Zhang Zhidong (Tony Zhang) is a Chinese businessman, the self-made billionaire Co-founder and former Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Tencent Holdings Ltd. (HKSE: 0700), the global technology giant that created WeChat/QQ and dominates online gaming and social media in China. His career is rooted in elite computer science, software development, and technological disruption.

Zhang holds a B.S. in Computer Science from Shenzhen University. His philosophical approach centers on technological excellence, scale efficiency, and long-term commitment to platform stability and user experience (pioneering the modern Chinese social media model). He co-founded Tencent in 1998 with Ma Huateng (Pony Ma).

• Tencent Holdings (Co-founder & Former CTO): The core publicly traded asset, the global technology giant that operates WeChat/QQ and major online gaming platforms.
• Technology Pioneer: His success is built on scale software development and dominating the global market for social networking, messaging, and online gaming.
• Academic Background: He holds a B.S. in Computer Science.
• Investment Strategy: His wealth is secured by the colossal, long-term, stable profitability of the global social media and technology sector (derived from his massive equity stake).

Zhang Zhidong's strategic genius was his commitment to core technology and scalability. He co-founded Tencent in 1998, successfully building the platform into the dominant social media and gaming force by pioneering the QQ instant messaging service (and later WeChat). His structural contribution is immense: pioneering the scale messaging and social networking model that fundamentally transformed communication in China. He served as CTO for many years, overseeing all technological aspects of the company's hyper-growth.

He stepped down as CTO in 2014 (remaining a major shareholder) to focus on private investments and philanthropy. His wealth is secured by the colossal, long-term, stable profitability of the global technology and social media sector.

Zhang Zhidong's social impact stems from Tencent's role in pioneering the modern digital communication and social media platforms (WeChat/QQ) used by over a billion people globally. His personal philanthropy supports various educational and community initiatives, often focused on technology access and computer science education.

His personal philanthropy supports various community and educational initiatives.

Zhang Zhidong maintains the professional, composed style of a technology executive. His attire is consistently formal and high-quality, favoring tailored business suits. His aesthetic reflects serious authority and intellectual depth, typical of a pioneer in the specialized software sector.

Residing in Shenzhen, China, his luxury is the immense security and financial reward derived from his multi-billion dollar fortune. His life is dedicated to technology innovation, strategic management, and software architecture.