Z hou Zongwen is the founder and chairman of Chow Tai Seng Jewelry, one of China's largest jewelry retail chains. He graduated from the China University of Geosciences with a background in geology, which laid the foundation for his career in the gemstone industry. He opened the first Chow Tai Seng store in Beijing in 1999 and has since expanded the brand to thousands of locations across China, primarily through a franchise model.

Under his leadership, the company has become a major player in the diamond and gold jewelry market. Chow Tai Seng went public on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in 2017. Zhou's business strategy combines traditional retail with e-commerce, ensuring broad market reach. His wealth is derived from his controlling stake in the listed company.