Shou Zi Chew (Singaporean Businessman) Biography

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Profession(s)	Military Officer Businessman
Known For	Being the CEO of TikTok

School	Hong Dao Primary School, Singapore The Chinese High School, Singapore Hwa Chong Junior College, Singapore
College/University	University College London, England Harvard Business School, Massachusetts
Qualifications	Bachelor of Science in Economics from University College London Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School

Food Habit	Non-vegetarian
Hobbies	Reading Playing Golf Playing Video Games

Marital Status	Married
Affairs/Girlfriends	Vivian Kao

Honours	Named in the 'Time 100' list of Most Influential People (2023) Recognized by Gold House as one of the most impactful Asians (2024)
Career Highlights	Served as an officer in the Singapore Armed Forces as part of the National Service upon graduation. Worked as an investment banker for Goldman Sachs from 2006 to 2008. Interned at Facebook while studying at Harvard Business School. Joined Xiaomi Corporation in July 2015 and served as CFO until April 2020. Worked as a partner in DST Global between 2010 and 2015, leading investments in significant companies. Appointed as CFO of ByteDance in March 2021 before becoming CEO of TikTok in May 2021.

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Career Highlights

Served as an officer in the Singapore Armed Forces as part of the National Service upon graduation.
Worked as an investment banker for Goldman Sachs from 2006 to 2008.
Interned at Facebook while studying at Harvard Business School.
Joined Xiaomi Corporation in July 2015 and served as CFO until April 2020.
Worked as a partner in DST Global between 2010 and 2015, leading investments in significant companies.
Appointed as CFO of ByteDance in March 2021 before becoming CEO of TikTok in May 2021.

Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/shouzichew/
Facebook	https://www.facebook.com/shouzichew
Twitter	https://x.com/shouchew

1. Enrolled in an elite Chinese-language school at the age of 12 due to outstanding exam results.
2. Developed a connection with Vivian Kao via email while both were enrolled at Harvard Business School.
3. During his service, he achieved the rank of Second Lieutenant in the Singapore Armed Forces.
4. His tenure at Xiaomi saw him advance to Partner, Director, and later President of International operations.
5. Under his leadership, TikTok became a major platform with significant influence, leading to controversy and hearings in the US Congress.