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John Robinson Lim Gokongwei Jr. (traditional Chinese: 吳奕輝; simplified Chinese: 吴奕辉; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Gô͘ E̍k-hui; pinyin: Wú Yìhuī; 11 August 1926 – 9 November 2019) was a Filipino banker, businessman, investor, and philanthropist.
Aug 1, 2022 · John Gokongwei Jr., fondly called “Big John,” passed away in 2019, but his legacy and business lessons continue to inspire other entrepreneurs. Image by JG Summit. The Filipino tycoon is most known for being the founder and former chairman of JG Summit, one of the country’s largest conglomerates.
Nov 9, 2020 · John Gokongwei Jr. was one of the richest businessmen in the Philippines. The Filipino entrepreneur and industrailist founded JG Summit Holdings Inc., one of the country's biggest and most highly diversified business conglomerates in the country today.
Nov 10, 2019 · John Gokongwei, who rose from a bicycle trader to a billionaire with interests in food, retail, airline and property, passed away on Nov 9. He was the third-richest Filipino and a pioneer of the Filipino-Chinese business community.
Nov 9, 2019 · Learn about the life and legacy of John Gokongwei, Jr., the visionary entrepreneur who built a diversified business empire in the Philippines and beyond. Read his speeches, media features, and tributes from his loved ones and colleagues.
Nov 10, 2019 · MANILA -- John Gokongwei Jr., the Filipino businessman who built an empire centered on consumer products, with operations spanning Southeast Asia, China, Australia and New Zealand, died late...
Nov 15, 2019 · The founder and chairman emeritus of JG Summit, a Philippine conglomerate with diverse businesses and philanthropic endeavors, passed away in 2019 at 93. His son Lance Gokongwei shared a moving tribute to his father's frugality, passion, and legacy in a farewell speech.
