Charles Li
Founder at
Micro Connect (H. K.) Investments Ltd.
Profile
Charles Li is the founder of Micro Connect (H.
K.) Investments Ltd., founded in 2021, serving as Chairman.
Current jobs include Chairman at Micro Connect International Finance Co., Ltd. since 2025; Director at LME Holdings Ltd. since 2012; Director at China Entrepreneurs Forum since 2005; Director at Otov Alfa Holdings Ltd.; Council Member at The University of Hong Kong; and Trustee at Asia Business Council.
Former jobs include Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director at Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd. from 2010 to 2020; Chief Executive Officer at Hong Kong Stock Exchange; Chairman at JPMorgan Securities (China) Co. Ltd. from 2003 to 2009; Chairman at HKFE Clearing Corp., Ltd.; Chairman at The SEHK Options Clearing House Ltd.; Chairman at Hong Kong Securities Clearing Co., Ltd.; Chairman at The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Ltd.; Chairman at Hong Kong Futures Exchange Ltd.; Independent Director at MarketAxess Holdings, Inc. from 2021 to 2023; Independent Director at China Vanke Co., Ltd. from 2008 to 2010; Independent Non-Executive Director at Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co., Ltd.; Director at The London Metal Exchange; Associate at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP from 1991 to 1993; Associate at Brown & Wood LLC from 1993 to 1994; and President at Merrill Lynch International, Inc. (China) from 1994 to 2000.
Education includes graduate degrees from The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York and Columbia Law School (1991), a graduate degree from The University of Alabama (1988), and an undergraduate degree from Xiamen University (1984).
Charles Li active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
China Entrepreneurs Forum
 China Entrepreneurs Forum The China Entrepreneurs Forum, also known as the Yabuli Entrepreneurs Forum, is an independent platform established in 2001 by grassroots entrepreneurs to foster open, constructive dialogue and exchange of ideas among Chinese business leaders. The non-profit company is based in Beijing, China. It emphasizes equality, inclusiveness, and a relaxed environment where entrepreneurs share insights to drive economic development, personal growth, and social responsibility. The forum operates under the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce and gathers influential figures from major Chinese companies across diverse industries. Its research center produces publications such as development confidence index reports, white papers, magazines, and articles addressing economic development, entrepreneurship challenges, policy analysis, sustainability, and trade issues. Key themes include the impact of COVID-19, economic innovation, ESG practices, green infrastructure, and China’s evolving role in global markets, especially along the Belt and Road Initiative. The forum also offers partnership programs providing corporate members with branding opportunities, event access, speaking engagements, and public relations support. It organizes a series of events, including the flagship Yabuli annual conference, summer annual conferences, special summits, Sino-US roundtables, innovation conferences for young entrepreneurs, CEO seminars, and financial summits, serving as platforms for discussing key economic topics, fostering business exchanges, and promoting international cooperation. The Chinese company was founded by Yuan Tian, Zhen Hua Mao. | Director/Board Member | 12/10/2009 |
LME Holdings Ltd.
 LME Holdings Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a holding comapny with interests in the trading of non-ferrous metal products | Director/Board Member | 06/12/2012 |
Asia Business Council | Director/Board Member | - |
University of Hong Kong
 University of Hong Kong Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Micro Connect (H. K.) Investments Ltd.
 Micro Connect (H. K.) Investments Ltd. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Operates a financial technology platform and market infrastructure that provides revenue-based financing services | Founder | 01/01/2021 |
Otov Alfa Holdings Ltd.
 Otov Alfa Holdings Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Functions as an investment holding company | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Charles Li
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| MARKETAXESS HOLDINGS INC. | Director/Board Member | 07/06/2023 |
| HONG KONG EXCHANGES AND CLEARING LIMITED | Chief Executive Officer | 31/12/2020 |
Hong Kong Stock Exchange
 Hong Kong Stock Exchange Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Stock exchange | Chief Executive Officer | 31/12/2020 |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 25 |
|---|---|
MarketAxess Holdings, Inc.
 MarketAxess Holdings, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Operates an electronic multi-party platform for the trading of fixed income securities | Finance |
The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York
 The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd.
 Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Owns and operates securities exchanges and clearing services | Finance |
China Vanke Co., Ltd.
 China Vanke Co., Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Develops and manages real estate properties | Finance |
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
 Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services | Commercial Services |
LME Holdings Ltd.
LME Holdings Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a holding comapny with interests in the trading of non-ferrous metal products | Finance |
Brown & Wood LLC
 Brown & Wood LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services | Commercial Services |
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co., Ltd.
 Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co., Ltd. Regional BanksFinance Provides banking and financial services | Finance |
University of Hong Kong
University of Hong Kong Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The University of Alabama
 The University of Alabama Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Xiamen University
 Xiamen University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Asia Business Council | |
Merrill Lynch International, Inc. (China)
 Merrill Lynch International, Inc. (China) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Finance |
The London Metal Exchange (United Kingdom)
 The London Metal Exchange (United Kingdom) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides facilities, along with the management and regulatory structure, for trading | Finance |
China Entrepreneurs Forum
China Entrepreneurs Forum The China Entrepreneurs Forum, also known as the Yabuli Entrepreneurs Forum, is an independent platform established in 2001 by grassroots entrepreneurs to foster open, constructive dialogue and exchange of ideas among Chinese business leaders. The non-profit company is based in Beijing, China. It emphasizes equality, inclusiveness, and a relaxed environment where entrepreneurs share insights to drive economic development, personal growth, and social responsibility. The forum operates under the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce and gathers influential figures from major Chinese companies across diverse industries. Its research center produces publications such as development confidence index reports, white papers, magazines, and articles addressing economic development, entrepreneurship challenges, policy analysis, sustainability, and trade issues. Key themes include the impact of COVID-19, economic innovation, ESG practices, green infrastructure, and China’s evolving role in global markets, especially along the Belt and Road Initiative. The forum also offers partnership programs providing corporate members with branding opportunities, event access, speaking engagements, and public relations support. It organizes a series of events, including the flagship Yabuli annual conference, summer annual conferences, special summits, Sino-US roundtables, innovation conferences for young entrepreneurs, CEO seminars, and financial summits, serving as platforms for discussing key economic topics, fostering business exchanges, and promoting international cooperation. The Chinese company was founded by Yuan Tian, Zhen Hua Mao. | |
Hong Kong Securities Clearing Co., Ltd.
 Hong Kong Securities Clearing Co., Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides securities clearing services | Commercial Services |
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Ltd.
 The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides stock exchange services | Finance |
J.P. Morgan Securities (China) Co., Ltd.
 J.P. Morgan Securities (China) Co., Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Finance |
Columbia Law School
 Columbia Law School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Hong Kong Futures Exchange Ltd.
 Hong Kong Futures Exchange Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Operates futures and options exchanges | Finance |
HKFE Clearing Corp., Ltd.
 HKFE Clearing Corp., Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Operates as a stock exchange clearing house | Finance |
The SEHK Options Clearing House Ltd.
 The SEHK Options Clearing House Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides futures and options clearing and settlement services | Finance |
Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Hong Kong Stock Exchange Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Stock exchange | Finance |
Otov Alfa Holdings Ltd.
Otov Alfa Holdings Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Functions as an investment holding company | Finance |
Micro Connect (H. K.) Investments Ltd.
Micro Connect (H. K.) Investments Ltd. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Operates a financial technology platform and market infrastructure that provides revenue-based financing services | Finance |
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