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Ding Lei

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Ding Lei is a Chinese entrepreneur who founded NetEase in 1997.

Ding Lei, also known as William Ding, founded NetEase in 1997 and built email, portal, and later games businesses.¹ He remains a controlling founder figure.

Companies

• NetEase — Founder

Sources

1. Ding Lei . Wikipedia. Accessed 2026-09-12.