Charles Chao

Charles Guowei Chao
曹国伟
Born1965 (age 58–59)
EducationB.A. in Journalism from Fudan University
M.A. in Journalism from The University of Oklahoma
MPA from The University of Texas at Austin
Occupation(s)CEO and President of Sina Corporation

Charles Chao or Guowei Chao (Chinese: 曹国伟; pinyin: Cáo Guówěi) has served as the chairman of the board of directors since the inception of Weibo Corporation. He has served as the chairman of the board of directors of Weibo's parent company, Sina, since August 2012, and has been Sina's Chief Executive Officer since May 2006. He served as Sina's president from September 2005 to February 2013, Chief Financial Officer from February 2001 to May 2006, and Co-Chief Operating Officer from July 2004 to September 2005. He also served as Sina's Executive Vice President from April 2002 to June 2003 and Vice President, Finance from September 1999 to January 2001.