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    Lei Chen

    Co-Chief Executive Officer at PDD Holdings Inc
    Board
    Since April 2023
    Age
    44 years
    Education
    Earned a bachelor's degree in computer science from Tsinghua University and a doctoral degree in computer science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
    Tenure
    Joined PDD in 2016 and held key roles including Chief Technology Officer, Chief Executive Officer, Chairman, and now serves as Co-Chief Executive Officer since April 2023.

    Also at PDD Holdings Inc

    About

    Lei Chen is a founding member of PDD, contributing to its growth since 2016 when he first joined as Chief Technology Officer.

    He earned his academic credentials with a bachelor's degree in computer science from Tsinghua University and a doctoral degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, which paved the way for a robust career in technology and leadership.

    Throughout his tenure at PDD, he has progressed through several key positions, notably serving as CEO and Chairman before transitioning to his current role as Co-Chief Executive Officer in April 2023, demonstrating his significant impact on both the technological and strategic evolution of the company.

    $PDD Performance Under Lei Chen

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    PDDChairman of the Board of Directors March 2021 - April 2023 Held before becoming Co-Chief Executive Officer
    PDDChief Executive Officer July 2020 - April 2023 N/A
    PDDChief Technology Officer 2016 - 2020 N/A
    PDDDirector Feb 2017 - July 2018; July 2020 - April 2023 Multiple terms
    Xinyoudi StudioChief Technology Officer 2011 - N/A N/A
    GoogleIntern N/A N/A
    Yahoo Inc.Intern N/A N/A
    IBMIntern N/A N/A

    External Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Wageningen UniversityProfessor / Department Head of Toxicology 2001 - Present Expert in food tech research with over three decades of expertise in food safety