Chen Yidan
陈一丹
陈一丹
1971 (age 52–53)
Chinese
Co-founder and former CAO of Tencent
Founder of Wuhan College
Founder of the Chen Yidan Charity Foundation
Founder of the Yidan Prize Foundation
Education[edit]
Chen Yidan was born in Huizhou, Guangdong, and grew up in Shenzhen, Guangdong. He obtained a bachelor's degree in applied chemistry from Shenzhen University and a master's degree in economic law from Nanjing University.[1][2] He subsequently earned a Doctor of Business Administration from Singapore Management University.[3]
Tencent[edit]
In 1998, Chen Yidan co-founded the internet holding company Tencent alongside Ma Huateng,[4] Zhang Zhidong,[5] Xu Chenye, and Zeng Liqing.[2][6] He served as the company's chief administrative officer (CAO).[7] Yidan also led the company's Tencent Charity Foundation.[8][9][7]
In March 2013, Yidan stepped down as Tencent's CAO.[10] He continued to be involved with the company as an advisor, sponsor, and honorary chairman of the Tencent Charity Foundation.[11][12][10]