Charles Li

 

Charles Li is a financial leader and supporter of blockchain. He is recognized primarily as the previous CEO of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX). After working for more than 10 years at HKEX, Li shifted his focus to DeFi space.

 

Quick Facts

 

Full name	Charles Li Xiaojia
Birth	25-03-1961, Beijing, China
Nationality	Chinese
Education	Columbia Law School
Wife/Partner	Married
Net worth	Estimated in millions

 

Li established Micro Connect, a platform utilizing blockchain technology for investments in small businesses. His efforts concentrate on financial innovation, tokenized assets, and increasing blockchain adoption in traditional markets.

 

He has collaborated with multiple blockchain experts to grow his vision of DeFi. Li also believes that DeFi using blockchain can be a tool for financial freedom.

 

Charles Li - Career Highlights

 

• 2003 – Became China CEO of Merrill Lynch.

 

• 2010 – Appointed CEO of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX).

 

• 2018 – Supported blockchain and fintech adoption in Hong Kong markets.

 

• 2021 – Founded Micro Connect, focusing on tokenized investments.

 

• 2023 – Launched blockchain-based financial solutions for SMEs.

 

• 2024 – Expanded Micro Connect’s role in crypto and digital finance.

 

He backs blockchain capital markets, helping in the connection between traditional finance and digital assets. Li is still influencing the future of cryptocurrency, financial technology, and decentralized finance (DeFi).

 

Useful Links To Connect With Charles Li

 

Platform	Link
X (formerly Twitter)	twitter.com/CharlesLi
LinkedIn profile	linkedin.com/in/charlesli
Micro connect website	microconnect.com
HKEX website	hkex.com.hk