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Henry Sy Jr

Henry Sy Jr

Henry Sy Jr (#1763)

Global Rank #1763
Country Rank #4
Country Philippines

Henry Sy Jr is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

  • $ 2 B
  • Diversified
  • Philippines
  • M
  • 72 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #1,763
Country Rank #4
Net Worth $2.4B
Previous Worth $2.4B
Worth Change +$0.0B
Country Philippines
Industry Diversified
Age 72 Years
Gender M
Worth As Of May 4, 2026
Last Refreshed 25 Aug 2026, 12:00 AM
Residence Manila, Philippines
World Billionaires List Philippines Billionaires Diversified

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Personal Stats

Age 72
Source Of Wealth Diversified
Residence Manila, Philippines
Citizenship Philippines
Marital Status Married
Children 2
Education Bachelor of Science, De La Salle University
Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $2.4B
Current Net Worth $2.4B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

Henry Sy Jr. is co-vice chairman of SM Investments, a conglomerate founded by his late father, Henry Sy Sr. He also serves as chairman of SM Prime, the group's property arm with interests in malls, residences, offices, hotels and convention centers. He is the eldest son of the founder; his older sisters and three younger brothers are also all involved in the business. In 2017 he set up Big Boss Cement, entering an industry that benefitted from former President Duterte's massive infrastructure push. In 2022, SM Investments agreed to acquire Philippine Geothermal Production in a $304 million all-share deal in a bid to lower its carbon footprint.

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Did You Know?

Sy was CEO of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines, a private power operator; he stepped down in 2016 and is now the vice chairman.

He is a devout Christian and is nicknamed "Big Boy" among business circles from being the eldest son of the founder.

Data Lake, a data company cofounded by Henry, partnered with Elon Musk's Starlink in 2022 to bring the satellite internet provider's services to the Philippines.

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Henry Sy Jr's net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

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Current Net Worth: $2.4B (May 4, 2026)

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