Yi He is the CEO of Binance. He is based in the United Arab Emirates. He was born in 1986.
Co-founder of Binance who served as Chief Marketing Officer before being appointed co-CEO in December 2025 alongside Richard Teng. Born in China around 1986, she previously worked as a television host and marketing executive before co-founding the cryptocurrency exchange in 2017.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Yi He's appointment as co-CEO of Binance alongside Richard Teng, a leadership transition announced in late 2025. The coverage has highlighted Yi He's prominence in the cryptocurrency industry, including recognition as the first crypto-native executive named to Fortune's Most Powerful Women in Business list in 2026. Articles have examined Yi He's role in building Binance and the dual leadership structure now guiding the cryptocurrency exchange.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- October 14, 1986
- Citizenship
- People's Republic of China
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Yi He: FAQ
- Who is Yi He?
- Yi He is the Co-CEO of Binance, based in United Arab Emirates.
- What company does Yi He lead?
- Yi He is CEO of Binance.