The net worth of Lee Jay-Hyun, a South Korean entrepreneur, is $1.8 billion.
Lee Jay-Hyun, the grandson of Samsung’s late founder Lee Byung-Chul, is a key figure in the CJ Group, a South Korean conglomerate that began as the country’s largest food processor in 1997, before venturing into entertainment, pharmaceuticals, home shopping, and logistics.
Lee Jay-Hyun, who graduated from Korea University, is currently the chairman of the CJ Group, along with Sohn Kyung-Shik, who is also a chairman, and Lee Gwan-Hoon, the CEO. Together, they have contributed significantly to the growth of the South Korean conglomerate, which now has subsidiaries such as Mnet Media (music), CJ CGV (the largest multiplex theater chain in Korea), and CJ Entertainment (the largest film distributor and investor in the country).
Yongin Hog Farm, Korea Express, OnMedia, Dongryp Industrial Corp., Accord Express, Wonhyeong Industrial CO, CJ Consortium, CJ Internet, Hanil Pharmaceuticals Ind, Shin Dong Bang Corp., Mipung Industrial CO and Dongyang Jedang were among the companies acquired by CJ.
Lee Jay-Hyun, a married father of three, has a successful business career as well.