Founders of companies and organisations based in Asia.
Who's in it: Founded at least one organisation whose country is in Asia. Based on Wikidata, as shown in each profile's “At a glance” facts.
Industry · 28 October 2026
Akio Toyoda — Chairman, Century
After decades of leadership at the helm of his family firm, Akio Toyoda is overseeing the transition of the Century nameplate into a standalone ultra-luxury brand.
Technology · 28 October 2026
Liang Wenfeng — Co-founder of High-Flyer, and founder and CEO of DeepSeek, DeepSeek
Liang Wenfeng transitioned from a career in quantitative finance to establish DeepSeek, an artificial intelligence company known for its open-weight large language models. His strategic approach has influenced the AI lan
Technology · 28 October 2026
Ren Zhengfei — Founder and CEO, Huawei
Ren Zhengfei built Huawei from a local switch assembly operation into a worldwide provider of telecommunications equipment and advanced technology.
Technology · 27 October 2026
Shiv Nadar — Founder and Chairman, HCL Technologies
Shiv Nadar built HCL Technologies into a global IT services enterprise, steering its transition from calculator sales to an international technology corporation.
Technology · 27 October 2026
Zhang Yiming — Co-founder and former CEO, ByteDance
Software engineer Zhang Yiming built ByteDance into a global technology force by replacing traditional search tools with artificial intelligence content delivery systems.
Technology · 22 October 2026
Carl Pei — Co-founder and CEO, Nothing Technology Ltd.
Having built a reputation in the mobile industry, Carl Pei is shaping Nothing Technology into a distinct global hardware brand driven by design and transparent aesthetics.
Technology · 22 October 2026
Sachin Bansal — Co-founder and CEO, Flipkart
From co-founding an online bookstore in a Bangalore apartment to leading a major e-commerce platform, Sachin Bansal shaped a significant part of India's digital retail landscape.
Consumer & Retail · 21 October 2026
Liu Qiangdong — Chairman, JD.com
Liu Qiangdong transitioned a small electronics venture into JD.com, shaping one of the largest retail and logistics networks in the world.
Technology · 20 October 2026
Morris Chang — Former Chairman, Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation
Morris Chang expanded Taiwan contract chipmaking infrastructure by founding Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation as a specialized integrated circuit foundry.
Technology · 19 October 2026
James Dyson — Founder, Dyson
James Dyson turned thousands of failed design experiments into a global hardware enterprise centered on airflow, digital motors, and relentless product development.
Finance · 19 October 2026
James H. Clark — Founder, Harris myCFO
James H. Clark applied his enterprise background to create myCFO, establishing an advisory firm that joined Harris Bank to serve high-net-worth clients.
Technology · 19 October 2026
Ken Kutaragi — Former Chairman and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment, Sony Interactive Entertainment
Ken Kutaragi steered Sony into interactive entertainment, turning the PlayStation hardware into a global commercial titan before advancing into artificial intelligence.
Consumer & Retail · 19 October 2026
Tony Fernandes — Co-founder, Tune Group
Co-founder Tony Fernandes expanded Tune Group from a low-cost carrier into an international consumer and leisure conglomerate.
Finance · 18 October 2026
Masayoshi Son — Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive of SoftBank Group, SoftBank Vision Fund
From deploying record capital across global startups to refocusing on artificial intelligence, Masayoshi Son has continually reshaped SoftBank's venture playbook.
Finance · 18 October 2026
Nikhil Kamath — Co-founder, Zerodha
Nikhil Kamath co-founded Zerodha to introduce discount brokerage in India, expanding later into asset management, venture funds, and founder grants.