Name: Zhang Yiming
Net worth: $49.3 billion Executive pay: $ 11 Billion
Company: ByteDance (TikTok)
Founder and Former CEO, ByteDance (TikTok)
The visionary behind ByteDance, has transformed digital content with TikTok, now one of the world’s most popular social media platforms. His strategic focus on AI-driven, personalized content has shaped ByteDance into a global tech giant. Zhang’s success has propelled him to the top of China’s rich list, with a net worth of $49.3 billion, thanks to ByteDance’s 60% profit growth despite regulatory pressures. Although he stepped down in 2021, his influence on the digital world endures, securing his place as an influential leader in tech.
