William Li
Founder, Chairman & CEO, Nio Inc. · China
William Li is the CEO of Nio Inc. (NIO). Li is based in China. Li was born in 1974 in Anhui and educated at Peking University.
Chinese entrepreneur who co-founded Nio Inc. in November 2014, an electric vehicle company headquartered in Shanghai. He is a serial entrepreneur who previously founded Bitauto Holdings (2000) and holds a bachelor's degree in sociology from Peking University.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage of William Li has focused on Nio's growth trajectory and strategic initiatives, including the CEO's reaffirmation of delivery targets for 2026 and the company's pursuit of record delivery pace. Coverage has also highlighted Li's commentary on China's automotive market dynamics, including warnings about a slowdown while positioning Nio for expansion, as well as developments in battery technology, supply chain investments, and the company's shift toward profitability and in-house chip development.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- August 9, 1974 · Anhui
- Citizenship
- People's Republic of China
- Education
- Peking University
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