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Leslie Chao
Director/Board Member at
PHILLIPS EDISON & COMPANY, INC.
Net worth: 2 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Leslie T.
Chao is the founder of Value Retail (Suzhou) Co., Ltd., founded in 2012, serving as Chairman & Chief Executive Officer.
Current jobs include Chairman at Chelsea Japan Co. Ltd., Independent Director at Phillips Edison & Co. Ltd. since 2010, Non-Executive Director at Value Retail Plc since 2006, Independent Director at PECO-ARC Institutional Joint Venture.
I LP since 2010, Independent Director at Phillips Edison Grocery Center Operating Partnership I LP since 2010, Lead Independent Director at Phillips Edison & Co., Inc. since 2017, and Member at Presidents Leadership Council LLC.
Former jobs include Chief Executive Officer at Chelsea Property Group, Inc. from 2006 to 2008, Independent Non-Executive Director at Link Real Estate Investment Trust in 2008, and Vice President-Treasury Group at Manufacturers Hanover Corp.
from 1978 to 1987.
Education includes an MBA from Columbia Business School (1986), an MBA from The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York, and an undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College (1978).
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-11 | 55,180 ( 0.04% ) | 2 M $ | 2026-05-30 |
Leslie Chao active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| PHILLIPS EDISON & COMPANY, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2010-06-30 |
Value Retail Plc
 Value Retail Plc Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Develops and operates shopping outlets | Director/Board Member | 2006-07-24 |
Chelsea Japan Co. Ltd.
 Chelsea Japan Co. Ltd. Discount StoresRetail Trade Operates outlet shopping malls | Chairman | - |
Phillips Edison Grocery Center Operating Partnership I LP
 Phillips Edison Grocery Center Operating Partnership I LP Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Provides real estate services | Director/Board Member | 2010-06-30 |
PECO-ARC Institutional Joint Venture I LP | Director/Board Member | 2010-06-30 |
Value Retail (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.
 Value Retail (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. Value Retail (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. operates Bicester Suzhou Shopping Village, which is part of a network of 12 fashion shopping villages. The village is located in a scenic peninsula resort and features a blend of Venetian and Chinese architectural styles. The company is based in Suzhou, China. It hosts over 200 international and Asian luxury fashion and lifestyle brand boutiques, including Karl Lagerfeld, Prada, Burberry, and Valentino. The shopping village offers a European-style outlet shopping experience tailored for Chinese consumers, with interactive art exhibitions and cultural events throughout the year. The Chinese company emphasizes ecological development within a modern, garden-style waterfront leisure resort. Services include premium concierge assistance, free stroller rentals, hands-free shopping, children’s playground, valet parking, regional product delivery, tax refund help, gift wrapping, luggage storage, and free Wi-Fi. A tiered membership program provides exclusive privileges such as birthday discounts, VIP parking, access to a VIP lounge, personal shopping ambassadors, and special events, with registration available online or via WeChat. The company also offers a remote shopping service, allowing customers to browse and purchase items from boutiques through phone or WeChat, with secure payments and delivery. | Chief Executive Officer | 2012-01-31 |
Phillips Edison & Co. Ltd.
 Phillips Edison & Co. Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Operates as a real estate company | Director/Board Member | 2010-06-30 |
Former positions of Leslie Chao
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| LINK REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST | Director/Board Member | 2008-09-30 |
Chelsea Property Group, Inc.
 Chelsea Property Group, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Owns, develops and manages outlet centers | Chief Executive Officer | 2007-12-31 |
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Training of Leslie Chao
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Private companies
Connections
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1st degree connections
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 13 |
|---|---|
Chelsea Property Group, Inc.
Chelsea Property Group, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Owns, develops and manages outlet centers | Industrial Services |
Link Real Estate Investment Trust
 Link Real Estate Investment Trust Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Operates as a real estate investment trust | Finance |
Phillips Edison & Co., Inc.
 Phillips Edison & Co., Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Acts as a real estate investment trust which owns and operates shopping centers | Finance |
The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York
 The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Dartmouth College
 Dartmouth College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Phillips Edison & Co. Ltd.
Phillips Edison & Co. Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Operates as a real estate company | Finance |
Manufacturers Hanover Corp.
 Manufacturers Hanover Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a bank holding company | Finance |
Value Retail Plc
Value Retail Plc Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Develops and operates shopping outlets | Finance |
Chelsea Japan Co. Ltd.
Chelsea Japan Co. Ltd. Discount StoresRetail Trade Operates outlet shopping malls | 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 Provides real estate services | Finance |
Value Retail (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.
Value Retail (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. Value Retail (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. operates Bicester Suzhou Shopping Village, which is part of a network of 12 fashion shopping villages. The village is located in a scenic peninsula resort and features a blend of Venetian and Chinese architectural styles. The company is based in Suzhou, China. It hosts over 200 international and Asian luxury fashion and lifestyle brand boutiques, including Karl Lagerfeld, Prada, Burberry, and Valentino. The shopping village offers a European-style outlet shopping experience tailored for Chinese consumers, with interactive art exhibitions and cultural events throughout the year. The Chinese company emphasizes ecological development within a modern, garden-style waterfront leisure resort. Services include premium concierge assistance, free stroller rentals, hands-free shopping, children’s playground, valet parking, regional product delivery, tax refund help, gift wrapping, luggage storage, and free Wi-Fi. A tiered membership program provides exclusive privileges such as birthday discounts, VIP parking, access to a VIP lounge, personal shopping ambassadors, and special events, with registration available online or via WeChat. The company also offers a remote shopping service, allowing customers to browse and purchase items from boutiques through phone or WeChat, with secure payments and delivery. | |
Columbia Business School
 Columbia Business School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
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