Wei Li

For more than 25 years, I have been dedicated to building successful ventures both as an entrepreneur and working for multinational companies. Through my career, I have had the honor to work for some amazing industry leaders such as Hughes Aircraft, Siemens, Nokia Siemens Networks and Vodafone in China. I have led sales and marketing teams, built corporate strategies, managed local joint venture partnerships and formed international industry alliances. I was a core member of the China integration team when Nokia and Siemens merged their telecom network business. Through this project, I have gained in-depth knowledge on integrating multi-cultural teams (Chinese, Finnish and German) while maximising operational efficiency. On the other hand, my own entrepreneurial ventures both in China and Silicon Valley have nurtured the ability to build businesses with a clear industry growth vision while keeping a realistic focus on operations and bottom line. With the volatile nature of entrepreneurial life, I have developed a strong tenacity to overcome challenges and fears. Through hands-on management, I have built companies from scratch on all aspects i.e. team building, business development, operations and finance. The deep insight into Chinese business practices helps me to identify solid business opportunities, trustworthy partners and hidden risks. I grew up in China, have studied and worked in China, North America and Europe. I love this colorful multi-cultural life and enjoy the dynamics and challenges it brings. It has given me an ability to look at things from the viewpoint of different cultures, to accept the differences and to focus on the common interest. I believe in fairness and that real success is always based on trust, respect and cooperation. Living in Germany, I am enthusiastic about building new ventures and to help existing businesses to reach a higher level.