Who is Xie Qirun, millennial chair of China’s billion-dollar pharmaceutical company and artpreneur co-founder of Beijing’s X Museum?
A graduate of Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, she is chairperson of Chinese Biological Pharmaceutical and launched X Museum with renowned collector Michael Xufu Huang
Take 28-year-old Xie Qirun – also known as Theresa Tse – ranked among the 10 richest women in China in 2019. While part of her immense affluence can be attributed to her prestigious family, she also graduated from an Ivy League school and has since proven her abilities in business.
Below, we take a look at the rich heiress’ lifestyle, from her family and education, to her achievements and involvement in the arts.
Her illustrious family history
Xie’s family is not only incredibly wealthy but also has an illustrious history. The Charoen Pokphand Group (CP Group), founded in Thailand in 1921, is one of the world’s biggest multinational conglomerates today, controlling more than 400 companies in over 20 countries.
Xie’s grand-uncle, Dhanin Chearavanont, is senior chairman of the CP Group and was once the richest man in Thailand. In 2017, the Chearavanont family was ranked by Forbes Asia as Asia’s fourth-wealthiest family with a total net worth of US$36.6 billion. Xie’s father’s, Xie Zhengmin, is a multi-billionaire, as is her uncle, Xi Guomin.
She is hardworking and ambitious
In 2015, Xie graduated from the prestigious Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor’s degree in economics. However, she is not satisfied.