William Ding
Online games · Hangzhou, Zhejiang
Net worth
$41.1B
Today
−$1.8B−4.14%Past month
−$1.0B−2.41%As of Nov 11, 2026, 1:50 PM EST
William Ding is the founder and CEO of NetEase, one of the world's largest online games companies. In addition to legacy titles such as Fantasy Westward Journey, the company's portfolio also includes casual game Eggy Party and battle game Justice Mobile, which uses AI to generate storylines. Facing tough competition in games from rival Tencent, NetEase has expanded into movies, e-commerce and online music. Ding was China's richest man and its first internet and gaming billionaire back in 2003. The mogul also has an interest in sustainable agriculture, with NetEase's e-commerce arm Yanxuan selling pork sourced from its own farms.
Net worth over time
Principal holdings
2 positions| Company | Industry | Share | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
Netease.com Inc-ADR NASDAQ: NTES | Technology | 90.5% | $37.1B |
Private and other holdings | Technology | 9.5% | $3.9B |