Tan Min-Liang

Tan Min-Liang, a Singaporean entrepreneur and former lawyer, co-founded Razer Inc. in 2005 with Robert Krakoff. Starting with high-precision gaming mice, Razer quickly evolved into a dominant global lifestyle brand dedicated to gamers. His personal experience as a competitive gamer formed the foundation of the company's core philosophy: 'For Gamers. By Gamers.' He ensured that every product, from peripherals to powerful laptops, prioritized both minimalist aesthetics and extreme technological performance. Tan serves as the CEO and the Creative Director, maintaining a highly hands-on approach to product development. Under his leadership, Razer pioneered the concept of professional-grade gaming gear and established a strong foothold in the burgeoning esports industry. The company successfully expanded beyond hardware into software (Synapse) and services (Razer Gold and Pay), cementing its ecosystem dominance. Known for his decisive, often disruptive leadership style, Tan frequently interacts directly with the gaming community via social media. His career reflects a commitment to innovation, constantly pushing technological boundaries to deliver what he refers to as 'insane' products, thereby defining the cutting edge of the gaming and consumer electronics market.

Tan Min-Liang was born in Singapore on November 5, 1977. Before co-founding Razer Inc., he was known for his passion for gaming and technology. Later, he went on to become the CEO and Co-founder of Razer Inc., a leading global lifestyle brand for gamers.

• •Before founding Razer, Tan practiced law for several years at the firm of Wee Swee Teow LLP.
• •He holds patents for several key gaming peripheral technologies and designs.
• •Tan Min-Liang is a passionate photographer and often shares high-quality images of his travel and tech on his Instagram account.
• •The very first Razer product was the Boomslang gaming mouse, launched in the late 1990s (before Razer Inc. was formally incorporated).