Li Shanyou (Kevin)

Li Shanyou joins the Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center (APARC) as a visiting scholar for the 2015-16 year.  He is an Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship and Executive Director of the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Investment at CEIBS. He joined CEIBS on September 1, 2011. Prior to that, in 2006, he founded Ku6.com Inc. In June of 2010, he led the company to be the first China video site independently listed on NASDAQ. Before starting his own business, he was the Senior Vice President and Editor-in-Chief of Sohu.com Inc.

Mr. Li, who graduated from Nan Kai University with a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, enrolled in CEIBS EMBA programme in 2004. He is striving to combine traditional Chinese philosophy – of which he has a deep understanding – with modern enterprise management theories to form a unique Chinese style modern leadership model. His past practices and theoretical thoughts are outlined in the book Lectures on Management – Attaining Accomplishment in Both Self-Cultivation and Leadership Positions.

Mr. Li’s rich and dynamic business and management experience began as early as 1994. He has, at different times, held various Human Resources executive positions in companies like Motorola (Tianjin) Inc., Alcoa Inc., Bausch & Lomb Inc., Sohu.com Inc., etc.  In 2001, he transferred to a new position in Sohu.com Inc: Editor-in-Chief. In that role he successfully helped Sohu News recover from rough times, and he was later promoted to Senior Vice President. In 2006, he resigned from Sohu.com Inc. after reaching a new peak in his career, and founded Ku6.com Inc. Under his management, Ku6.com Inc. became the first Chinese media video site to be listed on overseas stock markets. In March 2011, Mr. Li decided to leave Ku6.com Inc. to pursue a new chapter of his career as an educator; he joined CEIBS as an Entrepreneurial Studies Professor. Over the past 18 years, he has accumulated various experiences and lessons in HR Management, Internet and Media Management, Venture Development as well as the Mergers and Acquisition fields. 

Mr. Li is a seasoned public speaker and trainer. He has lectured more than ten management courses, and was named among “Beijing’s Top 10 Trainers.” His outstanding public speaking and training skills have been well received by many students. He is among those conferred with the Award of 2010 China’s Top Ten CEOs, One Hundred Most Influential Celebrities in Chinese Online Media in the Past Decade, 2010 Most Influential Leader of New Media Era in China etc.