Eric Li
Automobiles · Hangzhou, Zhejiang
Net worth
$15.0B
Today
−$97M−0.65%Past month
−$1.1B−7.12%As of Nov 11, 2026, 1:50 PM EST
Eric Li, also known as Li Shufu,is the founder of Hong Kong-listed automaker Geely Automobile Holdings. He stepped down as chairman in August 2026, citing the firm's long-term succession planning. The mogul handed over the reins to An Cong Hui, a long-time lieutenant who once oversaw Geely's electric vehicle brands including Zeekr. Geely's sprawling portfolio includes Sweden's Volvo Cars and Britain's Lotus Cars, along with a stake in Aston Martin in the U.K. In July 2025, Geely agreed to take Zeekr private at a $6.8 billion valuation, roughly a year after listing it on the New York Stock Exchange. In recognition of Li's leadership, Geely Automobile Holdings appointed him honorary chairman for life.
Net worth over time
Principal holdings
10 positions| Company | Industry | Share | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
Geely Automobile Holdings Limited HONG KONG: 175-HK | Automotive | 49.9% | $7.5B |
Daimler XETRA: MBG-DE | Automotive | 25.9% | $3.9B |
Volvo Cars AB OMX NORDIC STOCKHOLM: VOLCAR.B-SE | Automotive | 17.3% | $2.6B |
Honbridge Holdings Ltd. HONG KONG: 8137-HK | Automotive | 3.0% | $450M |
Zhejiang Qianjiang Motorcycle SHENZHEN: 000913-CN | Automotive | 1.1% | $164M |
Polestar Automotive Holding UK NASDAQ: PSNY | Automotive | 0.9% | $141M |
EXCARX Holdings NASDAQ: ECX | Automotive | 0.8% | $118M |
Hunan Corun New Energy Co. Ltd. SHANGHAI: 600478-CN | Automotive | 0.5% | $72M |
Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings LONDON: AML-GB | Automotive | 0.4% | $58M |
Lotus Technology ADR NASDAQ: LOT | Automotive | 0.2% | $32M |
Also known for
- Li holds an engineering degree from Yanshan University and is a member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.
- Li told Forbes Asia in 2014 he made his first car from the sand as a boy. "We couldn't afford any toys. I couldn't imagine making a real car."
- Li is the son of a farmer from China's eastern Zhejiang province.