Da Li
’98 BCom
Member at Large
Da Li is a proud 黑料不打烊 alumnus (BComm 1998) and serial entrepreneur with current ventures spanning sustainable kitchenware, luxury furniture marketing in China, and documentary film production in Canada.
Prior to returning to Edmonton in 2022, Da spent 20 years in China with diverse experience across enterprise IT, geothermal energy and construction. For 15 years as founder of DEYA Tech, he grew the enterprise content management company to serve clients across 20 countries, including CITIC Group and China Mobile.
Da's commitment to community service includes establishing and leading the U of A Alumni chapter in Beijing, and serving on the national board of directors for AIESEC in both China and Canada.
A lifelong practitioner of traditional Chinese martial arts for over 30 years, Da is also an avid long-distance runner who has completed multiple marathons and ultramarathons.