Billionaire Profile
Shu Ping
Global Rank
#1631

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Shu Ping

CEO, Restaurants
SINGAPORE
Real-Time Net Worth
$2.523B
Estimated based on Restaurants stock value as of March 7, 2026
+1.48% (24h)
Age
0
Source
Restaurants
Industry
Food & Beverage
Citizenship
SINGAPORE

Biography

Shu Ping is a Singaporean billionaire and co-founder of the renowned hot pot chain, Haidilao International Holding. Her source of wealth stems from the food and beverage industry, specifically the restaurant sector. Along with her husband, Zhang Yong, she established the first Haidilao restaurant in 1994. Haidilao is celebrated for its spicy dishes and exceptional customer service. In 2023, she became the chairman of Super Hi, the overseas business spun off from Haidilao. As of 2025, Shu Ping's net worth is estimated at $7.8 billion, positioning her among the top billionaires in Singapore.

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Wealth Over Time

In-Depth Profile

Early Life

Shu Ping, born in China, is a co-founder of Haidilao International Holding, a global hot pot restaurant chain. She was born in 1970. In 1994, she and three friends, including her husband, Zhang Yong, started their first restaurant with personal savings.

Rise to Success

Haidilao's success is attributed to its unique customer service, attentive service and free manicures while customers wait. This has led to rapid expansion, with nearly 1,400 restaurants in Greater China. Shu Ping became chairman of Super Hi, Haidilao's overseas business, in 2023. Super Hi went public in Hong Kong in 2022 and had a dual listing on Nasdaq in 2024.

Key Business Strategies

Haidilao's business strategy focuses on exceptional customer service and high-quality food. The company's focus on innovation, and offering complimentary services such as manicures, has driven customer loyalty and rapid expansion. It is also known for its spicy dishes.

Philanthropy

While specific philanthropic endeavors are not available, Shu Ping, along with her husband, is committed to the mission of creating happy hot pot time and spreading healthy hot pot culture to foodies all over the world through selected products and innovative services.

Career Milestones

1994

Co-founded Haidilao

Established the first Haidilao hot pot restaurant in Jianyang, Sichuan, China, alongside her husband Zhang Yong.

2022

Super Hi IPO

Haidilao's overseas business, Super Hi, went public in Hong Kong.

2023

Chairman of Super Hi

Became the chairman of Super Hi International, Haidilao's overseas business.

Philanthropy & Social Impact

Food & Beverage

Committed to creating happy hot pot time and spreading healthy hot pot culture

Undisclosed

Committed to the mission of creating happy hot pot time and spreading healthy hot pot culture to foodies all over the world through selected products and innovative services.

Business Philosophy & Leadership

Notable Quotes

"No notable quotes available."

Leadership Principles

Focus on Customer Experience

Prioritizing customer experience by providing innovative and pleasant services.

Integrity in Business

Adhering to integrity in business to provide thoughtful services and healthier, safer, and better food.

Controversies & Challenges

Unknown

No known controversies.

No known controversies associated with Shu Ping.