Huang Shilin

Huang Shilin

Huang Shilin (#99)

  • $ 25 B
  • Batteries
  • China
  • M
  • 59 Years

About Me

Huang Shilin is a former vice chairman of Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), one of the world's largest battery suppliers for the electric vehicle industry. Huang resigned from the board in 2022. CATL, dual-listed in Hong Kong and Shenzhen, supplies batteries to automakers including BMW, Geely and Tesla. The company has been working with Ford since 2023 to build a battery factory in Michigan, although the original $3.5 billion plant has been downsized amid geopolitical tensions.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Huang Shilin’s rise and global influence.

  • #11   China's 100 Richest (2025)
  • #115   Billionaires (2025)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Huang Shilin’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $24.5B (February 5, 2026)