Wang Chuanfu, Lei Jun Among 5 Auto Executives Named in 2025’s Most Influential Entrepreneurs List

Five chairmen of leading Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) companies have been selected for the 2025 "25 Most Influential Entrepreneurs" ranking released by China Entrepreneur Magazine.

1. **Wang Chuanfu**: Chairman and President of BYD Company Limited After establishing BYD as a global leader in the NEV sector, Wang has now positioned intelligent technology as the next strategic battleground. In 2025, he continues to drive the "technology-first" strategy, increasing investments in AI and autonomous driving while maintaining an annual breakthrough innovation cycle. By integrating cost advantages with technological advancements, Wang has transformed BYD into a benchmark for China’s high-quality manufacturing evolution.

2. **Lei Jun**: Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Xiaomi Group A visionary and execution-driven entrepreneur, Lei is known for his relentless pursuit of learning and rapid adaptation in new industries. Under his leadership, Xiaomi successfully entered the automotive market, achieving 500,000 unit sales within three years amid fierce competition. Lei continues to drive Xiaomi’s expansion across its "human-vehicle-home" ecosystem with innovation and resilience.

3. **Yin Tongyue**: Chairman of Chery Automobile In 2025, Yin led Chery to a landmark Hong Kong IPO, concluding a 21-year journey to go public. Shifting focus from volume to quality, he is steering Chery toward global competitiveness through strategic innovation, aiming to transform the brand from "Made in China" to a "world-class" automaker.

4. **Zhu Huarong**: Chairman of Changan Automobile As the new head of this state-owned automaker, Zhu has swiftly initiated partnerships and prioritized independent innovation. Despite pricing and technological pressures, he has strengthened Changan’s strategic adaptability, positioning it for global prominence through collaboration and self-driven R&D.

5. **He Xiaopeng**: Chairman and CEO of XPeng A tech idealist, He has pushed boundaries in robotics and flying cars while pragmatically refining XPeng’s business model. His technical focus has guided the company through critical challenges, evolving it from a niche player to a systematic competitor in the EV industry.

The "25 Most Influential Entrepreneurs" list, curated over four months of data analysis and expert review, evaluates business leaders based on commercial performance and societal impact. The ranking, now in its 23rd year, serves as a barometer of China’s corporate landscape.

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