Alfredo M. Yao (born November 26, 1943) is a Filipino businessman who is the founder of Zest-O,[1] Macay Holdings, Inc. (PSE: MACAY) and Philippine Business Bank (PSE: PBB). He served as the Special Envoy to China for Tourism and Cooperation in 2009.[2]
Early life
Yao was born on 26 November 1943. After losing his father at age 12, Yao began working to support his family since his mother's earnings as a sidewalk vendor could not support their needs.[citation needed] He attended the Mapua Institute of Technology but later dropped out due to financial problems.[3]
Companies
- Zest-O Corporation
- Mazy's Capital, Inc.
- Macay Holdings, Inc. (PSE: MACAY)
- ARC Refreshments Corporation
- ARC Holdings, Inc.
- Macay Holdings, Inc. (PSE: MACAY)
- Philippine Business Bank (PSE: PBB)
References
- ^ Pillas, Catherine. "Alfredo Yao: His business genius came from within, not from school - BusinessMirror". www.businessmirror.com.ph.
- ^ "Soriano: Alfred Yao: the juice king of the Philippines". SunStar. September 7, 2015.
- ^ "2021 Philippines 50 Richest Net Worth as of 9/8/21". Forbes.com.
Sources
- Investing businessweek[dead link]
- People Info: Alfredo Yao
- Zesto Corporation official website
- UACT official website
- Zest-O ties up with Indon firm
External links
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