Ren Zhengfei has been honored by TIME magazine as one of the top 100 influencers in global AI for 2025, recognized as a 'Leader' in the field. In 1987, he founded Huawei and successfully steered the company to prominence in AI, marked by significant milestones like the Ascend 384 Super Node and the HarmonyOS operating system. By 2024, Huawei's revenue had soared to $118 billion, representing a 22.4% year-on-year growth.