Ning Li

Ning Li is an entrepreneur known for founding Typology, a skincare brand based in Paris, and for co-founding MADE.COM, a design and interiors company based in London.

Career Overview

• Founder of Typology: Launched in February 2019, Typology focuses on providing transparent, natural, and vegan skincare products through a digital platform. It has become the top-selling skincare brand online in France since 2021.1

• Co-founder and CEO of MADE.COM: Ning co-founded MADE.COM in 2010, aiming to offer high-end design at accessible prices. He led the company until 2017 and remained involved as a board member until late 2022.12

• Previous Ventures: Before these roles, he co-founded MYFAB, a flash sale website, and worked as an assistant to the founder at Meetic, a dating service, and interned at Rothschild & Co and Boston Consulting Group.1

Educational Background

Ning Li holds a Master of Science degree in Entrepreneurship from HEC Paris, where he studied from 2003 to 2006.1

Personal Background

Originally from China, Ning moved to France at the age of 16 to pursue his education. His experiences as an immigrant have influenced his entrepreneurial journey, providing him with unique perspectives on business and resilience.2