Management Team

William Lei Ding, our founder, has served as our director since July 1999 and as our chief executive officer since November 2005. From March 2001 until November 2005, Mr. Ding served as our chief architect, and from June 2001 until September 2001, he served as our acting chief executive officer and acting chief operating officer. From July 1999 until March 2001, Mr. Ding served as co-chief technology officer, and from July 1999 until April 2000, he also served as our interim chief executive officer. Mr. Ding holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Technology from the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China.

Yingfeng Ding, also known as Ding Ding, has served as Executive Vice President for the NetEase group since 2016 and is currently in charge of our Interactive Entertainment Group, a part of our online games division. Mr. Ding previously served as Vice President for the NetEase group, responsible for the product development, operation and management of our online games division from 2011 to 2016. Mr. Ding has more than 25 years of experience in game development and design. Since joining NetEase in 2002, Mr. Ding has also led the design and development of several signature products of the NetEase group, including Fantasy Westward Journey.

Paul W. Boltz, Jr. has served as General Counsel for the NetEase group since January 2024. Mr. Boltz previously served as our International General Counsel from February 2023 to January 2024. Prior to joining NetEase, he was a partner with the international law firms of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, Ropes & Gray (where he was the managing partner of their Hong Kong office) and Morrison & Foerster in Hong Kong. Mr. Boltz has more than 24 years of experience practicing law in Asia, with a particular focus on capital markets, M&A, joint ventures and public company compliance for technology companies, including the NetEase group since its listing on Nasdaq in 2000. Mr. Boltz is qualified to practice law in Pennsylvania and New Jerseyand a non-practicing solicitor in Hong Kong. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania and a Juris Doctor degree from Villanova University School of Law.

Sarah Ying Li, also known as Sarah Li, has served as Head of Financial Reporting for the NetEase group since February 2024. Ms. Li previously served as our Group Financial Controller from April 2016. Prior to joining NetEase, Ms. Li worked in international audit firms. She worked at KPMG from January 2006 to April 2016, culminating in the position of senior audit manager and department head. She also worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers from September 2004 to January 2006 as an audit associate. Ms. Li received a Bachelor of Arts (English (International Business)) degree from Guangdong University of Foreign Studies in 2004. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and the Chinese Institute of Certified Public Accountants.