Founded in November, 1998, Tencent is a leading provider of Internet value added services in China. Since its establishment, Tencent has maintained steady growth under its user-oriented operating strategies. On June 16, 2004, Tencent Holdings Limited (SEHK 700) went public on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

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Li Dong Sheng is an independent non-executive director at [Tencent](/org/tencent). Li was previously a CPU design engineer at [Huawei](/org/huawei), Theirilicon, and Phytium. Li also worked as a digital IC design engineer at New Adventure. Li Dong Sheng started their career as a research assistant at Xi'an Jiaotong University.

Li Dong Sheng has a Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the [University of Southern California](/org/university-of-southern-california), and a master's degree in Electrical Engineering from Xi'an Jiaotong University.

Li Dong Sheng

Hinds is the US delegation lead to the Moving Pictures Experts Group (MPEG), formed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) to set global standards for audio and video compression and transmission.

Hinds, who has extensive experience in immersive media for extended reality (XR), light field panels, video and content distribution, serves as Chairperson for the International Committee for Information Technology Standards (INCITS) L3.1 Committee, a group focused on the standardization of coded representation of audio, picture, multimedia and hypermedia information.

Prior to [Tencent](/org/tencent), Dr. Hinds was Principal Architect for [CableLabs](/org/cablelabs), responsible for developing the overarching strategy for immersive media and related technologies on behalf of [CableLabs](/org/cablelabs) and its members. In 2019, she co-founded Immersive Digital Experiences Alliance (IDEA), a non-profit industry alliance working towards developing an interchange and distribution format for streaming immersive media over commercial networks to drive XR displays and light field panels.

Dr. Hinds has been a long-time contributor to the MPEG committee standards activities and has actively contributed to video-related projects as well as serving as chair of the MPEG Ad hoc Group for the exploration of light field technologies.

Arianne Hinds

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Jing Gao

yue liang

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Yi Chia Wu

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Anderson Lin

超 柳

Oliver Sun

Christian Wu

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Arthur is a hybrid professor, intertwining his career between academic and corporate worlds. As a professor, he had taught at the University of Michigan and [China Europe International Business School](/org/china-europe-international-business-school). As a corporate executive, he served as Chief HR Officer of Acer Group from 1998 to 2002. Since 2008, he takes on the role as Senior Management Advisor of [Tencent](/org/tencent) Holdings and sits on the Executive Leadership Committee. In this capacity, he supports and facilitates organizational innovation and leadership development within [Tencent](/org/tencent) and its key strategic partners such as [JD.com](/org/jd-com), DiDi, Meituan Dianping, and [58.com](/org/58-com). He also serves as Dean of [Tencent](/org/tencent) X University, a corporate university that has approximately 300 CEO alumni.

Arthur Yeung

Leon also serves as Chairman of [Tencent](/org/tencent) Foundation and Chairman of [Tencent](/org/tencent) Research Institute. He joined [Tencent](/org/tencent) in 2002 and has been overseeing public policies, legal affairs, information security, corporate social responsibility, administration, infrastructure projects and procurement since September 2007. He was responsible for the establishment of [Tencent](/org/tencent) Charity Foundation and led the formation of [Tencent](/org/tencent) Research Institute. He also serves as secretary of the Party committee in [Tencent](/org/tencent).
Leon received a Bachelor of Law degree from Zhongnan University of Economics and Law and subsequently acquired the legal qualification.

Leon Guo

David drives [Tencent](/org/tencent)’s participation in new technologies, business areas, research collaborations and ideas. He has worked on building [Tencent](/org/tencent)'s international footprint and entrance into new business areas since 2001. Prior to [Tencent](/org/tencent), David worked for [Naspers](/org/naspers) in China.

David Wallerstein

Mark was pomoted to Chief Operating Officer of [Tencent](/org/tencent) in May 2012, and currently leads the development of both Interactive Entertainment Group and Platform & Content Group. Mark joined [Tencent](/org/tencent) in 2000, and was promoted in 2005 to oversee research and development, operations, marketing and sales of gaming products for the Interactive Entertainment Business division. He has led the Platform and Content Group since 2018. Prior to [Tencent](/org/tencent), he worked at Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

