Shou Zi Chew is the CEO of TikTok. Chew is based in People's Republic of China. Chew was born in 1983 in Singapore and educated at Harvard Business School and Hwa Chong Institution.
Shou Zi Chew is a Singaporean business executive who has been the chief executive officer (CEO) of TikTok, an online video platform owned by Chinese company ByteDance, since 2021. He was also the previously chief financial officer (CFO) of Xiaomi.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage of Shou Zi Chew has centered on TikTok's efforts to navigate US regulatory pressures and avoid a ban, including a joint venture deal announced in December 2025 involving divestment of US operations to American investors including Oracle. Chew has also been called to testify before Congress alongside other tech CEOs regarding children's online safety, and has led organizational realignment as TikTok prepares for the restructured US operations. Coverage has additionally examined Chew's background, including prior experience at Facebook, and TikTok's investor relationships in the Middle East amid the broader US regulatory debate surrounding the platform.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- January 1, 1983 · Singapore
- Citizenship
- Singapore
- Education
- Harvard Business School, Hwa Chong Institution, University College London
- Awards
- Asia's Most Influential Singapore
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Shou Zi Chew: FAQ
- What company does Shou Zi Chew lead?
- Shou Zi Chew is CEO of TikTok.
- Where was Shou Zi Chew educated?
- Shou Zi Chew studied at Harvard Business School, Hwa Chong Institution, University College London.