Flexiv CEO Shiquan Wang has been selected as a member of the World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders (YGL) Class of 2025. Wang has been a leader in the adaptive robotics revolution, transforming industries through flexible automation.
Shiquan joins 116 exceptional individuals under the age of 40 who are redefining leadership in a rapidly changing world. The YGL community, comprising of more than 1,400 members and alumni from more than 120 countries, represents a global network of public and private sector pioneers united by a shared commitment to creating lasting, positive impact in their fields, communities and beyond.
“Being selected as a Young Global Leader is both a humbling honor and a meaningful acknowledgment of the work we’ve done at Flexiv,” Shiquan says. “At Flexiv, we’re driven by a commitment to creating a universal robotic product platform that enables the development of new automation solutions across all industries. By fusing force-control with hierarchical intelligence, we’ve created truly adaptive robots that enhance safety, productivity and efficiency, all the while empowering businesses to do more with less. I’m proud our efforts have been recognized, and I’m excited to join the YGL community to collaborate on solutions to global challenges.”
Since co-founding Flexiv in 2016, Shiquan has championed the development of new products and provided a strategic vision for the future. Under his leadership, the company has launched the Rizon 4, 4s, 10, 10s, Moonlight parallel robot and the Grav series of grippers. These products have been adopted in many industries ranging from food processing to electronics manufacturing.
“As these exceptional leaders continue to push boundaries and shape the future of their fields, they will inspire others to embrace change and accelerate progress,” says Nicole Schwab, chair of the board of the forum of Young Global Leaders Foundation.
Founded in 2004, the World Economic Forum’s Forum of Young Global Leaders was created to identify and connect future leaders committed to improving the state of the world. Members of the 2025 class will embark on a three-year leadership journey, gaining access to executive education, thematic gatherings and opportunities to contribute to strategic initiatives aligned with the World Economic Forum’s mission.
