Portrait of Ye Guofu

Rank #2431

Ye Guofu

Net worth $1.7B

Retail · China

Born
Jan 01, 1978
Age
48
Source
Retail
Residence
Guangzhou, Guangdong
Citizenship
China
Marital status
Children
0
Education
Associate in Arts/Science, Zhongnan University of Economics and Law

Net worth over time

Biography

  • Ye Guofu is the founder and CEO of budget retail chain Miniso, known for its value-for-money goods such as $1.5 mascara and $6 headphones.
  • The company went public on the New York Stock Exchange in October 2020.
  • Once branded as Japan-inspired, Miniso apologized in 2022 for its marketing strategy amid consumer backlash at home. It has has since removed Japanese elements from its store and logo designs.
  • Banking on a franchise-heavy model for expansion, the company now has over 5,000 Miniso shops, including more than 2,000 overseas.
  • Ye holds a degree from Zhongnan University of Economics and Law.

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