TIME named him world's most influential 3 times, yet most people don't know Chinese titan Tencent's $63 billion boss - who is Ma Huateng?

Ma Huateng, also known as Pony Ma, is the influential co-founder, chairman, and CEO of Tencent, a global tech conglomerate. Despite a low public profile, his leadership has built Tencent into a powerhouse in gaming, social media, and financial services, with WeChat boasting over 1 billion users. Forbes estimates his net worth at $63 billion as of November 2025.

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