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Dr. Liu Dejian
Chairman of the Board and Executive Director
Dr. Simon Leung
Vice Chairman of the Board, Executive Director
Liu Luyuan
Executive Director, Rotating CEO
Chen Hongzhan
Executive Director, Chief Technology Officer (“CTO”) , Senior Vice President
Lin Dongliang
Non-Executive Director
Sing Chung Matthias Li
Independent Non-Executive Director
Lee Kwan Hung
Independent Non-Executive Director
Liu Sai Keung, Thomas
Independent Non-Executive Director
Dr. Liu Dejian
Chairman of the Board and Executive Director
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- Mr. Liu led us to become one of the leading online game and mobile Internet operations companies in PRC. He is mainly responsible for the overall business strategic development of the Group and is the chief game designer of our game development team. Mr. Liu leads the game development team on the design of the online game products. He formulates the development policy and contributes to the growth of the Company as a competitive online game operator and developer. Currently, Mr. Liu is committed to lead the Company’s transformation to an international design-oriented enterprise, and actively promoting Internet education, leading the Group to become China’s leading online education industry force. Apart from his management and leadership, Mr. Liu constantly holds training seminars to further enhance the development of our human resources. Under his leadership, the Group was honoured as the “Top 30 Cultural Enterprises in the PRC” (全國文化企業三十強) for three consecutive years and as “Top 100 Internet Enterprises in PRC” (中國互聯網企業百強) for eight consecutive years. The Group was also honoured as “Top 2000 Forbes Global business” (福布斯全球企業兩千強) in May 2014, “Third Award of Top 100 Forbes Potential Enterprises in PRC” (福布斯中國潛力企業百強榜第三名), and “Top 100 National Software Comprehensive Competitiveness Enterprises” (全國軟件企業綜合競爭力百強) in 2015.
- Mr. Liu graduated with a Bachelor’s degree of Science in Chemistry from University of Kansas in the USA in 1995, and received a doctorate in Education from Beijing Normal University in 2021. Prior to starting Fujian NetDragon Websoft Co., Ltd. (福建網龍計算機網絡信息技術有限公司) (“NetDragon (Fujian)”), Mr. Liu had been the vice-president of Beso Biological Research Centre, Inc (“Beso”) from 1995 to 2005. He was also the vice-president of Fuzhou Yangzhenhua 851 Bio-Engineering Research Inc. (“Fuzhou 851”) from 1995 to 2000 and then promoted to be the president since 2001. Mr. Liu was first introduced to the technology of Internet during his study in the USA when he established a website for marketing of softwares. Anticipating that Internet would have a good development opportunity in the PRC, he founded NetDragon (Fujian) in 1999 when he came back to the PRC.
- Mr. Liu was awarded as the “Most Influential Person within the Online Game Industry in China in the Chinese Game Industry Annual Conference 2009” in January 2010 (2009年度中國遊戲產業最具影響力人物). He was also awarded as “Excellent Entrepreneur of China Game Industry”* (中國遊戲行業優秀企業家) in the China Game Industry Annual Conference in December 2009. He was appointed as vice-chairman of Fujian Province Association of Youth Entrepreneur* (福建省青年企業家協會) in April 2006. He also obtained Fujian Youth Entrepreneur Achievement Award* (福建青年創業成就獎) in April 2005, Go Tone Fujian IT Industry Top 10 Outstanding Youth* (全球通福建IT行業十大傑出青年) in May 2005, Certificate of Fujian Entrepreneurial Tutor of the Chinese Youth Business International Programme* (中國青年創業國際計劃福建創業導師證書) in June 2005, Fujian Youth Technology Award* (福建省青年科技獎) in March 2010, Software Outstanding Talent in Fujian Province* (福建省軟件傑出人才) in September 2010 and Entrepreneurial Excellence Award in Haixi* (海西創業英才獎) in April 2012, and he was appointed as a member of the Second Council of The Association for Redound Reposal, Fujian (福建省誠信促進會第二屆理事會) in July 2012. Mr. Liu received the Management Talent Award* (領軍人物獎) in June 2011, Fujian.
