Ma Huateng Timeline
Ma Huateng graduated in 1993, briefly became the ninth richest person in the world in 2017 and is worth about $53.8 billion 17.
Full nameMa Huateng (Pony Ma)
NationalityChina
Known forCo-founder, chairman and CEO of Tencent
1971: born in Shantou
- 1971 · BORNBorn in Chaoyang, Shantou, Guangdong
- 1993 · EDUCATIONGraduates from Shenzhen University
- 2016 · MILESTONETransfers $2.3 billion of Tencent shares to his foundation
- 2017 · MILESTONEBriefly becomes the ninth richest person in the world
- 2026 · MILESTONEValued at $53.8 billion on Forbes' March list
1993: graduates from Shenzhen University
2007 and 2014: Time's most influential
Time names him one of the world's most influential people 10.
2016: foundation gift
He transfers $2.3 billion of Tencent shares to his foundation 7.
November 2017: ninth richest in the world
He briefly passes Larry Page and Sergey Brin 7.
2026: $53.8 billion
Forbes lists him at $53.8 billion in March 1.
Frequently asked questions
In November 2017, briefly.
Sources✓ Verified 14 Nov 2026
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