Leo Cai of China’s eHi Car Services to Address International Car Rental Show
In the Tuesday breakfast keynote address, Cai will highlight the fast-moving developments in Chinese car rental and new mobility offerings.
Leo Lihong Cai is executive vice president and chief marketing officer of eHi Car Services. (Photo courtesy of eHi Car Services.)
Leo Lihong Cai is executive vice president and chief marketing officer of eHi Car Services. (Photo courtesy of eHi Car Services.)
Leo Lihong Cai, executive vice president and chief marketing officer of eHi Car Services will deliver the breakfast keynote address at the 2018 International Car Rental Show.
In his address, “New Mobility in China,” Cai will discuss how the world’s largest middle class and internet user population is embracing the sharing economy and new transportation solutions.
One of the largest car rental companies in China, eHi Car Services offers leisure and corporate car rental and car services at more than 2,500 locations in 200 cities.
Prior to joining eHi, Cai served in executive positions at EMC Corporation, Hewlett-Packard, and Mercury Interactive Corporation. Cai holds advanced degrees from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, University of Missouri, and University of California, Berkeley.
"China is the growth market to watch when it comes to innovative transportation solutions,” says Chris Brown, executive editor of Auto Rental News, “and eHi Car Services is leading the charge. We’re excited to learn from Dr. Cai about the breathtaking changes and challenges facing the world’s largest automotive market.”
The 2018 International Car Rental Show will convene April 15-17 at Bally’s Las Vegas. Visit here for updates and to register. Full schedule coming soon.
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