Master of Business Administration from Peking University.[4]
Career
[edit | edit source]After graduating, Zuo worked in a series of sales jobs in insurance and other industries.[3]
In 2001, he founded Beijing Lianjia, a Chinese real-estate brokerage company.[5]
In 2010, Zuo started Yiju Taihe, which offered property-related financial services.[3]
In 2018, Zuo founded Beike, an online brokerage platform.[1] In the same year, Zuo created KE Holdings, an umbrella company into which he put Lianjia, Yiju Taihe and Beike.[3]
In 2020, KE Holdings raised $2.12 billion from its IPO on the New York Stock Exchange, valuing the company at just under $40 billion.[6][7]
Net worth
[edit | edit source]In April 2021, Forbes estimated Zuo's net worth to be $15.5 billion.[1]
Death
[edit | edit source]Zuo died on May 20, 2021, at 50 years old as a result of an unspecified illness. Beike named CEO Peng Yongdong as the new chairman following his death.[8][9]
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