Zhang Congyuan

Zhang Congyuan founded Huali Industrial, a shoe manufacturer, in 2004; the company now has factories in China, Vietnam and Dominica.

Huali supplies dozens of brands including Nike, Puma, UGG and Vans.

Zhang also cofounded Hong Kong-listed shoemaker Symphony Holdings, but sold his stake and is no longer with the company.

He shares the fortune with his wife and children.