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Wife: Vivian Kao
Age: 42 Years
Height: 5' 9"
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Profession(s) | • Millitary Officer • Businessman |
| Known For | Being the CEO of Tik Tok |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height (approx.) | 5'9" (175 cm) |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Dark Brown |
| 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) |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 1 January 1983 (Saturday) |
| Age (as of 2025) | 42 Years |
| Birthplace | Singapore |
| Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
| Nationality | Singaporean |
| School | • Hong Dao Primary School (now Anderson Primary School), Singapore • The Chinese High School, Singapore • Hwa Chong Junior College (now Hwa Chong Institution), Bukit Timah, Central Region, Singapore |
| College/University | • University College London, England (2003-2006) • Harvard Business School, Massachusets (2008-2010) |
| Educational Qualification | • Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University College London, England • Master of Business Administration from the Harvard Business School, Massachusets |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Reading, Playing Golf, Playing Video Games |
| Controversies | • Questioned by US lawmakers over the impact of TikTok on children In 2023, he was questioned over the influence of TikTok, a video-sharing platform on the mental health of children and promoting eating disorders illegal drug sales and sexual exploitation among them. He was further questioned about the Chinese influence on the platform and his connection with the Chinese Communist Party. In response, Shou Zi Chew claimed that the content on the platform was regularly screened to prevent any harm to children. He further denied any connection with China and the Chinese Communist Party. After his testimony, U.S. senator Marco Rubio requested the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate Shou Zi Chew and accusing him for lying under oath. |
| Social Media | • Instagram |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Vivian Kao  |
| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | Vivian Kao (Businesswoman)  |
| Parents | Father- Construction Worker Mother- Bookkeeper |
| Money Factor | |
| Net Worth (approx.) | $200 million (as of 2025) |
When he was 12, his good marks on a national exam helped him get enrolled at an elite Chinese-language school.
After completing his schooling, he served as an officer in the Singapore Armed Forces as part of the National Service.
Shou Zi Chew in his Singapore Armed Forces uniform
At the passing-out ceremony of the Officer Cadet School (OCS), Singapore, he was awarded the rank of Second Lieutenant.
He worked as an investment banker for Goldman Sachs from 2006 to 2008 in London.
He met his wife, Vivian Kao, soon after they both got enrolled at Harvard Business School and interacted with her through e-mail in 2008.
He pursued an internship at Facebook while studying at Harvard Business School.
He works as a volunteer and a donor for the Harvard Business School and is a member of the HBS Fund Investors Society along with his wife.
He worked as a partner from 2010 to 2015 in the venture capital firm DST Global and was responsible for the firm’s investments in companies such as ‘Xiaomi Corporation,’ ‘JD.com,’ and ‘Alibaba.’
While working at DST Global, he led a team of early investors of ByteDance, a Chinese internet technology company known for developing video-sharing apps TikTok and Douyin.
In July 2015, he joined Xiaomi Corporation and served as its CFO ( Chief Financial Officer) till April 2020.
Shou Zi Chew at his Xiaomi Corporation office
He worked as a Partner, Director, and President of International at Xiaomi Corporation from November 2019 to March 2021.
In March 2021, he became the CFO of ByteDance.
In May 2021, he became the CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of TikTok.
Shou Zi Chew sitting in his TikTok office
In November 2021, he stepped down from his position of ByteDance CFO to focus on working as the CEO of TikTok.
In 2024, a video went viral of his public hearing in March 2023 before the United States Congress where Senator Tom Cotton repeatedly asked about his relationship with the Chinese Communist Party and Shou Zi Chew responded that he was a Singaporean multiple times.
Sen. Tom Cotton: "Have you ever been a member of the Chinese Communist Party?"
TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew: "Senator, I'm Singaporean. No."
Cotton: "Have you ever been associated or affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party?"
Chew: "No, senator. Again, I'm Singaporean." pic.twitter.com/1pZaQ64Wxz
— NBC News (@NBCNews) January 31, 2024
The interaction was seen as racist by social media users with many users pointing out Senator Tom Cotton’s lack of ability in differentiating between the two South Asian countries.
In 2024, TikTok was the lead sponsor of of Met Gala and Shou Zi Chew served as the honorary chairperson of the event.
Shou Zi Chew with his wife at the Met Gala
In April 2024, a bill was signed by the ex-President of America, Joe Biden requiring TikTok to be divested or sold to a US-based company by 19 January 2025 because of its connections with its Chinese parent company, ByteDance.
After Shou Zi Chew met US President Donald Trump , the ban on TikTok was extended by 75 days on 25 January 2025,
In an interview, Shou Zi Chew claimed that he considered Singapore’s founding prime minister, Lee Kuan Yew as his role model.
Shou Zi Chew is an animal enthusiast.
Shou Zi Chew holding a large snake
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Yes, in 2023, he was questioned about TikTok's influence on children's mental health, illegal drug sales, and sexual exploitation. He denied any connection with the Chinese Communist Party and claimed the platform screens content to prevent harm.
Yes, he served as an officer in the Singapore Armed Forces as part of National Service and was awarded the rank of Second Lieutenant at his passing-out ceremony.
Yes, while working at DST Global from 2010 to 2015, he led a team of early investors in ByteDance, the company behind TikTok and Douyin.
Yes, he worked as an investment banker for Goldman Sachs in London from 2006 to 2008.
Yes, during his time at Harvard Business School, he pursued an internship at Facebook.