Zhang Xin is a Chinese businesswoman, the self-made billionaire Co-founder and Former CEO of Soho China Ltd. (HKSE: 0410), a major property developer specializing in avant-garde commercial real estate in Beijing and Shanghai. Her career is rooted in finance, architecture, and entrepreneurial audacity.

Zhang holds a Master's degree in Development Economics from Cambridge University and a B.A. from Sussex University. Her philosophical approach centers on creative vision, international design, and long-term commitment to urban commercial development (pioneering the modern, high-design office model). She co-founded Soho China in 1995 with her husband, Pan Shiyi.

• Soho China (Co-founder & Former CEO): The core publicly traded asset, a major developer of high-design, integrated commercial and office properties (known for its unique architectural landmarks).
• Real Estate Focus: Her success is built on strategic development and dominating the domestic market for premium, architecturally distinctive office spaces.
• Academic Background: She holds an M.A. in Development Economics from Cambridge University.
• Investment Strategy: Her philosophy is rooted in long-term investment in real estate infrastructure and leveraging the massive Chinese urbanization boom.

Zhang Xin's strategic genius was her commitment to design and international standards. She co-founded Soho China in 1995, successfully building it into a national powerhouse by emphasizing bold, internationally-designed commercial properties that attracted high-end tenants. Her structural contribution is immense: pioneering the modern, high-design office and commercial development model that transformed the skylines of Beijing and Shanghai. The company successfully executed its IPO on the HKSE in 2007.

She retired from her executive roles (remaining a major shareholder) to focus on governance and long-term strategy. Her wealth is secured by the colossal, long-term, stable appreciation and profitability of the Chinese commercial real estate sector.

Zhang Xin's social impact stems from Soho China's role in creating iconic, high-design commercial infrastructure that set new standards for urban office spaces in China. Her personal philanthropy, often directed through the Soho China Foundation, supports various educational and community initiatives, with a focus on improving access to education for disadvantaged youth.

Her personal philanthropy supports various community and educational initiatives.

Zhang Xin maintains the professional, high-fashion style of a corporate executive. Her attire is consistently high-end, favoring designer suits and sophisticated international fashion. Her aesthetic reflects serious creative authority and global influence, typical of a pioneer in the luxury property sector.

Residing in Beijing, China, her luxury is the immense security and financial reward derived from her multi-billion dollar fortune. Her life is dedicated to real estate development, strategic planning, and philanthropy.