Ailian Chen

Ailian Chen founded Wanfeng Auto Holding Group, an auto parts supplier, in 1994. The company initially started with lightweight parts like aluminum wheels, before expanding to more advanced products like aviation parts and smart manufacturing. Chen started from humble beginnings, working as a truck driver before moving into business. Wanfeng has acquired global parts companies like Paslin and Meridian Lightweight, as well as European eVTOL startup Volocopter. Chen was also a torchbearer at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou.