Leslie Chao
Director/Board Member at PHILLIPS EDISON & COMPANY, INC.
Net worth: 2 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Leslie T.
Chao is the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Value Retail (Suzhou) Co., Ltd., which was founded in 2012.
Mr. Chao is also currently the Chairman of Chelsea Japan Co. Ltd.
and the Lead Independent Director of Phillips Edison & Co., Inc. Additionally, Mr. Chao holds the position of Independent Director at Phillips Edison & Co. Ltd., Non-Executive Director at Value Retail Plc, Independent Director at PECO-ARC Institutional Joint Venture I LP, and Independent Director at Phillips Edison Grocery Center Operating Partnership I LP.
Mr. Chao previously served as the Chief Executive Officer of Chelsea Property Group, Inc. from 2006 to 2008.
Additionally, Mr. Chao held the position of Independent Non-Executive Director at Link Real Estate Investment Trust from 2005 to 2008.
Prior to that, Mr. Chao worked as a Vice President-Treasury Group at Manufacturers Hanover Corp.
from 1978 to 1987.
Mr. Chao's education includes an MBA from The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York, an undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College (conferred in 1978), and another MBA from Columbia Business School (conferred in 1986).
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-07 | 45,615 ( 0.04% ) | 2 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
Leslie Chao active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| PHILLIPS EDISON & COMPANY, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2010-06-30 |
Value Retail Plc
 Value Retail Plc Catalog/Specialty DistributionRetail Trade Value Retail Plc specializes in the development and operation of luxury outlet shopping Villages in Europe and China. It serves various brands in European tourism markets. The firm offers brands exceptional growth, the development of new markets and an introduction to new customers. The company was founded by Scott D. Malkin in 1992 and is headquartered in Oxfordshire, the United Kingdom. | Director/Board Member | 2006-07-24 |
Chelsea Japan Co. Ltd.
 Chelsea Japan Co. Ltd. Discount StoresRetail Trade Part of Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd., Chelsea Japan Co. Ltd. is a Japanese company that offers premium outlets at nine locations throughout Japan. The private company is based in Tokyo, Japan. Customers can purchase popular brands from both domestic and international markets at great prices every day. The shopping experience is designed to feel like a stroll through a cityscape, with an extraordinary space that allows for open and adult shopping. Chelsea Japan Co. was acquired by Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. on March 30, 2009 for $243.70 million. | Chairman | - |
Phillips Edison Grocery Center Operating Partnership I LP
 Phillips Edison Grocery Center Operating Partnership I LP Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Phillips Edison Grocery Center Operating Partnership I LP provides real estate services. The company is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH. | Director/Board Member | 2010-06-30 |
| PECO-ARC Institutional Joint Venture I LP | Director/Board Member | 2010-06-30 |
| Value Retail (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. | Chief Executive Officer | 2012-01-31 |
Phillips Edison & Co. Ltd.
 Phillips Edison & Co. Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Phillips Edison & Co. Ltd. operates as a real estate company. Its services include in-house leasing, property management, accounting, acquisitions, dispositions, development and financing teams. The firm provides a diverse range of retail solutions for investors and retailers looking to maximize their retail investment. Phillips Edison was founded by Michael C. Phillips and Jeffrey Edison in 1991 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH. | Director/Board Member | 2010-06-30 |
Former positions of Leslie Chao
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| THE LINK REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST | Director/Board Member | 2008-09-30 |
Chelsea Property Group, Inc.
 Chelsea Property Group, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Chelsea Property Group, Inc. provides real estate investment services. It owns, develops, leases and manages factory outlet shopping centers. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in West Trenton, NJ. | Chief Executive Officer | 2007-12-31 |
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Training of Leslie Chao
| The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | Masters Business Admin |
| Dartmouth College | Undergraduate Degree |
| Columbia Business School | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| THE LINK REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST | Finance |
| PHILLIPS EDISON & COMPANY, INC. | Finance |
| Private companies | 8 |
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Chelsea Property Group, Inc.
Chelsea Property Group, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Chelsea Property Group, Inc. provides real estate investment services. It owns, develops, leases and manages factory outlet shopping centers. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in West Trenton, NJ. | Finance |
Phillips Edison & Co. Ltd.
Phillips Edison & Co. Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Phillips Edison & Co. Ltd. operates as a real estate company. Its services include in-house leasing, property management, accounting, acquisitions, dispositions, development and financing teams. The firm provides a diverse range of retail solutions for investors and retailers looking to maximize their retail investment. Phillips Edison was founded by Michael C. Phillips and Jeffrey Edison in 1991 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH. | Finance |
| Manufacturers Hanover Corp. | Finance |
Value Retail Plc
Value Retail Plc Catalog/Specialty DistributionRetail Trade Value Retail Plc specializes in the development and operation of luxury outlet shopping Villages in Europe and China. It serves various brands in European tourism markets. The firm offers brands exceptional growth, the development of new markets and an introduction to new customers. The company was founded by Scott D. Malkin in 1992 and is headquartered in Oxfordshire, the United Kingdom. | Retail Trade |
| PECO-ARC Institutional Joint Venture I LP | |
Phillips Edison Grocery Center Operating Partnership I LP
Phillips Edison Grocery Center Operating Partnership I LP Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Phillips Edison Grocery Center Operating Partnership I LP provides real estate services. The company is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH. | Finance |
| Value Retail (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. | |
Chelsea Japan Co. Ltd.
Chelsea Japan Co. Ltd. Discount StoresRetail Trade Part of Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd., Chelsea Japan Co. Ltd. is a Japanese company that offers premium outlets at nine locations throughout Japan. The private company is based in Tokyo, Japan. Customers can purchase popular brands from both domestic and international markets at great prices every day. The shopping experience is designed to feel like a stroll through a cityscape, with an extraordinary space that allows for open and adult shopping. Chelsea Japan Co. was acquired by Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. on March 30, 2009 for $243.70 million. | Retail Trade |
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