Chaleo Yoovidhya
Chaleo Yoovidhya | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1932 |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Children | 5 |
Chaleo Yoovidhya (Template:Lang-th) (born circa 1932) is a Thai businessperson and is listed as the richest person in Thailand, with an estimated net worth of $4 billion. He owns 49% of Red Bull, his son owns 2%. The remaining 49% is owned by Dietrich Mateschitz who launched the product worldwide through his own marketing talent. Dietrich Mateschitz joined forces with Yoovidhya in 1982. Yoovidhya provided the formula and Mateschitz showed it to the world and both have become Billionaires as a result. Red Bull still has the largest share (over 70%) in the energy drinks market and continues to grow as a result of Mateschitz's extraordinary marketing ability. energy drink.[1]
Yoovidhya also owns TC Pharmaceuticals, a manufacturer of energy drinks in Thailand, and is part owner of Piyavate Hospital, a private hospital in Thailand.[2][3]
References
- ^ "Red Bull Owner is Thailand's Richest". Bangkok Post. September 25, 2009. Retrieved 2009-10-29.
- ^ "The Worlds' Billionaires #279 Chaleo Yoovidya". Forbes Business Asia. 2007-10-07. Retrieved 2009-10-29. [dead link]
- ^ Kittikanya, Charoen (July 11, 2003). "Thai Hospital to Lift Capital, Look for Partner". Bangkok Post. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News. Retrieved 16 January 2010.