Robin Li is the co-founder, chairman and CEO of Baidu
In the 11 years since founding Baidu in January 2000, Robin has turned the company into China’s largest search engine, with over 80% market share. Baidu also ranks as the second largest independent search engine in the world. In August 2005, Baidu listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange, and in December 2007 became the first Chinese company to be included in the NASDAQ-100 Index.
Prior to founding Baidu, Robin was already regarded as one of the world's top search engine experts. His patent for hyperlink analysis, for which he applied in 1996, is among the inventions that shaped today's search technology. At present, Baidu is home to 4000 world-class search engine product and technology engineers, and was the first Chinese Internet company to create a post-doctoral research center.
In the 11 years since founding Baidu in January 2000, Robin has turned the company into China’s largest search engine, with over 80% market share. Baidu also ranks as the second largest independent search engine in the world. In August 2005, Baidu listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange, and in December 2007 became the first Chinese company to be included in the NASDAQ-100 Index.
Prior to founding Baidu, Robin was already regarded as one of the world's top search engine experts. His patent for hyperlink analysis, for which he applied in 1996, is among the inventions that shaped today's search technology. At present, Baidu is home to 4000 world-class search engine product and technology engineers, and was the first Chinese Internet company to create a post-doctoral research center.
Hailong Xiang----Vice President
Hailong Xiang joined Baidu in February 2005. He serves as Vice President in charge of Baidu’s commercial operations. Mr. Xiang served as Vice President of Baidu’s direct sales for its search marketing business, from April 2007 to July 2011.
Mr. Xiang graduated from East China Normal University in 2000 with a degree in computer science. In 2001, Mr. Xiang established Shanghai Qilang, an Internet services firm, and served as its general manager. He joined Baidu with the acquisition of Shanghai Qilang in February 2005. Since joining, Mr. Xiang has led his team in completing the transformation of Baidu’s direct sales organization, effectively improving its structure, business processes, incentive systems, and marketing methods. He now oversees commercial product development, service management, and the Baidu Union.
Hailong Xiang joined Baidu in February 2005. He serves as Vice President in charge of Baidu’s commercial operations. Mr. Xiang served as Vice President of Baidu’s direct sales for its search marketing business, from April 2007 to July 2011.
Mr. Xiang graduated from East China Normal University in 2000 with a degree in computer science. In 2001, Mr. Xiang established Shanghai Qilang, an Internet services firm, and served as its general manager. He joined Baidu with the acquisition of Shanghai Qilang in February 2005. Since joining, Mr. Xiang has led his team in completing the transformation of Baidu’s direct sales organization, effectively improving its structure, business processes, incentive systems, and marketing methods. He now oversees commercial product development, service management, and the Baidu Union.