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Dr. Liu Dejian
Chairman of the Board and Executive Director
Dr. Simon Leung
Vice Chairman of the Board, Executive Director, Chairman
Liu Luyuan
Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer
Chen Hongzhan
Executive Director
Lin Yun
Executive Director, Vice President
Wang Song
Chief Product Officer and Senior Vice President
Chen Hong
Chief Technology Officer (“CTO”) of Fujian Huayu and Senior Vice President
Yu Biao
Senior Vice President, Chairman of Fujian Huayu (PRC), Chairman of Fuzhou Software Technology Vocational College
Lin Wei
Senior Vice President and President of Fujian Huayu (PRC)
Lin Chen
Senior Vice President
Zheng Yicheng
Chief Executive Director of NetDragon (Fujian) and Fujian Huayu
Lau Hak Kin, Wood
Financial Controller, Qualified Accountant, Head of Compliance and Corporate Affairs and Company Secretary
Dr. Liu Dejian
Chairman of the Board and Executive Director
- Dr. Liu is the founder of NetDragon and the chief designer of NetDragon’s development strategy and business planning. Dr. Liu was appointed as the Director and Chairman of the Board on 15 October 2007. Over the years, Dr. Liu plays a pivotal role in elevating our Company into one of the leading online game and mobile Internet operations developers in PRC. Dr. Liu is mainly responsible for the group’s forward-looking business strategies, and the formation of research and development teams. Dr. Liu leads the design of the online game products and formulates the development policy, which has significantly contributed to the growth of the Company as a competitive online game operator and developer. Currently, Dr. Liu is committed to leading the Company’s transformation to an international design-oriented enterprise, while actively promoting Internet education to establish our Group as a leader in the global smart education sector.
- Dr. Liu always pays attention to the development of global science and technology. He believes that information technology would change the world, therefore, Dr. Liu founded Fujian NetDragon Websoft Co., Ltd. (福建网龙计算机网络信息技术有限公司) (“NetDragon (Fujian)”) after graduating with his Bachelor’s degree.
- Dr. Liu graduated with a Bachelor’s degree of Science in Chemistry from University of Kansas in the USA in 1995, and a doctorate degree in education from Beijing Normal University in 2021. He is currently a doctoral student and studying the “Innovation Leading of Engineering Doctor” by the Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School. He was awarded the Special Allowance Expert in State Council* (国务院特殊津贴专家) in January 2015. In May 2017, Dr. Liu was recognized as a Senior Engineer Enjoying Professor and Researcher Status* (享受教授、研究员待遇高级工程师) with his exceptional technical accomplishments. In addition, Dr. Liu received 2024 Progress Prize First Award in Hubei Province Science and Technology* (2024年度湖北省科学技术进步奖一等奖), 2013 Progress Prize Second Award in Fujian Province Science and Technology* (2013年度福建省科学技术进步二等奖) and 2021 Progress Prize Third Award in Fujian Province Science and Technology* (2021年度福建省科学技术进步三等奖).
Dr. Simon Leung
Vice Chairman of the Board, Executive Director, Chairman
- Dr. Leung joined the Company in March 2015 and was appointed as the executive Director on 30 October 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 a 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 currently an independent non-executive director of PuraPharm Corporation Limited (Stock Code: 1498), a company listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "Stock Exchange"). He is also a non-executive director of Modern Times Group (Stock Code: 'MTG A' and 'MTG B'), a company listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. In addition, Dr. Leung is the chairman of the board of directors of Mynd.ai Inc.(Stock Code : MYND), a company listed on NYSE American.
Liu Luyuan
Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer
- Mr. Liu was appointed as the executive Director, Chief Executive Officer, Compliance Officer and one of the authorised representatives of the Company on 15 October 2007. Mr. Liu also serves as director of NetDragon Websoft Inc. ("NetDragon (BVI)"). Mr. Liu currently shoulders a number of social services, such as acting as 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 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. Mr. Liu has engaged in the operation and management of software enterprises and technology development and has decades of experience in the management and administration of technical institutions. Mr. Liu is in charge of overall management. 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".
Chen Hongzhan
Executive Director
- Mr. Chen was appointed as the executive Director on 15 October 2007. 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.
- Mr. Chen graduated with a Bachelor's degree of Engineering in Mechanical Design and Manufacture（机械设计及制造）from Beihang University（北京航空航天大学）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 Yun
Executive Director, Vice President
- Ms. Lin Yun was appointed as the executive Director on 16 September 2024. She is currently the vice president of the Group and is responsible for the government-enterprise relations, project management, labor unions and legal affairs of the Group in PRC. Ms. Lin has more than 30 years of experience in corporate management and governance.
