Dino Ying, the Founder and Chairman of Hero Esports and a visionary pioneer in the esports industry, transitioned from a banking career at Standard Chartered to become President of China Mobile Games Entertainment before founding Hero Games in 2015. The company achieved meteoric success across Asia with titles like Crisis Action, laying the groundwork for his next venture.
In 2016, he established Hero Esports with a mission to bridge the physical and virtual worlds, revolutionizing the esports experience. Under his leadership, Hero Esports rapidly ascended to become Asia’s No.1 esports company by partnering with industry giants like Tencent and Riot Games, organizing and operating premier tournaments such as the King Pro League (KPL) and Peacekeeper Elite League (PEL). It further solidified its global reputation by producing the esports series for the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games and 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games.
Dino’s strategic acumen drove Hero Esports through transformative growth, including a $100 million Series B round in 2020 led by Tencent and a landmark $265 million investment from Saudi Arabia’s Savvy Games Group in 2023 to fuel international expansion. Despite challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic, he steered the company from 20 employees to over 1,600, establishing it as the undisputed market leader in tournament operations and commercialization. Hero Esports now hosts thousands of professional matches globally and operates immersive venues in Shanghai, Xi’an, Chengdu, and Seoul, enhancing fan engagement.
Recognized as “China’s Economic Person of the Year” and “China’s Most Respected Entrepreneur” (2018), Dino serves as Chairman of the Hong Kong Esports Association and was appointed Vice President of the Global Esports Federation in 2024. An avid sailor, football enthusiast, and Premier League fan, he balances his professional drive with personal passions while splitting his time between Beijing and Shanghai. With unwavering tenacity, Dino continues to champion esports’ evolution toward parity with traditional sports worldwide.
