DAVID ZHIDONG LI

President
Heter Electrics Group, China
Doctor of Business Administration 2005
Master of Business Administration 1999

2011 FINALIST - ALUMNI AWARD FOR NATIONAL LEADERSHIP

As the President of Heter Group, David leads one of the three largest manufacturers of lithium green batteries in the world. He also established the first China Care Next Generation Foundation Environmental Education Foundation - a national program to educate Chinese children on green energy and environmentally friendly energy solutions.

After overseeing the construction of the largest lithium iron phosphate material factory in China, David then opened up the factory to local school children by establishing an on-site classroom and factory tours to inform participants as to new energy solutions.

His experience as Vice-President of the Chinese state owned Pilot Investment Holdings saw David manage sprawling urban development projects in Yanghu, Binjiang and Changsha, including the construction of 12 major roads. 

With a project finance budget of 21 billion RMB, David has overseen projects for the planning, funding and construction of parks, hotels, shopping precincts, office towers and education centres.