- Business Building Haixi Outstanding Contribution Award* (福建閩商建設海西突出貢獻獎) and Fujian Donations of Non-public Ownership Economy Welfare Outstanding Contribution Award* (福建非公有制經濟人士捐贈公益事業突出貢獻獎) in June 2013. Mr. Liu was awarded as the Entrepreneur of the Year in Entrepreneur Conference of CYZONE* (創業邦年會年度創業人物) in November 2013. As the developer of “91 assistant” software first person, Mr. Liu received the Progress Prize Second Award in Fujian Province Science and Technology* (福建省科學技術進步二等獎) in January 2014. Mr. Liu was awarded the Special Allowance Expert in State Council* (國務院特殊津貼專家) in January 2015, the Publishing Award for Outstanding People in Fujian Province* (福建省優秀出版人物獎) in September 2015, Excellent Leader in the Non-public Economy of Fujian Province* (福建省非公有制經濟優秀建設者) in May 2016 and the Economic Award of Chinese Businessman of 2016 (2016年度華人經濟人物) in December of the same year. Mr. Liu was honoured as Senior Engineer* (享受教授、研究員待遇高級工程師) with his outstanding technical achievements in May 2017. As the developer of “VR/AR Core Engine Technology Platform” first person, Mr. Liu received the Progress Prize Third Award in Fujian Province Science and Technology* (福建省科學技術進步三等獎) in December 2021. Mr. Liu is also a director of NetDragon Websoft (Hong Kong) Limited (“NetDragon (Hong Kong)”) and NetDragon Websoft Inc. (“NetDragon (BVI)”).
Dr. Simon Leung
Vice Chairman of the Board, Executive Director
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- Dr. Leung joined the Company in March 2015. He is responsible for the planning, consolidation and operation of the education business of the Company in the People’s Republic of China and the development of the online education business overseas.
- Dr. Leung had over 30 years of experience in both information technology and telecommunications industries. In 2005, he was appointed as the president of Motorola Asia-Pacific, a company principally engaged in the production of data communication and telecommunication equipment, where he was primarily responsible for the overall strategic planning and implementation in the Asia-Pacific region. Since 2008, Dr. Leung was the chief executive officer of Microsoft Greater China region, a company principally engaged in developing, manufacturing, licensing and sales of software products, where he was primarily responsible for overseeing overall business operations and for developing and implementing a regional strategy.
- Prior to joining the Company, Dr. Leung also held management roles at various educational institutions or corporations engaging in education business. From 2009 to 2010, he was the governor of the Upper Canada College, an educational institution, where he was primarily responsible for establishing and directing policy for the college and overseeing its financial affairs. In 2012, Dr. Leung was the chief executive officer of Harrow International Management Services Limited, a company principally engaged in the management of Harrow International Schools, where he was responsible for the development of new Harrow International Schools and education services in Asia.
- Dr. Leung received his bachelor of arts degree and an doctorate in laws from the University of Western Ontario, Canada in 1978 and 2005 respectively and a doctorate in business administration from Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 2007.
- Dr. Leung currently serves as a member of the Ivey Asia Advisory Board of the Richard Ivey School of Business of the University of Western Ontario, an educational institution, where he is primarily responsible for advising the school on its mission strategy in Asia. He is also a governor of Tung Wah College, an educational institution, where he is primarily responsible for determining key governance issues. From 2010 to 2015, Dr. Leung was a member of the International Advisory Committee of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. From 2015 to 2017, he was appointed as a member of the Steering Committee on Innovation and Technology of HKSAR. Dr. Leung is also an independent non-executive director of Purapharm Corporation Limited (Stock Code:1498), which is listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.He is also a director of ARHT MEDIA INC. (Stock Code: ART), a company listed on TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV).
Liu Luyuan
Executive Director, Rotating CEO
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- Mr. Liu also serves as CEO of TQ Digital and director of NetDragon (BVI). Mr. Liu currently shoulders a number of social services, such as acting as a member of the director general of the West Taiwan Strait Youth Entrepreneurs Foundation, vice chairman of Fujian Youth Development Foundation, vice chairman of the Fujian Youth Federation, executive vice chairman of Fujian Enterprises and Entrepreneurs Confederation, as well as the chairman of Fujian Youth Entrepreneurs Association.
- As an outstanding representative of the new social community taking part in the construction of the Fujian West-strait Economic Zone, Mr. Liu has engaged in the operation and management of software enterprises and technology development since his graduation from Chengdu Electronic Technology University in 1997. He has decades of experience in the management and administration of technical institutions. Mr. Liu is in charge of overall management. He has set up the project management department, and introduced the game project management system to ensure a level of standards for game products. As the Company’s spokesman, he is also responsible for coordination with governmental departments, media, and other external parties, under which he has built up the Company’s public reputation. By taking part in various activities on behalf of the Company, he shared new ideas and new technologies in animation and game industry. Furthermore, he set up the West Taiwan Strait Youth Entrepreneurs Foundation to cultivate talent. Mr. Liu was awarded the “May 4th Youth Medal” and the titles of “Fujian Brilliant Entrepreneur”, “Fujian Top Ten Economic People” and “Fujian Business Building Haixi Outstanding Contribution Award”.
- Mr. Liu graduated from Chengdu Electronic Technology University in 1997, with a degree in electro-mechanical engineering, and later received an adjunct professor certificate from Fujian Normal University.
