Brief History:

Founded in 1986 by Li Shufu, GEELY started by making refrigerator parts before shifting to motorcycles in 1994 and cars in 1997, becoming China’s first privately-owned automaker. Its rapid growth and global strategy, notably the acquisition of Volvo Cars in 2010, propelled it onto the world stage. Today, it is a major multinational with a diverse brand portfolio, including Lotus and a significant stake in smart.