Co-Founder, Vice Chairman and CEO, Huayi Brothers Media Corporation

James Wang (Wang Zhonglei), Co-founder, Vice Chairman and CEO of Huayi Brothers Media Corporation, was born in 1970 and graduated from Beijing Youth Politics College. He established the company with his brother Dennis Wang (Wang Zhongjun) in 1994. From 1998, Mr. Wang started leading the film business of the company. Under his leadership, Huayi Brothers has produced over 160 widely popular blockbusters including many Chinese top-grossing movies, the total box office has surpassed more than RMB 30 billion. Huayi Brothers is recognized as the Number One brand in Chinese film industry. Mr. Wang is widely reputable as the Golden Movie Producer in China. In 2016, Mr. Wang is appointed Vice Chairman and CEO of media group, overseeing group operation, and driving business development as well as enhancing the synergy of its business units. Mr. Wang has won many industry accolades, include the Distinguished Contribution to the Entertainment Industry Award in 2008, Core Leader of Creative Industries Award in 2008, EY Entrepreneur of the Year in 2010, a placement on the Top 10 List of Marketing Professionals in China in 2013, the Best Influencer Award in 2015, the Best Movie Producer Award, the Most Respected Film People Award in 2016, the Leadership of the Industry Award by U.S.-China Film Summit, and one of the Top 10 China Power Players in 2017 by Hollywood Report. Mr. Wang also serves as Vice Chairman of the China Television Drama Production Industry Association, Vice Chairman of the China Film Distribution and Exhibition Association, Vice Chairman of the China Film Association Youth Film Board, and Chairman of Hengdian Film and Television Industry Association.