Tencent Americas

🎉 Celebrating Tencent’s 27th Anniversary – A Day of Joy & Connection 🎉 From eye‑catching décor to engaging activities, our teams across the U.S., Canada, and Brazil united to honor 27 amazing years of innovation, culture, and community. 👕 Team Spirit on Display Employees proudly wore custom “Tencent Anniversary” T‑shirts while enjoying QQ‑themed sweet treats that sparked conversation and laughter. 🎮 Games That Brought Us Together Blindfolded QQ Doll Challenge: A true test of teamwork and trust. Themed Crossword Puzzle: A reflective journey through our milestones, values, and achievements. Ring Toss Game: Precision, fun, and a chance to win awesome prizes. 📸 Swipe through the highlights for a glimpse of the energy, creativity, and camaraderie that made this day unforgettable. Here’s to many more years of pushing boundaries, growing together, and turning ideas into reality. 🚀 #Tencent #MakeItHappenTogether #TencentAmericas #LifeatTencent

Meet Leo Zhao – Tencent Media Lab’s Video Compression Expert Leo is a technical lead at Tencent Media Lab and heads the Open Video Coding Standard team. He is one of only a few hundred experts worldwide who have mastered video compression, the invisible engine shaping how the world streams and experiences videos.   His team collaborates with major industry partners under the Alliance for Open Media to develop AV2, the next generation open video coding standard and successor to AV1. Scheduled for release at the end of 2025, AV2 promises 30‑40 % lower bitrates, making streaming faster, cheaper, and more efficient for billions of viewers. Leo's Advice for Success  Leo’s journey began in 2009 when his professor predicted video compression would become one of the most important problems in technology. Leo has devoted himself to this pursuit ever since.    For Leo, success hinges on disciplined prioritization. “We only invest in things that are meaningful and important to our business,” he explains. This means letting go of promising but peripheral ideas and redirecting the team toward projects with the greatest potential. But Leo’s journey isn’t confined to technical breakthroughs. Early in his leadership role, he wrestled with presentations. He eventually discovered that the secret wasn’t about polishing a performance but simply being authentic. As long as he truly understood his material, he could convey it effortlessly, just as if he were talking with a friend.    Today, Leo presents with ease and mentors his team on the same principle: progress springs from deep knowledge, unwavering confidence, and relentless persistence, even when proposals are initially rejected. Thank you, Leo Liang Zhao for showing us how focus, prioritization and authentic self-belief can drive both innovation and growth.    #Tencent #VideoCompression #AV1 #AOMedia

Building Bridges, Driving Progress, Connecting Everyone. We’re proud to be named one of Forbes’ World’s Best Employers 2025! 💙🌍 #tencent #connection #techforgood

🚀 Tencent Americas Giving (TAG) – Empowering Communities Through. Employee‑Led Philanthropy Every year our employees in Canada and the US log hundreds of volunteer hours—coaching job seekers, planting trees, rebuilding homes, and preparing medical kits for children who need them most. Tencent Americas Giving (TAG), is a dedicated committee of 15 volunteers who design, coordinate, and execute all our service projects, volunteer events and philanthropic donations. How TAG Works  🌟 Funding & resources from Tencent enable employees to pick causes that matter to them. 🙌 Time & talent are donated by employees across the company.  🤝 Every event is driven by a passion for making a real difference in our local communities. A heartfelt thank you to our TAG team—your passion, expertise, and spirit turn vision into lasting impact. Eva Li Aaron Bresler Andrew Zhang Eleanor Chang John Duan, CPA, CFA (约翰) Jia Yau Kristy Liu Lando (Gang) Tian Mohanapriya Swaminathan Nicole T. Sangeeta Bharti Zihan Sun Steven Uwanawich Teresa Woo

