Early Life and Education
Roger Wang was born in China in 1948 or 1949 and later moved to Taiwan with his family. In 1970, he immigrated to the United States. He graduated from Chinese Culture University with a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) and earned a Master of Business Administration from Southeastern Louisiana University in 1973.
Rise to Success
Wang's career took a significant turn in 1992 when he returned to China and founded the Golden Eagle International Group in Nanjing. This marked the beginning of his venture into real estate and retail in China. The company quickly grew, starting with the construction of a major office tower and department store.
Key Business Strategies
A key strategy was to expand into department stores, establishing the Golden Eagle Retail Group in 1995. The group's IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 2006, under the ticker 3308, enabled further growth and expansion across China. Golden Eagle International Group diversified into various sectors, including real estate development and automotive services. Roger Wang stepped down as CEO of Golden Eagle Retail Group in August 2022, while retaining the Chairman role of the parent company.
Philanthropy
Roger Wang is known to be a very active philanthropist and regularly gives money to initiatives and non-profit groups. He established the Golden Eagle International Charity Foundation and has donated over $10 million to charitable causes in the United States and China.
