Name: Yanhong Li / 李彦宏
English Name: Robin Li
Born: November 17, 1968 (age 44)
Yangquan, Shanxi, China
Residence: Beijing, China
Alma mater: Peking University
University at Buffalo
Occupation: Chairman and CEO, Baidu Inc.
Net Worth: CN¥ 6.9billion (2012)
English Name: Robin Li
Born: November 17, 1968 (age 44)
Yangquan, Shanxi, China
Residence: Beijing, China
Alma mater: Peking University
University at Buffalo
Occupation: Chairman and CEO, Baidu Inc.
Net Worth: CN¥ 6.9billion (2012)
Personal Experiences
“ In the 11 years since founding Baidu in January 2000, Robin has turned the company into China’s largest search engine, with over 80% market share. Baidu also ranks as the second largest independent search engine in the world. In August 2005, Baidu listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange, and in December 2007 became the first Chinese company to be included in the NASDAQ-100 Index. ”
“ Prior to founding Baidu, Robin was already regarded as one of the world's top search engine experts. His patent for hyperlink analysis, for which he applied in 1996, is among the inventions that shaped today's search technology. At present, Baidu is home to 4000 world-class search engine product and technology engineers, and was the first Chinese Internet company to create a post-doctoral research center. "
" With Baidu’s success, China stands proudly with the United States, Russia and South Korea as one of the four countries in the world to possess its own core search engine technology. At the 2009 Baidu Technology Innovation Conference (Baidu World), Robin shared his vision of Box Computing as the way of the future. He has substantially advanced the theoretical framework of China’s Internet sciences, and has become a driving force behind the overall technology development of the entire Chinese IT industry. While satisfying Chinese-language search needs at home, Robin has also proactively sought to internationalize Baidu. Currently, Baidu is vigorously preparing itself for entrance into the broader international market. "
" As a pioneer and leader of China’s Internet industry, he has received honors including “CCTV Key Figure in China’s Economy,” “The Top 30 Figures in China’s 30 Years of Reform,” “China’s Most Imaginative Entrepreneur,” and many others. On several occasions, U.S.-based magazines such as BusinessWeek and Fortune Magazine have designated Robin’s as “Best Business Leader in the World” and “China’s Most Influential Business Leader.” Robin was also named by Time Magazine as one of the “World’s Most Influential People” in 2010. "
" Robin received a Bachelor of Science degree in information management from Peking University in 1991, and a Master of Science degree in computer science from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1994. He currently acts as vice chairman of the Internet Society of China (ISC), and is a visiting professor at Wuhan University."
---Official Company Website
“ In the 11 years since founding Baidu in January 2000, Robin has turned the company into China’s largest search engine, with over 80% market share. Baidu also ranks as the second largest independent search engine in the world. In August 2005, Baidu listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange, and in December 2007 became the first Chinese company to be included in the NASDAQ-100 Index. ”
“ Prior to founding Baidu, Robin was already regarded as one of the world's top search engine experts. His patent for hyperlink analysis, for which he applied in 1996, is among the inventions that shaped today's search technology. At present, Baidu is home to 4000 world-class search engine product and technology engineers, and was the first Chinese Internet company to create a post-doctoral research center. "
" With Baidu’s success, China stands proudly with the United States, Russia and South Korea as one of the four countries in the world to possess its own core search engine technology. At the 2009 Baidu Technology Innovation Conference (Baidu World), Robin shared his vision of Box Computing as the way of the future. He has substantially advanced the theoretical framework of China’s Internet sciences, and has become a driving force behind the overall technology development of the entire Chinese IT industry. While satisfying Chinese-language search needs at home, Robin has also proactively sought to internationalize Baidu. Currently, Baidu is vigorously preparing itself for entrance into the broader international market. "
" As a pioneer and leader of China’s Internet industry, he has received honors including “CCTV Key Figure in China’s Economy,” “The Top 30 Figures in China’s 30 Years of Reform,” “China’s Most Imaginative Entrepreneur,” and many others. On several occasions, U.S.-based magazines such as BusinessWeek and Fortune Magazine have designated Robin’s as “Best Business Leader in the World” and “China’s Most Influential Business Leader.” Robin was also named by Time Magazine as one of the “World’s Most Influential People” in 2010. "
" Robin received a Bachelor of Science degree in information management from Peking University in 1991, and a Master of Science degree in computer science from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1994. He currently acts as vice chairman of the Internet Society of China (ISC), and is a visiting professor at Wuhan University."
---Official Company Website
Personal Honors (From Official company website)
- "In 1998, he published the book Business War in Silicon Valley in the Mainland according to his work and life experience in Silicon Valley. Li also received the George W. Thorn Award, given to University of Buffalo graduates under the age of 40 for national or international contributions to their field.
- At the end of 1999, he brought venture capital back to China to found Baidu with his friend Eric Xu.
- In 2001, he was titled "the Chinese Top Ten Innovative Pioneers"
- In 2002 and 2003, he was honored of "IT Ten Famous Persons"
- In April, 2004, he was elected the second session of "Chinese Software Ten Outstanding Young Persons"
- On August 23, 2005, he was honored the twelfth session of "ASEAN Youth Award"
- On December 28, he was honored of "CCTV 2005 Chinese Economic Figures of The Year"
- On December 10, he was elected 2006 world’s "Best Business Leader" of the American Business Weekly" ---Official Company Website