TONG Taosang (Dowson Tong)

Dowson Tong is Senior Executive Vice President of Tencent and CEO of its Cloud and Smart Industries Group. He also jointly oversees Tencent’s Technology Committee, as well as advertising and marketing services.

Tong leads Tencent’s industrial internet strategy, driving digital transformation across finance, automotive, healthcare, education and retail through cloud, AI and database technologies. Since 2025, his responsibilities have expanded to include Tencent Yuanbao, QQ Browser, Sogou Input Method, ima and Tencent Docs. He is also spearheading a new generation of AI-powered productivity tools, including WorkBuddy, an industry-leading AI agent designed for everyday work.

His track record includes championing the development of innovative products such as Tencent Meeting, alongside leadership of major businesses including QQ, Qzone, QQ Music and performance advertising.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from the University of Michigan and a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University.