Billionaire Profile
Rui Chen
Global Rank
#2793

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Rui Chen

CEO, Online entertainment
CHINA
Real-Time Net Worth
$1.26B
Estimated based on Online entertainment stock value as of March 6, 2026
-3.22% (24h)
Age
48
Source
Online entertainment
Industry
Media & Entertainment
Citizenship
CHINA

Biography

Rui Chen, born in China, is the CEO of Bilibili, a Shanghai-headquartered online media company. He co-founded Cheetah Mobile, a software firm, and has over 20 years of experience in the internet and technology industries. Chen has been the chairman of the board of directors and chief executive officer of Bilibili since November 2014, leading the company's strategic development and expansion into a full-spectrum video community. Chen also made angel investments in various companies.

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In-Depth Profile

Early Life

Information about Rui Chen's early life is limited, but he was born in China. Chen is a graduate of the Chengdu University of Information Technology.

Rise to Success

Chen's career includes co-founding Cheetah Mobile, a software firm. In November 2014, Chen was appointed CEO and chairman of the board of Bilibili. Before this, Chen was an early member of Bilibili's community and started watching anime on the platform in 2010 and was the fifth member of the company. Under Chen's leadership, Bilibili has grown into a major online media platform.

Key Business Strategies

Chen led the strategic development of Bilibili since its founding, spearheading initiatives that transformed Bilibili to a full-spectrum video community covering a wide array of content categories. Chen has overseen the company's expansion through acquisitions and partnerships, including acquiring e-sports teams and broadcasting rights. Sony Corporation of America acquired a minority stake in Bilibili in April 2020.

Philanthropy

There is no verifiable information available on Rui Chen's specific philanthropy as of February 3, 2026.

Career Milestones

2014

CEO and Chairman of Bilibili

Appointed CEO and Chairman of Bilibili.

2009

Cofounded Sea

Cofounded Sea, an online gaming and e-commerce firm.

Unknown

Cofounded Cheetah Mobile

Cofounded Cheetah Mobile, a software firm.