Yifei Li

Yifei Li is an experienced professional in corporate development and commercial operations, currently serving as Director of Corporate Development at Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc. since March 2021, after previously holding the position of Associate Director of Commercial Operations. Prior to Ginkgo Bioworks, Yifei held multiple roles at Emulate, Inc. from October 2018 to March 2021, including Associate Director of Applied BioSciences and Alliance Manager. Yifei's career also includes significant experience at General Electric (GE) from 2013 to 2018, where roles included Senior Associate in Corporate Audit Staff, Commercial Director, and leader of Commercial Excellence initiatives. Early career experiences include internships at GE and teaching assistantship at the University of Pittsburgh, where Yifei earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering. Educational background also includes studies at North Allegheny and UNICAMP.