Ma Huateng Short biography
Ma Huateng, also known as Pony Ma, born October 29, 1971, is a Chinese business magnate, investor, and philanthropist. He is the co-founder and chief executive officer of Tencent, one of the most valuable companies in the world. Tencent's products and services include social media (WeChat, QQ), online gaming (League of Legends, Honor of Kings), music streaming (QQ Music), digital payments (WeChat Pay), and cloud computing (Tencent Cloud).
Ma was born in Chaoyang, Guangdong Province, China. He studied computer science at Shenzhen University, where he graduated in 1993. After graduating, he worked as a software engineer at China Motion Telecom Development Ltd. In 1998, Ma co-founded Tencent with several friends. The company initially focused on developing instant messaging software but quickly expanded into other areas, such as online gaming and digital payments.
Under Ma's leadership, Tencent has become one of the most successful technology companies in the world. The company's products and services are used by billions of people around the globe. Ma is considered to be one of the most visionary entrepreneurs in China, and he has been credited with transforming the Chinese internet landscape.
