George T. Yang
| George T. Yang | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 12, 1938 Tondo, Manila, Philippine Commonwealth |
| 💼 Occupation | Businessman, singer |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Kristine Yang |
| 👶 Children | 4 |
George T. Yang is a Filipino Chinese businessman, singer, and former diplomat who owns the master franchise of McDonald's in the Philippines through Golden Arches Development Corporation.
Early life and education
George T. Yang was born in September 12, 1938[1][2] in Tondo, Manila.[3] He is the eldest among two sons and daughter[3] of Yang Ing Kuong.[4]
George's grandfather was an immigrant from China who would establish the United Insurance firm in the Philippines.[4]
He also had a passion for singing since he was 12 years old but would only pursue a serious career in singing much later in life.[5] Although coming from a Chinese family, him pursuing a career in singing was discouraged.[3]
Yang attended the De La Salle University where he obtained his undergraduate degree.[6] He also went to the United States to study at Wharton Business School of the University of Pennsylvania where he obtained a master's degree in business administration.[7][8]
Business career
Prior to McDonald's
Upon returning to the United States, Yang worked as an employee for two years. He worked as marketing manager for Bataan Cigarette Company while simultaneously serving as a consultant for Chinese companies in Binondo and teaching night school at the De La Salle University.[3]
He also helped his wife set up Kristine Jewelry.[9]
McDonald's
In the 1970s, Yang looked to introduce McDonald's. In 1974, he contacted McDonald's headquarters in Illinois regarding a proposal for rights to open outlets in the Philippines. Yang's proposals were initially ignored, though he continued to remind the company regarding his business interest. In 1976, representatives of McDonald's International sent a delegation to the Philippines to conduct a feasibility study on establishing presence in the Philippine market.[10]
McDonald's International was also considering partnering with other local firms in establishing presence in the Philippines' other than Yang. Yang sold himself as a "long term partner" and volunteered to work in British Hong Kong where he networked with the business associate of the holder of the master franchise in the city and worked with uniformed crew at an outlet in Kowloon. In 1980, McDonald's decided to award the master franchise to Yang and, shortly thereafter, set up the first Filipino McDonald's in Sampaloc, Manila the following year.[10][11]
Yang's company which would manage the master franchise is named Golden Arches Development Corporation.
His son Kenneth, would be appointed as managing director in 2003.[3] Kenneth would eventually become Golden Arches' president and CEO.
Other ventures
Aside from McDonald's Philippines, Yang also leads other companies including First Georgetown Ventures, HAVI Food Services (Philippines) and GEC Land Development Corp.[12]
Diplomatic career
Yang has also served as an honorary consul general to Eritrea.[9][13] He was also elected as dean of the Consular Corps of the Philippines (CCP) in 2014.[14]
Music career
Yang is also a singer with classical and opera music as his main genre. He is signed under Universal Records.[12]
He had formal training at an old age.[15] He trained with Rachelle Gerodias, Raul Sunico, Raul Navarro, Lily Monteverde, and Gerard Salonga.[1] Yang decided to return to his childhood past time of singing after being forced to take part at a karaoke session with guests at a bar in the late 1990s.[3]
Jose Mari Chan, who was also his friend, convinced him to release his first CD, "Yang at Heart" in 2002.[3] The album was followed by "Forever Yang", and "The Night is Yang". He also did collaborative performances with Chan.[1]
He also did pop songs for McDonalds's television commercials and did acting roles in musicals.[15]
He also founded the Klassikal Music Foundation in 2007 which provided classical music education to youth who could not afford to pursue a college degree in music.[16][17][18][19][12]
Awards and honors
His alma mater, De La Salle University and the José Rizal University has conferred him with honorary doctorate degrees.[18]
Personal life
George Yang is married to Kristine Yang with whom he has three sons and a daughter.[18]
Discography
- "Yang at Heart" (2002)
- "Forever Yang"
- "The Night is Yang"
- "Always Yang" (2007)[20]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Custodio, Arlo (11 September 2021). "The singing tycoon is an iconic man in leadership". The Manila Times. Retrieved 3 July 2022.
- ↑ "As told by George T. Yang: lessons from a business tycoon". Business World. December 10, 2018. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 "With The Son Running The Show, Dad Can Sing- And Stay Forever Yang". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 7 January 2006. Archived from the original on July 4, 2022. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Flores, Wilson Lee (4 December 2011). "George Yang's success tip: Be honest,persevere and work really hard". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
- ↑ Hila, Antonio C. (4 February 2013). "McDo's George Yang: Singing his way to business success–literally". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
- ↑ "Berjaya Philippines Inc. | George T. Yang". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 3 July 2022.
- ↑ Vergara, Mary Elizabeth (11 September 2021). "Lessons from a visionary tycoon". The Manila Times. Retrieved 3 July 2022.
- ↑ Sering, Tara FT (4 December 2011). "The journey of George Yang". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 3 July 2022.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Enriquez, Marge (10 October 2012). "George Yang: 'I'm known as the McDonald's guy'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 3 July 2022.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Matejowsky, Ty (December 20, 2017). "Of Burges and Bees : McGeorge Yang". Fast Food Globalization in the Provincial Philippines. Lexington Books. pp. 35–41. ISBN 978-0739139905. Retrieved November 5, 2018. Search this book on
- ↑ "Dr. George T. Yang: Powering the Golden Arches since 1981". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 12 September 2021. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 Abunda, Boy (10 December 2017). "The music on George Yang's mind". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 3 July 2022.
- ↑ Mananquil, Millet M. (24 April 2021). "What is the best thing that happened to us during the pandemic?". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 3 July 2022.
- ↑ "McDonald's George Yang awards outgoing Consul Steven Chapman". The Philippine Star. 3 March 2014. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 Regalado, Cherrie (6 September 2019). "McDonald's Big Cheese George Yang Talks About That Ad With Jose Mari Chan". Esquire. Retrieved 3 July 2022.
- ↑ "McDonald's PH founder honored by JRU". ABS-CBN News. 29 September 2014. Retrieved 3 July 2022.
- ↑ Lo, Ricky (17 November 2018). "By George, he nailed it!". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 3 July 2022.
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 Lo, Ricky (9 September 2017). "Yang at heart". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 3 July 2022.
- ↑ "George Yang presents 'Klassikal' scholars anew". The Manila Times. 5 October 2017. Archived from the original on August 14, 2021. Retrieved 3 July 2022.
- ↑ Liabres, Aprylle (10 December 2007). "The singing tycoon". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
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