Chen Hongzhan
Executive Director, Chief Technology Officer (“CTO”) , Senior Vice President
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- Mr. Chen is the Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer and Executive Director of the Company. He is an experienced online game developer with over 20 years of experience in the management of game development. He is mainly responsible for game development of the Company. The technical team led by Mr. Chen is responsible for the Programme development and the technical support to the production of games of the Company. His technical support and experience have raised the efficiency and quality of the Company’s game development department.
- Mr. Chen graduated with a Bachelor’s degree of Engineering in Mechanical Design and Manufacture（機械設計及製造）from Beihang University（北京航空航天大學）in July 1995. Before joining the Company in 2001, Mr. Chen was a game developer. Mr. Chen established his own online game studio from 1996 to 1999. Mr. Chen worked as the project manager in Chongqing Dazhong Software Company from 1998 to 2000 and the manager of the technical department in Beijing Beijibing Technology Development Company Limited from 2000 to 2001.
Lin Dongliang
Non-Executive Director
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Mr. Lin was appointed as a non-executive Director on 15 October 2007. Mr. Lin graduated with a Master’s degree in Engineering Management in 1986 from Tsinghua University. Mr. Lin is currently a general partner of IDG Capital. He has presided over a variety of investment projects in the IT industry since 1995 with remarkable success. Prior to joining IDG Capital, Dongliang was a Senior Research Fellow at the Development Research Center of the State Department of China. He also previously worked for Citibank New York in 1992-1993. Mr. Lin is currently a non-executive director of IDG Energy Investment Limited (Stock Code: 650), a company listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange. Mr. Lin is also a director of Sichuan Shuangma Cement Co., Ltd. （四川雙馬水泥股份有限公司）(stock code: 935), a company listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange
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Sing Chung Matthias Li
Independent Non-Executive Director
- Mr. Li was appointed as an independent non-executive Director on 31 December 2022. Mr. Li is also the chairman of the audit committee, a member of the remuneration committee and nomination committee.
- Mr. Li, aged 68, is a seasoned business executive with extensive strategic planning, corporate and financial management experience. Mr. Li currently serves as vice chairman of the Hong Kong Business Accountants Association and the Hong Kong Public Sector Accountants Association, council member and secretary of UNICEF Hong Kong, and Hong Kong Accounting Consultant appointed by the Ministry of Finance of the People’s Republic of China. From 2016 to 2020, Mr. Li was chief executive officer of Ocean Park Corporation in Hong Kong where he also previously served as chief financial officer and corporate secretary. Mr. Li started his career as an auditor at Arthur Andersen & Co and was a director overseeing Asia Pacific institutional banking at Bank of Montreal before joining Ocean Park in 1994. Mr. Li graduates from the University of Toronto with Bachelor of Commerce and Master of Business Administration degrees, and is currently a fellow of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants and a fellow of the Chartered Professional Accountants, Canada.
Lee Kwan Hung
Independent Non-Executive Director
- Mr. Lee was appointed as an independent non-executive Director on 15 October 2007. Mr. Lee is also the chairman of our remuneration committee, a member of our audit committee and nomination committee.
- He is a practicing solicitor and received his LL.B (Honours) degree and Postgraduate Certificate in Laws from the University of Hong Kong in 1988 and 1989 respectively. He was then admitted as solicitor in Hong Kong in 1991 and in England and Wales in 1997. He joined Howse Williams Bowers, a law firm in Hong Kong, as a consultant in 2014.
- Mr. Lee is currently the independent non-executive director of Embry Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 1388), Newton Resources Ltd (Stock Code: 1231), Tenfu (Cayman) Holdings Company Limited (Stock Code: 6868), Red Star Macalline Group Corporation Ltd (Stock Code: 1528), FSE Lifestyle Services Limited (formerly known as “FSE Services Group Limited”) (Stock Code: 331), Ten Pao Group Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 1979), and Glory Sun Financial Group Limited (Stock Code: 1282), all companies listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange. Mr. Lee was also an independent non-executive director of each of Landsea Green Properties Co., Ltd (Stock Code: 106) between July 2013 to June 2020, and China BlueChemical Ltd (Stock Code: 3983) between June 2012 and May 2021, all companies listed on Main Board of the Stock Exchange.
Liu Sai Keung, Thomas
Independent Non-Executive Director
- Mr. Liu was appointed as an independent non-executive Director on 15 October 2007. Mr. Liu is also the chairman of our nomination committee, a member of our audit committee and remuneration committee. He graduated with a MBA degree from the Anderson School at the University of California, Los Angeles and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a Master’s degree in Finance from the Chinese University of Hong Kong in 1995 and 1999 respectively. Mr. Liu is currently the executive director and Chief Operation Officer of VCREDIT Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 2003), a company listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange. Prior to joining VCREDIT Group in 2009, he served as the managing director of strategic investments of GroupM China from 2007 to 2009 and the vice president of Star Group Limited from 2006 to 2007. He was also served as a business development director of TOM Online Limited and an investment banking associate of the New York office of Lehman Brothers Inc.
