Cheng Wei, male, Han nationality, born in May, 1983, from Shangrao, Jiangxi, is the founder, chairman and CEO of Didi Chuxing. In 2004, Cheng Wei graduated from beijing university of chemical technology, majoring in administration. Joined Alibaba in 2005 and engaged in B2B sales. Because of his excellent work, he became the youngest regional manager in Ali at that time. 20 1 1 Deputy General Manager of Alipay B2C Business Unit.
20 12, founded Xiao Ju science and technology, and launched Didi taxi. He is currently a member of the Advisory Committee of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce and the 13th Committee of the China People's Political Consultative Conference. 20 16, 1 1 was elected as Fortune Global Business Person of the Year. 202111On October 22nd, it was rated as an advanced individual in the fight against COVID-19 epidemic in private economy. On February 25th, 20021,he was awarded the National Advanced Individual for Poverty Alleviation.
Entrepreneurial experience
On June 20 12, Cheng Wei and Wu Rui and Li Xiang started a business together; In July, they ran 100 companies and didn't knock on the door of any taxi company; In August, Beijing Changping, Yinshan Taxi Company with only 200 taxis, became the first company to cooperate with Didi Taxi. Cheng Wei introduced these products at the driver's meeting. At that time, there were 65,438+000 drivers present, and only 20 drivers had smartphones.
On September 9, 20 12, "Didi taxi" was launched, and 500 driver terminals were installed, but only 16 light was on. The next day, eight lights went out. In the process of use, the driver thinks that "Didi taxi" is a liar and partners with operators to cheat his traffic. Cheng Wei decided to give the driver a transportation subsidy. On October 20 12, 165438+ 10, more than 100 taxis were launched at the same time for the first time, and the company's A round of financing was finally completed.