Early Life
Chen Bang was born in 1965 in Changsha, China, into a military family. At 17, he was rejected from the army due to color blindness, which did not deter his ambitions. He later pursued a Master of Business Administration from Hunan University.
Rise to Success
Chen Bang's entrepreneurial journey began after working at a state-owned enterprise. He achieved billionaire status at 27 but lost his wealth in the Chinese property bubble. Undeterred, he ventured into the healthcare industry, founding Aier Private Eye Hospital in 2001. Aier Eye Hospital Group expanded to become the largest ophthalmology chain in China and the world.
Key Business Strategies
Key strategies included integrating new technologies and practices, research and development, and international expansion through acquisitions like Clinica Baviera SA in Europe. Aier Eye Hospital Group is known for providing high-quality eye care with modern equipment and a patient-centered approach. The group has also been listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange since 2009, which provided the capital to scale operations and attract investments.
Philanthropy
Chen Bang and Aier Eye Hospital Group have launched numerous initiatives to provide free or subsidized eye care to underserved communities. His focus on healthcare as a basic human right reflects his dedication to improving medical access across socio-economic lines.
