Li Ping is a Chinese businessman, the Vice Chairman of Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) (HKSE: 3750 / SZSE: 300750), a major supplier of batteries for electric vehicles founded in 2011.

CATL is dual-listed in Hong Kong and Shenzhen and supplies batteries to automakers including BMW, Geely and Tesla. Li's role is crucial in navigating the company's international expansion and technological partnerships, such as the one with Ford.

• Core Company: Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) (EV batteries).
• Key Customers: Supplies BMW, Geely and Tesla.
• International Project: Involved in working with Ford to build a battery factory in Michigan.

Li Ping's career is defined by his executive role at CATL, a company that quickly became the global leader in EV batteries. His structural contribution is key to the company's continuous technological and industrial expansion, including managing complex international collaborations.

He has been deeply involved in CATL's expansion into North America, working with Ford to build a battery factory in Michigan, despite regulatory and geopolitical headwinds.