- Prior to joining the Group, Ms. Lin served as the secretary to the chairman of Fujian Yangzhenhua 851 Biological Technology Co., Ltd. (福建杨振华851生物科技股份有限公司) from 1989 to 2001. Ms. Lin joined the Group in 2001, and has been fully responsible for the legal affairs of the Group in PRC since 2007. Ms. Lin also currently serves as the executive vice president of Fujian Chamber of Commerce of Private Enterprises* (福建省民营企业商会), the vice president of Fujian Provincial Publishing Association* (福建省出版协会), the vice president of Fujian Digital Economy Promotion Association* (福建省数字经济促进会) and director of the Yuan Yuzhou Special Committee* (元宇宙专委会), the vice president of Fujian Internet Information Industry Federation* (福建省网信产业联合会), the director of Fujian Software Industry Association* (福建省软件行业协会), the vice president of Fuzhou Network and Information Industry Federation* (福州市网信行业联合会) and the vice president of Fuzhou Association of Foreign-Invested Enterprise* (福州市外商投资企业协会) etc.
Wang Song
Chief Product Officer and Senior Vice President
- Mr. Wang joined the Group in 2002 and is responsible for the game projects, such as Eudemons Online《魔域》, Conquer Online《征服》and Heroes Evolved《英魂之刃》. He has also participated in the planning of a number of major projects, including Monster & Me《幻灵游侠》, Zero Online《机战》, OL Tou Ming Zhuang Online《投名状OL》and OL Heroes of Might & Magic Online《英雄无敌OL》. Since 2004, Mr. Wang has been planning the Eudemons Online《魔域》project, and in the past ten years, he has led the Eudemons Online《魔域》related projects to win numerous awards in China, successfully enter the overseas market, and achieve tens of billions of income for the Company. Mr. Wang has also been responsible for the planning and research and development of educational products of the Group since 2013. Since 2017, with the change of the Group’s overall education business structure, Mr. Wang has been fully responsible for the product business of the Group (including games and education). He is currently the Chief Products Officer and Senior Vice President of the Company, mainly responsible for the Company’s core product design, major strategic recommendations and major decision making.
Chen Hong
Chief Technology Officer (“CTO”) of Fujian Huayu and Senior Vice President
- Mr. Chen joined the Group as CTO of Fujian Huayu in April 2018, fully responsible for technical development strategy planning, research and development, difficult challenges and innovation, capacity improvement and other technical management issues in the education business field. Prior to joining the Group, Mr. Chen served as General Manager of VMware Beijing R&D Center, R&D Director of CPD China and Japan, and CTO of SVM (Joint Venture of Sugon and VMware). Mr. Chen has rich management experiences in large-scale teams of Chinese and global companies, Sino-foreign joint ventures and startups. He also has excellent management skills in Internet education, education artificial intelligence, cloud computing, operating system, network, storage, system management automation and large enterprise software development, testing, product management, customer technical support, and R&D center management. Mr. Chen obtained a master’s degree in engineering from Beijing Institute of Technology in 1999 and a master’s degree in business administration from Tsinghua University in 2008.
Yu Biao
Senior Vice President, Chairman of Fujian Huayu (PRC), Chairman of Fuzhou Software Technology Vocational College
- Mr. Yu joined the Group in September 2009, he is the Senior Vice President of the Company, Chairman of Fujian Huayu (PRC) and Chairman of Fuzhou Software Technology Vocational College (福州软件职业技术学院), and is mainly responsible for the planning, consolidation and operation development of the education business of the Company in the PRC and the development of its overseas online education business, with a focus on comprehensive business that covers early childhood education, basic education, higher education, vocational education, corporate training, and non-formal and lifelong education.
- In recent years, Mr. Yu has led his team to deeply integrate technological innovation into educational practices. Through close collaboration with educational authorities, institutions and enterprises, they have established a professional platform that offers convenient educational services and training support to all parties involved, driving the implementation of educational informatisation and smart education and nurturing a large pool of application-oriented talents. In the context of globalisation, Mr. Yu has keenly identified the international opportunities for vocational education to “go global alongside enterprises”, actively promoting the internationalisation of vocational education. He has led various initiatives such as cross-cultural exchanges, international teacher training, remote collaboration and virtual hands-on training. He has incorporated metaverse skills training into the vocational education curriculum framework by leveraging NetDragon’s technological strength and global presense. Through deepened school-enterprise cooperations, these initiatives have provided students with international internship opportunities, enhancing their practical capabilities and enabling students both domestically and abroad to seize career development opportunities in the wave of globalisation.
- In addition, Mr. Yu currently serves as the vice president of China Unicom 5G Applications Innovation Alliance (中国联通5G应用创新联盟), director of Fuzhou 5G Association (福州市5G协会), vice president of the Fujian Provincial Youth Science and Education Association (福建省青少年科教协会副理事长), member of Digital Art Professional Committee of China Society of Image and Graphics (中国图像图形学学会数码艺术专委会), vice president of the Association of Promoting Reading in the Public of Fujian Province (福建省全民阅读促进会), manager of VR/AR Vocational Education Steering Committee of Fujian Province (福建省VR/AR行业职业教育指导委员会) etc. Mr. Yu has played a significant role in promoting the integration of education and technology, as well as enhancing the influence of the industry.
