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
JX
Junyun Xiao
Senior Vice President of Operation
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.