Rupert Hoogewerf
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Rupert Hoogewerf (born 1970), also known by his Chinese name Hu Run (Chinese: 胡润; pinyin: Hú Rùn), is a Luxembourger businessman, currently the chairman and chief researcher of Hurun Report, best known for the "Hurun Rich List," a ranking of the wealthiest individuals in China.[1]
Early life
Hoogewerf was born in 1970 in Luxembourg, son of Francis and Angela Hoogewerf. He graduated with a BA in Chinese and Japanese at Durham University (St Cuthbert's Society) in 1993.[2] Before that, he was at Eton College[3] and St Ronan's School.[4]
Career
Accountant
After university, Hoogewerf, as a qualified chartered accountant, worked for seven years at Arthur Andersen in London and Shanghai.
Hurun Report
Shortly, after arriving in China, in 1999, Hoogewerf launched the Hurun Report.[5]
On account of the Hurun Report, he was considered to be influential in Chinese business perceptives.[6]
Hurun India
Hoogewerflaunched Hurun India in 2012, with Anas Rahman Junaid as CEO. They'd through Oxford University.[7]
In 2022, Hoogewerf announced he would be sharing 10% of the profits from his personal startup investments with long-term employees. [8]
Other works
He's founded Hurun Global Unicorns,[9] a ranking of the world’s most valuable privately-held businesses set up after 2000;[10] Hurun China 500 Private Companies, a ranking of the most valuable non state-owned companies in China;[11] and Hurun Art List, a ranking of the world’s best-selling artists, based on the sales of their works at public auction.[12]
Awards
Hoogewerf, in September 2009, was presented with the Shanghai Magnolia Award,[citation needed] named after the city's official flower.[13]
Durham University Business School in November 2018 bestowed upon Hoogewerf the honorary title of Professor in Practice.[14][dead link]
Personal life
Hoogewerf is married and lives with his wife and three children in Shanghai, China, and Oxford, UK.[citation needed]
References
- ^ "Hurun Report". Retrieved 17 June 2020.
- ^ "Durham First issue 30". Issuu. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
- ^ "Fascinating fortunes: Our rich list obsession". BBC News. 23 July 2011.
- ^ "The Ronian Issue 60 Summer 2015". Issuu.com. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
- ^ "Xi Jinping's China: why entrepreneurs feel like second-class citizens". ft.com. 13 May 2019. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
When Hurun published its first ranking of China's wealthiest people in 1999, it found just 50 with assets above $6m. The list now features nearly 2,000 individuals worth more than $300m — the tip of China's sprawling private sector.
- ^ "Rupert Hoogewerf joins School as a Professor in Practice". dur.ac.uk/. 5 November 2018. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
- ^ "When India hits GDP of $9 trillion in next 10 years, Indian billionaires count will be at more than 500: Anas Rahman Junaid". thehindubusinessline.com. 27 March 2018. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
Fast forward, around 12 years later
- ^ "Hurun India founder to share 10% of all exit profits with employees". fortuneindia.com. 9 March 2022. Retrieved 28 October 2022.
- ^ "China's conveyor belt of 'unicorns' is slowing down". ft.com. 27 March 2020. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
- ^ "Private companies have put down strong roots in China". economist.com/. 30 April 2020. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
- ^ "These Are the Super-Rich People Shaping China". fortune.com/. 5 March 2016. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
- ^ "Anish Kapoor tops 2020 Hurun India Art List; his artworks' auction valuation worth Rs 44.39 cr". indiatimes.com. 29 March 2020. Retrieved 19 June 2020.
- ^ Wolford, Ben (3 November 2011). "White magnolia flowers bloom in Jiading as spring arrives". SChina Daily. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ "Hoogewerf joins School".[dead link]
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