| Who is it? | Founder and CEO, Netease |
| Birth Day | October 01, 1971 |
| Birth Place | Guangzhou, China, China |
| Age | 51 YEARS OLD |
| Birth Sign | Scorpio |
| Native name | 丁磊 |
| Residence | Hangzhou Guangzhou |
| Alma mater | UESTC |
| Occupation | Founder & CEO of NetEase |
| Spouse(s) | Wang Xunfang (2006－) |
William Ding's remarkable entrepreneurial journey as the founder and CEO of Netease has undoubtedly propelled him to great financial heights. As of 2024, his net worth is estimated to reach an astounding $32.1 billion, making him one of the wealthiest individuals in China. With his visionary leadership, Netease has become one of the country's most prominent internet and online gaming companies, contributing significantly to Ding's immense wealth. His relentless drive and business acumen have solidified his position as a powerhouse in the tech industry, cementing his status as a revered figure in China's business landscape.
After graduation he first worked in a local state department in Ningbo as an Engineer, and then he went to Guangzhou and worked for Sybase there. He founded NetEase and became the richest individual in Chinese mainland in the year of 2003 (7.6 billion yuan). According to the Hurun Report 2013, his net worth is estimated to be $5.2 billion.
In 2012, it was confirmed that Ding branched NetEase's activities out into pork production. The pig farm is centered around Technology and environmental sustainability, and is not meant to become a major arm of the company.
Ding made significant contributions to the development of computer networks in mainland China. In late 2016, Ding was looking into investing in the property sector, and travelled to Zimbabwe] in December, and to the United Kingdom. As of February 2018, Ding's fortune was estimated to be $18.3 billion, while in 2017, was ranked at #52 on Forbes's billionaires list.
In May 2017, venture capital firm Sinovation Ventures, US-based Meituan-Dianping, and Ali Baba competitor JD invested a total of US$23 million into the farm.
