- Category:
- Richest Business › Richest Billionaires
- Net Worth:
- $11 Billion
- Birthdate:
- Jun 23, 1968 (56 years old)
- Birthplace:
- Yongsan, Seoul, South Korea
- Profession:
- Chairman of Samsung
What is Jay Y. Lee's Net Worth?
Jay Y. Lee, also known as Lee Jae Yong, is a South Korean billionaire who has a net worth of $11 billion. Lee Jae Yong is the grandson of Samsung founder Lee Byung-chull, as well as the oldest child of current chairman Lee Kun-hee.
Lee Jae Yong was born in Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea in June 1968. He graduated from Seoul National University, Keio University, and Harvard Business School. Lee Jae Yong is considered to be his father's successor and serves as the de facto head of Samsung. He has been called the Crown Prince of Samsung and speaks English, Korean, and Japanese. He is one of the wealthiest people in South Korea and was listed as the most powerful Korean by Forbes Magazine in 2014. Lee Jae Yong is rarely seen in public and is known for his cold and quiet demeanor. Samsung posted a revenue of $208.5 billion in 2018.
He has been called the Crown Prince of Samsung and speaks English, Korean, and Japanese. He is one of the wealthiest people in South Korea and was listed as the most powerful Korean by Forbes Magazine in 2014. Lee Jae Yong is rarely seen in public and is known for his cold and quiet demeanor.