Robin Zeng
Robin Zeng Yuqun | |
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| Born | 1968 Fujian Province, China |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, businessman |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Known for | Founder and chairman of CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology) |
Robin Zeng Yuqun (born 1968) is a Chinese billionaire entrepreneur, serving as the founder and chairman of the battery manufacturing company CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology). He also holds the position of vice chairman at the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce.
As of May 2025, Forbes places Zeng as the 38th richest individual globally, with his net worth valued at billion. Similarly, the Bloomberg Billionaires Index ranks him 37th worldwide, estimating his fortune at billion.
Early life
Originating from Fujian Province, Zeng completed a degree in marine engineering at Shanghai Jiaotong University. He later obtained a Master of Science in electronics and information engineering from South China University of Technology in 2001, followed by a doctorate in physics from the Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences in 2006.
Career
Zeng started his professional journey with a state-owned shipbuilding firm located in Fujian, then spent ten years working at an electronics components manufacturer. In 1999, alongside two partners, he co-established Amperex Technology Limited (ATL), which specialized in producing lithium polymer batteries for digital gadgets such as iPhones. Japan's TDK acquired ATL in 2005, with Zeng continuing to serve in a managerial capacity.
In 2012, Zeng and vice chairman Huang Shilin separated ATL's electric vehicle battery segment to create CATL, concentrating on lithium-ion rechargeable battery technology. CATL quickly emerged as a global frontrunner and was listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in 2017. By 2024, the company diversified into renewable energy solutions, power grid technologies, and electrical energy storage systems.