About William Li
Born 1974. William Li is a Chinese businessperson, known for Nio Inc.
William Li, also known as Li Bin, (; born 1974) is a Chinese businessman and entrepreneur. He is co-founder and CEO of Nio Inc., an electric vehicle company headquartered in Shanghai.
Career Bitauto Holdings Ltd. was founded by Li in 2000. It was Li's first major company, where he served as CEO and chairman. He sold the company in 2013.
In November 2014, Li co-founded Nio Inc., an electric car company. In 2018, the company opened publicly on the New York Stock Exchange. In 2021, NIO expanded outside China, selling cars in Norway.
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Who is William Li?
founder and current CEO of NIO
When was William Li born?
William Li was born on 9 August 1974 in Anhui.
What is William Li's occupation?
William Li is a businessperson.
What is William Li known for?
William Li is known for Nio Inc.
What nationality is William Li?
William Li is Chinese.
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