Core Insights - The article highlights the recognition of Yu Hao, founder and CEO of Chasing Technology, as the "2025 Cover Person Impact Industry Innovation Award" for his leadership in driving the company towards high-end markets and making technological innovation accessible to the public [1][3]. Company Overview - Chasing Technology, founded in 2017, has rapidly established itself as a global high-end technology brand, with products spanning high-end smart home appliances, smart cars, smart kitchen appliances, smart cleaning devices, outdoor smart equipment, and personal care products [4][5]. - The company has achieved a compound annual growth rate of over 100% for six consecutive years, positioning itself as a flagship for Chinese technological innovation on the global stage [3][4]. Strategic Focus - The company has adopted a high-end branding strategy since its inception, aiming to position itself as a global enterprise that benchmarks its technology and products against international standards [5][7]. - Yu Hao emphasizes that the core competitiveness of a new generation of high-end technology consumer brands should be "high-end, technology, and fashion," advocating for a long-term approach to enhance product innovation and brand recognition [5][7]. Market Performance - As of 2023, Chasing Technology has successfully achieved significant milestones in efficiency improvement, brand elevation, and market share growth, overcoming the industry's "impossible triangle" challenge [7]. - The company has attained the number one market share in nearly 20 countries and regions, including Germany, France, and Singapore, demonstrating the importance of technological innovation for high-end technology brands [7]. Technological Innovation - Chasing Technology invests heavily in research and development, allocating one-third of its budget to existing technology iterations, one-third to innovations in current fields, and one-third to new technology innovations, ensuring sustainable technological advancement [10]. - The company holds a series of authorized patents in core technology areas, maintaining a leading position globally, which enhances product innovation and consumer experience [10]. Recent Developments - Recently, Yu Hao acquired a 54.90% stake in Jiamei Packaging for approximately 2.282 billion yuan, which is expected to inject vitality into technological innovation within the traditional packaging industry, promoting a shift towards robotics and artificial intelligence [10]. - The acquisition aims to help Jiamei Packaging achieve international standards and gradually expand into global markets, including Germany, the United States, and Italy [10]. Future Outlook - The future global industry landscape is expected to present three major opportunities: the combination of China's manufacturing and engineering talent, disruptive technologies creating competitive advantages, and the restructuring of global supply chains [11]. - Yu Hao envisions a future where global resources, Chinese research and development, local manufacturing, and world consumption converge, aiming to create high-end technology enterprises that significantly enhance productivity [11].
追觅科技俞浩荣膺中国新闻周刊“2025 封面人物”
Zhong Jin Zai Xian·2025-12-20 07:33