Wang Ning
Chinese businessman (born 1987)
Wang Ning (Chinese: 王宁, born 1987) is a Chinese businessman. He is the CEO of Pop Mart, a Chinese toy company he founded in 2010.2
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Born Jan 1, 1987.1
About
As of February 2026, Wang has an estimated net worth of US$19.6 billion, according to Forbes.
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Companies
Early life and education
Wang was born in 1987 in Huojia County, Henan, China. His parents ran a small commerce business.
He was graduated from Sias University in 2009 with an undergraduate degree in advertising.
Wang earned an MBA from Peking University's Guanghua School of Management in 2017.
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Career
Occupation: président-directeur général, business executive.4
After graduating in 2009, Wang worked a year at Sina Corporation.
Taking inspiration from Gashapon vending machines in Japan, Wang founded Pop Mart in 2010 as a variety store in Zhongguancun, Beijing. Over the years, he began to develop toy lines in partnership with artists, including the Hong Kong-based Kenny Wong.
In December 2020, Pop Mart went public on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
As of December 31, 2024, Wang held approximately 48.73% of Pop Mart’s issued shares through controlled corporations and a trust.
Pop Mart gained widespread attention in 2023 with the popularity of the Labubu toy line, which has since been endorsed by several celebrities, including Blackpink's Lisa. As a result, Wang became China's 10th richest individual in June 2025.
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Personal life
- CitizenshipPeople's Republic of China5
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- 6WikidataPop Mart, Founder