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Tony Xu

Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder, DoorDash · USA

✓ Verified current role· as of 2026-09-14

Tony Xu is the CEO of DoorDash. Xu is based in USA. Xu has held the role since 2013. Xu was born in 1985 in Nanjing and educated at Harvard University and Lynbrook High School.

Tony Xu is a Chinese-born American billionaire businessman and the co-founder and CEO of DoorDash.

Recent developments

AI summary of recent coverage

Recent coverage of Tony Xu has focused on his strategic vision for DoorDash across multiple fronts, including the company's approach to artificial intelligence, expansion into grocery e-commerce, and operational philosophy emphasizing incremental improvement. Headlines also document his share transactions and charitable activities, alongside his public remarks on founder ambition, AI's impact on productivity, and DoorDash's business partnerships in food delivery.

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Born
1985 · Nanjing
Citizenship
People's Republic of China, United States
Education
Harvard University, Lynbrook High School

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Tony Xu: FAQ

Who is Tony Xu?
Tony Xu is the Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder of DoorDash, based in USA.
What company does Tony Xu lead?
Tony Xu is CEO of DoorDash, a role held since 2013.
Where was Tony Xu educated?
Tony Xu studied at Harvard University, Lynbrook High School.