Early Life
Zhu Jiangming was born in 1967. He received a Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering from Zhejiang University in 1990. Prior to his career in the automotive industry, Zhu gained experience in the tech sector.
Rise to Success
Zhu co-founded Dahua Technology in 1993, where he was responsible for R&D, production, and supply chain management. From 2008 to 2010, Zhu worked at Motorola in Hangzhou. In 2015, he founded Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology, an EV manufacturer. Leapmotor has quickly become a key player in the Chinese EV market. In 2024, Leapmotor's operating income was 32.16 billion yuan. Zhu led his team to invent the patented technology of HDCVI video transmission, which became an international standard in 2014.
Key Business Strategies
Leapmotor's strategy emphasizes independent R&D in core technologies, including three-electric technology, intelligent networking, and autonomous driving. The company aims to compete on affordability and technological advancements. Zhu aims for annual sales of one million units in 2026.
Philanthropy
Specific philanthropic initiatives and amounts are not readily available in the search results. However, the information suggests that Zhu's primary focus is on building and growing his company, which generates employment opportunities and technological advancements within the manufacturing and EV industries.