Early Life
Cai Jianyong was born in 1971 and is currently 53 years old. He graduated from Shanghai Institute of Building Materials Industry, later merged into Tongji University, with a specialization in financial accounting.
Rise to Success
Cai Jianyong founded Lygend Resources & Technology in January 2009, after nearly a decade in the commodities trading business. He is the chairman of the board and the general manager. Lygend went public on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in November 2022, raising money to expand its operations in Indonesia. Lygend is the world's largest nickel product trader and the largest nickel ore trader in China.
Key Business Strategies
Cai's strategy involved establishing Lygend as a key player in the nickel industry, focusing on the sourcing, trading, and production of nickel products. His focus on the growing electric vehicle (EV) industry, which utilizes nickel in batteries, has been a key driver of Lygend's success.
Philanthropy
There is no information available regarding Cai Jianyong's philanthropic endeavors.