Ren Zhengfei

Ren Zhengfei

CEO China

Ren Zhengfei, born in 1944, is the founder and CEO of Huawei, China's largest technology company. He has played a pivotal role in the company's meteoric rise since its establishment in 1987, transitioning from a small telecommunications equipment supplier to a global leader in technology. Ren's military background and experiences during the Cultural Revolution have shaped his leadership style and the company's ethos. Under his guidance, Huawei has become a symbol of China's technological ambitions, often facing scrutiny and controversy in the West, particularly during the heightened tensions surrounding issues of intellectual property and national security.

Born on Oct 25, 1944 (80 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
36,770
Power
903$
Sentiment
5.09
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Peru 1 5.00 0.04% +0% 32,971,846 14,097 $230,000 98$
Greece 1 6.00 0.04% +0% 10,423,054 4,502 $190,000 82$
United Kingdom 1 5.00 0.03% +0% 67,886,011 18,171 $2,700,000 723$
Totals 3 111,280,911 36,770 $3,120,000 903$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Ren Zhengfei founded Huawei, which has been involved in building the UK's 5G communications infrastructure. 5

BBC: How much vital UK infrastructure does China own?

Switzerland Switzerland: Ren Zhengfei, the founder and CEO of Huawei, has been leading the company through significant technological challenges and sanctions imposed by the US. 7

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Besuch an der Frontlinie des Technologiekriegs

Taiwan Taiwan: Ren Zhengfei is the founder of Huawei Technologies, praised for his 'heroic actions' in the face of US pressure. 9

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: China increases pressure on CK Hutchison

Vietnam Vietnam: Ren Zhengfei is the founder of Huawei and has expressed confidence in China's technological rise. 9

VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001: 'Quả ngọt' từ tham vọng tự chủ công nghệ của Trung Quốc

China China: Ren Zhengfei expressed confidence in China's rise and the reduction of previous concerns about supply shortages. 9

People's Daily: 鼓足信心,大显身手 --时政--人民网