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He was once an intern at Facebook. Today, Singaporean Chew Shou Zi is the chief executive of popular social media app TikTok. On Thursday, Mr Chew, 40, will testify before the United States’ House Energy and Commerce Committee. He is set to face tough scrFrom Facebook intern to TikTok CEO: Who is Singaporean Chew Shou Zi?
He was once an intern at Facebook. Today, Singaporean Chew Shou Zi is the chief executive of popular social media app TikTok. On Thursday, Mr Chew, 40, will testify before the United States’ House Energy and Commerce Committee. He is set to face tough scrutiny over TikTok’s data practices and alleged links with the Chinese authorities. The US lawmakers are assessing whether TikTok is a national security threat. Here is what we know about Mr Chew. Where did he study? Born and bred in Singapore, Mr Chew is fluent in English and Mandarin. His father reportedly worked in construction and his mother in bookkeeping. Mr Chew was a Hwa Chong alumnus, and was also an officer in the Singapore Armed Forces during his national service (NS). After completing NS, he attended University College London and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in economics. He stayed on in London to work as a banker for the Goldman Sachs Group. Read more