Chen Tianshi

Chen Tianshi

Chen Tianshi (#126)

  • $ 20 B
  • Semiconductors
  • China
  • M
  • 41 Years

About Me

Chen Tianshi is the chairman and CEO of chipmaker Cambricon Technologies, sometimes dubbed China's Nvidia. Before cofounding Cambricon in 2016, he worked for the Chinese Academy of Sciences' Institute of Computing Technology as a researcher. The institute still owns a minority stake in Cambricon. Chen holds a Ph.D. from the University of Science and Technology of China.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

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

  • #15   China's 100 Richest (2025)
  • #191   Billionaires (2025)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

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

Current Net Worth: $19.9B (February 5, 2026)