- Before joining the Company, Mr. Yu graduated from the Department of Light Industries of Fuzhou University in 1992, majoring in food engineering. Mr. Yu was a director of Xiamen Digital Engine Network Co., Ltd. (厦门数字引擎网络有限公司) in 2000. He was the assistant to the dean of Napier College of Fuzhou University (福州大学中英Napier学院) from 2000 to 2007. Mr. Yu was the managing director of Fuzhou Bojie Education Consultation Co., Ltd. (福州博杰教育咨询有限公司) in February 2004, deputy director of the Chinese and Australian Class Project of Fuzhou No.8 Secondary School and the Chief Representative of the Australian school in China in June 2006 and Director and general manager of Fuzhou Bojie Child Education Technology Co., Ltd. (福州博杰儿童教育科技有限公司) from 2008 to 2009. He has over 30 years of experience in education management.
Lin Wei
Senior Vice President and President of Fujian Huayu (PRC)
- Mr. Lin joined the Group in 2008 and is currently the senior vice president of the Group and the president of Fujian Huayu (PRC), mainly responsible for organisation and management of sales team, construction and expansion of sales channel and research and development of hardware products for the educational business of the Group in the PRC. Before joining the Group, Mr. Lin worked for DELL (China) and has over 15 years of experience in IT, mobile Internet and education industries.
- Mr. Lin also serves as the instructor of Yanwu Maker at the Software College of Xiamen University and has dedicated to the integration of advanced technology (such as AI/VR/AR/big data) with education, so as to move the industry forward. In view of this, Mr. Lin actively encourages the implementation of virtual reality technology in higher vocational education. Since the inception of the virtual reality competition in the National Vocational Student Skills Competition（全国高等职业技能大赛虚拟现实赛项）in 2017, Netdragon has been the organiser of this event for two consecutive years. Mr. Lin has facilitated the cooperation of Netdragon with National Center for Schooling Development Programme to set up Guoyu Huayu VR World Laboratory project, thereby providing VR technology laboratory and talent cultivation programme for research undergraduate education, application- type undergraduate education and vocational college. He has formed a VR educational alliance with China Association for Educational Technology and The Open University of China to provide VR curriculum design and laboratory construction programme for the Open University. Furthermore, Mr. Lin also serves on the editorial board of the “Artificial Intelligence” (人工智能) series and “Product Design Method” (产品设计方法), applying for the Virtual Reality Competition of National Vocational College Skills Competition Higher Vocational Group for three consecutive years and teaching materials for basic education published by the Shanghai Educational Publishing House. He received the 2020 Echoing China Tencent Education Annual Ceremony Award (2020回响中国腾讯教育年度盛典奖) and was recognised as the 2020 Education Industry Leader (2020年度教育行业领军人物).
Lin Chen
Senior Vice President
- Mr. Lin joined the Group in 2009, currently serves as the senior vice president of the Group. He is responsible for the management of the design planning center and QA department. Mr. Lin is an experienced expert in the area of software quality management. After joining the Group, Mr. Lin has led the QA technology team to continuously improve software quality management system and ensure product safety and reliability of the Company, and has in turn achieved remarkable result in ensuring software safety. Since 2013, Mr. Li has concurrently served as the head of the design center and design planning center and was responsible for management of the game design, software design, UED and industry design teams. He proactively promotes improvement of design ability, cultivation of design talents, consideration and promotion of design method and helping the Group to transform into an international design enterprise. Since 2018, Mr. Lin has served as the senior vice president of the Group, responsible for the management of the design center, the planning center and the QA department. Concurrently, he has been deeply involved in strategic work of the Group, such as decision-making in research and development of the game and education business.
- Before joining the Group, Mr. Lin worked in the Global Information Technology Services department, responsible for testing and delivery of overseas IT projects. He is experienced in software quality management and overseas business management.
Zheng Yicheng
Chief Executive Director of NetDragon (Fujian) and Fujian Huayu
- Mr. Zheng joined the Group in 2018. He currently serves as a representative and chief executive director of NetDragon (Fujian), Fujian Huayu and Fujian TQ Digital Inc. (福建天晴数码有限公司). Mr. Zheng graduated from the University of Kansas in the USA with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering in 2018. He is focusing on core product design with his agile thinking and pursuit of excellence, demonstrate his outstanding design innovation talents and management abilities.
- In the corporate governance aspect, he also actively participates in the operation and development of the Group with enthusiasm, actively provides suggestions and positive assistance to promote high-quality business development, and has won reputation and praise both inside and outside the Group.
Lau Hak Kin, Wood
Financial Controller, Qualified Accountant, Head of Compliance and Corporate Affairs and Company Secretary
- Mr. Lau joined the Group as Financial Controller and Head of Compliance and Corporate Affairs in February 2014 and was appointed as the Company Secretary of the Group in September 2014. Mr. Lau holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration, majoring in accountancy, from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He is an associate member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants, a fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and a CFA charterholder. He has over 20 years of experience in financial management, risk management, accounting, taxation and auditing and previously worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers and acting chief financial officer of Asian Citrus Holdings Limited before joining the Group.
