David Chen

David Chen

David Chen (#3409)

  • $ 1 B
  • Online gaming, e-commerce
  • Singapore
  • M
  • 45 Years

About Me

David Chen is a cofounder of Singapore-headquartered online gaming and e-commerce firm Sea, best known for its hit mobile game, Free Fire. He is the chief product officer of Shopee, the e-commerce unit of the NYSE-listed company. Previously he was Sea's chief operating officer and chief of staff. Chen cofounded Sea in 2009 with Forrest Li and Gang Ye. In 2023, Sea booked its first-ever annual net profit since its IPO in 2017. Sea has rolled out digital banking services in Southeast Asia, Taiwan and Brazil.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped David Chen’s rise and global influence.

  • #3017   Billionaires (2026)
  • #28   Singapore's 50 Richest (2025)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking David Chen’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $1.0B (May 13, 2026)