Hans T. Sy is a Filipino businessman, the billionaire Chairman of the Executive Committee of SM Prime Holdings (PSE: SMPH), the largest property developer and mall operator in the Philippines. He is the fourth child of the late founder, Henry Sy Sr. (d. 2019), who built the colossal SM Investments empire.

Sy is a Civil Engineer by training, holding a B.S. degree from De La Salle University. His career is defined by his executive and managerial roles in the family's property and banking interests. His structural role centers on leveraging his engineering expertise to oversee the massive mall operations and real estate development of the SM conglomerate.

Hans Sy served as President of SM Prime (the property developer subsidiary) until September 2016, guiding the massive growth and construction of the SM Malls across the Philippines and China. He transitioned to Adviser to the Board of SM Investments Corporation and Chairman of China Banking Corporation (a key family asset) and Chairman of National University (a private family-owned educational institution).

His major structural contribution is his focus on disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM); he is the only Filipino member on the ARISE International Board (a UN group for global business leaders on disaster risk reduction). He played a key role in the family's strategy to expand into renewable energy, supporting SM Investments' acquisition of Philippine Geothermal Production in a $304 million deal in 2022 to lower the Group's carbon footprint.

Hans Sy's social impact is massive and structural, stemming from SM Prime's role in shaping the urban landscape and providing crucial retail and commercial infrastructure. His commitment to Disaster Risk Reduction is a major civic contribution, ensuring the resilience of essential infrastructure in the Philippines.

His family's foundations (SM Foundation) support various educational and community initiatives. His structural contribution is tied to the successful vertical integration and growth of the SM empire across retail, banking, and real estate.

Hans Sy maintains the professional, composed style of a major Asian corporate executive. His attire is consistently formal and high-quality, favoring tailored business suits. His aesthetic is one of stability and serious authority, reflecting his engineering background and mastery of large-scale construction.

Residing in Manila, Philippines, his luxury is the immense security and financial reward derived from his multi-billion dollar fortune. His life is dedicated to the stewardship of his family's legacy, balancing real estate development with his profound commitment to disaster risk reduction.