Shou Zi Chew Age, Wiki and Bio

Shou Zi Chew

Quick Info

ProfessionBusinessman
NationalitySingaporean
Date of Birth01/01/1983
Age42 years
BirthplaceSingapore

Bio/Wiki

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

Physical Stats & More

Height5'9" (175 cm)
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorDark Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

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

Personal Life

Food HabitNon-vegetarian
Hobbies
  • Reading
  • Playing Golf
  • Playing Video Games

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsVivian Kao

Family

FatherConstruction Worker
MotherBookkeeper
SpouseVivian Kao

Career

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.

Some Lesser Known Facts

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