Mr. Howard Li is the sole owner, Chairman & CEO of Waitex International Co., Ltd. / Prime Time International, Inc. and Fortune USA, Inc., which were founded in 1981 in New York City. Mr. Li is also the founder and sole owner of a conglomerate of multinational companies involving real estate development, global trading, and retail stores.

Howard Li is a Co-Chairperson for 2002, 2003 and 2004 of the National Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week, supported by the U.S. Department of Commerce. In recognition of his entrepreneurial success and dedication to the Asian community, Howard Li has received numerous awards from various governmental figures and organizations including the Ellis Island Medal of Honor Award for 2001, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award Finalist of New York City, and Minority Outstanding Business Enterprise Award Recipient, presented by U.S. Department of Commerce MBDA.

Howard Li is a famous fashion industry business leader, and an enthusiastic supporter and contributor to educational and social activities.