Biography
Pei Zhenhua is among the world's most closely watched billionaires from CHINA, with an estimated fortune of $18B. The bulk of Pei Zhenhua's wealth comes from Batteries, closely tied to Batteries. Pei Zhenhua, born in 1959, is a prominent figure in the global battery industry, currently estimated to have a net worth of $13.9 billion. His source of wealth is rooted in his strategic investments in battery manufacturing and clean technology, particularly within the electric vehicle (EV) sector. Pei's career began at the Jiangsu Textile Research Institute before founding Suzhou TA&A Ultra Clean Technology in 1997. Recognizing the potential of the EV market, he invested in Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL), which has become the world's largest supplier of lithium-ion batteries. Pei's leadership extends to his role as chairman of Suzhou TA&A and his substantial stake in CATL, solidifying his influence in China's clean energy sector. He earned an MBA from the China Europe International Business School, enhancing his management skills. Key career milestones include Founded Suzhou TA&A Ultra Clean Technology (1997); Suzhou TA&A Ultra Clean Technology went public (2014); Invested in Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) (2015). This profile documents verified holdings, career milestones, and multi-year net worth history drawn from Forbes rankings, company filings where available, and our editorial methodology. Readers use it to understand how public markets, private company stakes, and major business bets shape one of the largest personal fortunes on record. Wealth estimates move with stock prices, funding rounds, and disclosed transactions—figures on this page are research estimates, not cash balances. We publish year-by-year net worth history when verified data exists, link to primary sources, and update profiles when Forbes Real-Time Billionaires or major filings change the picture materially. For investors and researchers, the most useful reading pairs the headline number with ownership structure, geography, sector exposure, and the multi-year history chart on this page—especially during volatile markets when single-day moves can shift rankings without any operational change at the underlying companies.