Mark Ren

Zhang Xiulan has been an independent non-executive director since August 2022. Professor Zhang is currently a consultant at the University of California, San Francisco. She was previously the Dean of the School of Social Development and Public Policy, Beijing Normal University. She was also a member of the 11th and 12th Beijing Municipal Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and a member of the Healthcare Reform Advisory Committee of the State Council. Professor Zhang has led over 40 research projects, including national level priority social science projects, and projects funded by the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Ministry of Education. In expert capacity, Professor Zhang has also provided expert consultation to government on policy making, including the 11th National Five-Year Plan, the “Five Guarantees Regulations”, the Adjustment Mechanism for Urban Minimum Living Standard, Urban and Rural Medical Assistance Policy, Social Assistance System and others. In addition, Professor Zhang has also worked on mandates from the State Council Healthcare Restructuring Office, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Health, Ford Foundation, European Union, World Bank, World Health Organization, UNICEF, Save the Children Foundation and other organizations. Professor Zhang received her Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Geography, and Master’s Degree in Economic Geography from the Beijing Normal University in 1985 and 1988, respectively. After graduation, she joined the “China Society”, a newspaper published by the Ministry of Civil Affairs as an Editor. In 1999, she received her Doctor of Philosophy in Social Welfare from the University of California at Berkeley with her research focused on social protection, social policy, social welfare and healthcare. In the same year, Professor Zhang founded the first Institute of Social Development and Public Policy in China at the Beijing Normal University, which subsequently became the School of Social Development and Public Policy.

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Traven Teng

Davis joined Tencent in 2013 and was promoted to Senior Vice President in 2020, currently responsible for the exploration and development of Tencent’s Advertising and Smart Retail businesses. He also oversees strategic development of Tencent and drives the Group’s strategic upgrade and business collaboration. Davis has many years of experience in strategy consulting and management. Prior to joining Tencent, he was a partner at McKinsey & Company and the managing partner of its Taiwan office.

Davis graduated from National Taiwan University with a Bachelor of Sociology degree and received a Master of Business Administration degree from Harvard University.

Davis Lin

Steven joined [Tencent](/org/tencent) in 2007 and was promoted to Senior Vice President in 2013, currently responsible for the international distribution of [Tencent](/org/tencent) Games, establishing and maintaining long-term business partnerships and cooperation for [Tencent](/org/tencent). Prior to joining [Tencent](/org/tencent), Steven served as the General Manager of the games division of OPTIC Communications Co.,Ltd., gaining multiple years of experience in network communication and gaming industries.
Steven graduated from Shanghai Jiaotong University, majoring in computer and application, and received an EMBA degree from [Fudan University](/org/fudan-university).

Steven Ma

Dan joined [Tencent](/org/tencent) in 2002 and has been overseeing talent development and functional management since May 2008. Prior to joining [Tencent](/org/tencent), Dan was responsible for HR management at [ZTE Corporation](/org/zte-corporation). He has accumulated more than 18 years of experience in IT and internet industries.

Xi Dan

Shan joined [Tencent](/org/tencent) in 2000 and currently serves as Senior Executive Vice President of [Tencent](/org/tencent) and President of the Technology and Engineering Group. Previously, Shan served as General Manager of the IM Product Division, Vice President of the Platform Research and Development System and Senior Vice President of the Operations Platform System. Since March 2008, he has been responsible for managing the group’s operating system. Since May 2012, he has been leading the Technology and Engineering Group. He has many years’ experience in Internet technology. Prior to joining [Tencent](/org/tencent), he worked for Shenzhen Liming Network Systems Limited.


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Bao Zhu Kong

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Patrick Coleman

Terri Wang is currently an HR at [Tencent](/org/tencent). Terri previously worked as a research assistant at [Tsinghua University](/org/tsinghua-university) from April 2019 to September 2019. Prior to that, they were a research assistant at Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen) from December 2018 to April 2019. Terri also interned at Iflytek Co., Ltd. from August 2018 to December 2018.

Terri Wang

Cathy Gao

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Pony Ma is one of [Tencent](/org/tencent)’s Co-Founders and currently serves as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. Pony oversees strategic development, overall direction and management of [Tencent](/org/tencent). Before founding [Tencent](/org/tencent) in 1998, Pony led research and development for the internet paging system at China Motion Telecom Development Limited, a telecommunications services and products provider in China. He has more than 20 years of experience in the telecommunications and Internet industries. Pony received his Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Shenzhen University in 1993.

