Born in 1969, Dr Li Yingtao holds a doctorate degree from Harbin Institute of Technology. Yingtao joined Huawei in 1997 and has served as Chief of the Sweden Research Centre, Director of the Product Management Department of Wireless Marketing, Director of the Research Department of Products and Solutions and Director of the General Technology Office of Products and Solutions. He has also been President of the Central Research & Development Unit, President of the 2012 Laboratories, Director of the Integrated Technology Management Team, a member of the Human Resources Committee, and a member of the Strategy and Development Committee.