John Gokongwei

John Gokongwei
吳奕輝
Born
John Lim Gokongwei, Jr.

(1926-08-11)11 August 1926
Xiamen, Republic of China
Died9 November 2019(2019-11-09) (aged 93)
Manila, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
EducationUniversity of San Carlos
OccupationBusinessman
Known forFounder and Chairman Emeritus of JG Summit Holdings, Inc.[1]
SpouseElizabeth Yu
Children6
Parent(s)John Gokongwei, Sr. (Go Kong Wei)
Juanita Márquez Lim
Websitehttps://www.jgsummit.com.ph/

John Lim Gokongwei Jr. (traditional Chinese: 吳奕輝; simplified Chinese: 吴奕辉; pinyin: Wú Yìhuī; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Gô͘ E̍k-hui; 11 August 1926 – 9 November 2019)[2] was a Filipino billionaire businessman and philanthropist.

He had holdings in telecommunications, financial services, petrochemicals, power generation, aviation, food, beverage, and livestock farming. Gokongwei also owned Universal Robina Corporation, one of the largest manufacturer of snacks in Southeast Asia. He was the chairman of JG Summit Holdings, one of the largest conglomerates in the Philippines.

References

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  1. ↑ "Board of Directors". JG Summit Holdings Inc. Webpage. Archived from the original on 14 June 2018. Retrieved 14 June 2018.
  2. ↑ "John Gokongwei Jr., industry game changer; 93". 10 November 2019.

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