Early Life
Zhao Lixin was born on August 29, 1968, in Zhengzhou, Henan, China. He had an early exposure to books because his father worked at Xinhua Bookstore. At 18, he was admitted to the Central Academy of Drama. He later studied at the Moscow Film Academy, graduating in 1995 with a master's degree in directing.
Rise to Success
After his studies, Zhao Lixin became the CEO of GalaxyCore, a semiconductor supplier. GalaxyCore was founded in 2003 and went public on the Shanghai Stock Exchange in 2021. The company designs and sells high-performance CMOS image sensors and display driver ICs. Its customers include major electronics companies like Oppo, Xiaomi, Samsung, and Lenovo. Zhao's company has expanded its focus beyond telephony, venturing into smart clothing, mobile payments, and car electronics.
Key Business Strategies
Zhao Lixin's business strategy focused on creating a process, then technology, and finally manufacturing. He partnered with SMIC Technology to establish a CIS production process, ensuring independent intellectual property rights for CMOS image sensors and multimedia processors. GalaxyCore has also strategically opened locations in China, India, and South Korea.
Philanthropy
Specific details regarding Zhao Lixin’s philanthropy could not be found. However, his overall contributions to China's technological advancements are significant, with his company driving innovation in the electronics industry.