🌟 **Celebrating the Power of Giving – Tencent Americas 99 Giving Day** 🌟 From Sept 9–12, our team came together in a burst of collective purpose and action for 99 Giving Day, an annual event focused on making a difference in our local communities. This year’s activities included: 💖Assembling patient kits for critically ill children, providing comfort when it matters most. 🌱Planting trees, with each sapling helping build a greener future. 💰Hosting a Virtual Fundraising & Auction, generating vital support for Family Giving Tree. A huge thank you to all Tencent Americas employees who made this possible through their generosity and support. Your commitment shows that when we unite, even small actions create meaningful change and a tangible difference in the places we call home. #TencentAmericas #99GivingDay #TogetherWeCan

At Tencent we champion creators who bring fresh stories to life—and video game IP is the next frontier for entertainment. From immersive worlds to blockbuster adaptations, it’s not whether IP matters—it’s what it unlocks for artists and fans. Join Yong-yi Zhu at FT’s Business of Entertainment Summit where he'll share how Tencent Games is turning bold ideas into real‑world impact: pushing tech limits, crafting unforgettable moments, and connecting creators with audiences worldwide. 🌊 Creators, fans & IP are converging quickly—are you ready to surf the next wave? #FTEntertainment #VideoGames #IP

Tencent has been named one of TIME’s World’s Best Companies 2025. The award recognizes companies that balance what matters most: engaged employees, strong financial growth, and sustainable practices. A big thank you to our people and partners globally for helping us innovate to create a better future. #WorldsBestCompanies #LifeAtTencent

🎉 We’re proud to share that Tencent America is officially Great Place to Work-Certified™! This recognition belongs to our talented, passionate, and creative colleagues who bring our culture to life each and every day. 💙 Thank you to Great Place To Work® for this honor—and to all of our employees for making Tencent not just a workplace, but a special community. #Tencent #GreatPlaceToWork #LifeatTencent

Tencent America x Dress For Success: Career Development Boot Camp Last week, we partnered with the incredible NGO Dress For Success to host a career‑development boot camp that brought together 35 dedicated Tencent volunteers and community members eager to grow their professional journeys. Roundtable panels led by our volunteers shared industry insights and real‑world advice. One‑on‑one coaching sessions gave attendees personalized guidance on career strategy, resume building, and interview skills. The energy, learning, and networking that flowed throughout the day were truly inspiring. 🙏 A huge thank you to every volunteer, panelist, and attendee who made this experience unforgettable. Your commitment to empowering others is what drives our community forward. #CareerDevelopment #Mentorship #Networking #ProfessionalGrowth #TencentCommunity #DressForSuccess

Embracing Uncertainty to Unlock Hidden Growth Opportunities Meet Shelley, Senior Strategic Sales Executive at Tencent Cloud International, where she leads major gaming partnerships and builds deep, lasting trust across complex organizations. Shelley’s journey with Tencent began in operations during the expansion of its global cloud business. In a culture that thrives on experimentation and innovation, she and her small team built everything from scratch—products, pricing models, and processes. “Tencent exposed me to the most difficult time in my career,” she reflects. “But that’s what made me better.” A pivotal moment came when her manager encouraged her to explore a role in sales. Initially, Shelley hesitated—fearing sales was about pushing products people didn’t need. But she embraced the unknown, learned through trial and error, and quickly realized that sales is far more about strategic partnerships and solving customer problems. Her bold shift revitalized a key partnership through innovative pricing strategies, cross-department collaboration, and authentic relationship-building. Shelley’s journey teaches us that ambiguity is often our greatest teacher. Success isn’t a linear path. It’s about embracing change, adapting swiftly, and creating lasting value. Her advice for navigating career uncertainty: ·      Follow your passions—they’ll guide you through ambiguity. ·      Do your research—knowledge fuels impact. ·      Advocate for yourself—visibility matters. ·      Stay adaptable—you never know what you’ll excel at until you try. ·      Focus on what truly matters—time is our most valuable asset. Shelley’s story reminds us success is rarely a straight line. Whether it’s exploring new roles, entering uncharted markets, or building strategic partnerships, she shows us how to embrace the unknown, discover opportunities, and move forward with purpose. As she says, “I’ve learned to step back, view the challenges from a higher perspective, and find effective solutions. That’s the most valuable skill I’ve gained.” #LifeAtTencent #TencentCareers #EmployeeSpotlight