Michael Ying

Michael Ying (#1783)

Global Rank #1783

Country Rank #44

Country Hong Kong

Michael Ying is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

$ 2 B
Retail
Hong Kong
M
76 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #1,783

Country Rank #44

Net Worth $2.3B

Previous Worth $2.3B

Worth Change +$0.0B

Country Hong Kong

Industry Retail

Age 76 Years

Gender M

Worth As Of May 4, 2026

Residence Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Citizenship Hong Kong

World Billionaires List Hong Kong Billionaires Retail

Profile Data

Personal Stats

Age 76

Source Of Wealth Retail, Self Made

Residence Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Citizenship Hong Kong

Marital Status Married

Children 3

Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth

Previous Net Worth $2.3B

Current Net Worth $2.3B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

Michael Ying is the former chairman of Hong Kong-listed fashion retailer Esprit. He has kept a low profile and sold most of his stake in the company after stepping down in 2006. In 2017 Ying transferred the rest of his Esprit shares to his daughters, who then sold all in 2021. Ying joined Esprit in the 1970s and played a key role in building it into a global brand.

Achievements

Forbes List Highlights

A snapshot of the list placements and rankings connected to Michael Ying.

#1755

Billionaires (2026)

#38

Hong Kong's 50 Richest (2026)

Insights

Did You Know?

Ying's Yan Ai Foundation has been supporting education and health care for poor children on the mainland.

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Michael Ying's net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

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Period Change Worth Movement

Current Net Worth: $2.3B (May 4, 2026)