Early Life
Zong Yanmin was born in Jinan, China, in 1964. He graduated from Shandong Institute of Light Industry (now Qilu University of Technology) with a degree in silicate engineering. His early career included a 15-year tenure in the Jinan Light Bulb Factory.
Rise to Success
After the Jinan Light Bulb Factory closed, Zong transitioned to entrepreneurship. He founded Jinan Tianye Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. in 2002, which became a leading seller of Volvo excavators. In 2010, Zong founded SICC (Silicon Integrated Circuit Co., Ltd.), a company focused on silicon-carbon semiconductor materials. Under his leadership, SICC went public on the Shanghai Stock Exchange in 2022. In 2022, Zong Yanmin was listed on the Hurun Rich List, ranking 473rd with a wealth of RMB 13 billion. In 2024, Tianyue Advanced's revenue increased to 1.768 billion RMB.
Key Business Strategies
Zong's success stems from his strategic focus on the semiconductor industry. He acquired and industrialized silicon carbide technology, leading to SICC's mass production of key materials. Zong's entrepreneurial ventures have demonstrated a keen understanding of market opportunities, particularly in the growing semiconductor sector. Zong's companies also benefited from partnerships and investments from industry leaders.
Philanthropy
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