Age, Biography and Wiki
Birth Year | 1973 |
Birth Place | Beijing, China, China |
Age | 50 YEARS OLD |
Residence | Beijing, China |
Other names | YT Jia |
Occupation | Businessman, entrepreneur |
Known for | Founder, Le.com and LeEco |
Board member of | LeEco (managing director) LeEco(managing director) |
Spouse(s) | Gan Wei |
Relatives | Jia Yuefang (sister) Jia Yuemin (brother) Zhang Rong (sister-in-law) Jia Yuefang(sister)Jia Yuemin(brother)Zhang Rong(sister-in-law) |
Simplified Chinese | 贾跃亭 |
Traditional Chinese | 賈躍亭 |
TranscriptionsStandard MandarinHanyu Pinyin | Transcriptions Standard Mandarin Hanyu Pinyin Jiǎ Yuètíng Jiǎ Yuètíng |
Hanyu Pinyin | Jiǎ Yuètíng |
Net worth: $3.8 Billion (2024)
Jia Yueting, hailed as a prominent figure in the field of technology in China, is projected to possess a staggering net worth of $3.8 billion by the year 2024. Renowned for his entrepreneurial ventures and innovative approach, Jia Yueting has been instrumental in shaping the technology landscape of his country. With his successes accumulating over time, his tremendous wealth stands as a testament to his remarkable achievements and contributions to the field. As an influential pioneer in the technology industry, Jia Yueting continues to make significant strides in revolutionizing the sector, leaving an indelible mark on China's technological advancements.
Biography/Timeline
Jia Yueting was born in Xiangfen County, Linfen, Shanxi province, China in 1973.
He was the owner of former Singapore-listed company Sinotel Technologies. Before the privatization of the company, Jia Yueting owned 26% shares (113,606,856 number of shares) at 31 December 2014. Sinotel Technologies was the parent company of Xbell Union Communication and second-tier subsidiaries Shanxi Xbell Communication (Chinese: 山西西贝尔通信科技). A subsidiary, Xbell Investment, was sold by Sinotel Technologies to LeEco (Leshi Holdings (Beijing)), another company owned by Jia Yueting.
Jia also founded Le.com and later LeEco (Leshi Holding Beijing). In 2015 he purchased Coolpad Group from Guo Deying, via Lele Holding and intermediate holding company LeEco Global.
Jia is a co-founder of Faraday Future and majority shareholder. At the end of 2017, he became CEO of the company, moving to California to perform his duties.