Pony Ma

Martin joined the Company in 2005 as Chief Strategy and Investment Officer and was responsible for corporate strategies, investments, merger and acquisitions and investor relations. In 2006, Martin was promoted to President of the Company to manage the day-to-day operations. In 2007, he was appointed as Executive Director of the Board. Prior to [Tencent](/org/tencent), Martin was an executive director at Goldman Sachs (Asia) L.L.C.’s investment banking division and the Chief Operating Officer of its Telecom, Media and Technology Group.

Martin Lau

Co-founded [Tencent](/org/tencent) in 1998, Daniel has been serving as Chief Information Officer. He oversees strategic planning and development of [Tencent](/org/tencent)’s website properties and communities and customer relations. Previously, Daniel worked at Shenzhen Data Telecommunications Bureau where he gained management experience in software system design, Internet management, sales and marketing.
Daniel received a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Shenzhen University and a Master of Science degree in Computer Science from Nanjing University.

Daniel Xu

Dowson leads [Tencent](/org/tencent)'s efforts to serve industries pursuing digital transformation since October 2018. He is responsible for cloud business and enterprise-facing services, as well as co-leads social advertising business. Dowson also serves as chairman of the board for [Tencent](/org/tencent) Music Entertainment Group. Previously, Dowson was the president of Social Network Group (SNG), and responsible for the development strategy of QQ communication, social networking platforms, value-added services, and open platforms. Before joining [Tencent](/org/tencent), he worked at Sendmail Inc., where he led the development of operator-scale email and messaging systems. He also worked at Oracle, where he managed the development and testing of its servers and applications.

Dowson Tong

Co-founded [Tencent](/org/tencent) in 1998, Tony served as Chief Technology Officer until 2014. He currently serves as Advisor Emeritus and Honorary Dean of the [Tencent](/org/tencent) Academy. Previously, he oversaw the development of [Tencent](/org/tencent)'s proprietary technologies, and built and led an industry-leading technical team. Tony received his Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Shenzhen University in 1993 and a Master of Science degree in Computer Application and System Structure from South China University of Technology in 1996.

Tony Zhang

Co-founded [Tencent](/org/tencent) in 1998, Charles has served as Chief Administration Officer until 2013. He currently serves as Founder and Honorary Chairman of [Tencent](/org/tencent) Charity Foundation, and Advisor Emeritus. Previously, he oversaw administration, legal affairs, human resources and the charity fund. He was also responsible for [Tencent](/org/tencent)’s management system, intellectual property rights and government relations. Prior to [Tencent](/org/tencent), he worked in the Shenzhen Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine Bureau. Charles received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Applied Chemistry from Shenzhen University in 1993, a Master of Law Degree in Economic Law from Nanjing University in 1996 and a Doctor of Business Administration Degree from the [Singapore Management University](/org/singapore-management-university) in 2019.

Charles Chen

Co-founded [Tencent](/org/tencent) in 1998, Jason has served as Chief Operating Officer from 1999 to 2007. He was responsible for [Tencent](/org/tencent)'s business lines and product portfolios, as well as sales and marketing activities across China. Prior to [Tencent](/org/tencent), Jason worked at Shenzhen Data Telecommunications Bureau and was familiar with China’s Internet and telecommunications industries. Jason currently serves as Advisor Emeritus of [Tencent](/org/tencent).


Jason Zeng

Ke Yang

Ian Charles Stone

Charles St Leger Searle

Jacobus Petrus Bekker

Yang Siu Shun

James joined [Tencent](/org/tencent) in 2011. He is responsible for strategic planning and implementation, mergers and acquisitions, investment activities and investor relations. Prior to joining [Tencent](/org/tencent), James was a managing director at [Goldman Sachs](/org/goldman-sachs) in New York, leading the bank’s communications, media and entertainment research team, which analyzed Internet, entertainment and media companies globally.
James is a CFA® charter-holder and received a degree from Oxford University.

James Mitchell

Allen joined [Tencent](/org/tencent) in March 2005, initially as General Manager of the Guangzhou R&D division. He led the QQ Mail team to grow into the largest email service provider in China. In 2011, Weixin was launched, and he was regarded as the Founding Father of Weixin. In September 2012, he was promoted to Senior Vice President in charge of product and team management of Weixin/WeChat and QQ Mail. In May 2014, Allen was promoted to Senior Executive Vice President, overseeing the development of Weixin Group.

Allen Zhang

John joined [Tencent](/org/tencent) in 2004 as Financial Controller. In 2008, he was promoted to Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President. He was appointed as Chief Financial Officer in May 2012. Prior to joining [Tencent](/org/tencent), John worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers as Senior Manager (audit services).

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