1924 - 2019
Henry Sy was a Filipino businessman and the founder of SM Investments Corporation, one of the largest conglomerates in the Philippines. Born on December 25, 1924, he was known for revolutionizing the retail landscape in the country through the establishment of SM Supermalls. Sy's entrepreneurial success earned him a prominent position in the Forbes list of billionaires and made him a key figure in Philippine business. He passed away on January 19, 2019.