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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
Lin Dongliang
Non-executive Director
Lee Kwan Hung, Eddie
Independent non-executive Director
Liu Sai Keung, Thomas
Independent non-executive Director
Li Sing Chung, Matthias
Independent non-executive Director
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.
Lin Dongliang
Non-executive Director
- 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 worked at the Development Research Center of the State Department of China. Mr. Lin is currently a director of Sichuan Hexie Shuangma Co., Ltd (四川和谐双马股份有限公司)(stock code: 935), a company listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange.
Lee Kwan Hung, Eddie
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 (formerly known as "Howse Williams Bowers"), a law firm in Hong Kong, as a consultant lawyer 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), FSE Lifestyle Services Limited (Stock Code: 331) and Ten Pao Group Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 1979), 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 Management Limited (formerly known as "Landsea Green Properties Co., Ltd") (Stock Code: 106) between July 2013 to June 2020, China BlueChemical Ltd. (Stock Code: 3983) between June 2012 and May 2021, and Renze Harvest International Limited (formerly known as "Glory Sun Financial Group Limited") (Stock Code: 1282) between November 2015 and July 2022, and Red Star Macalline Group Corporation Ltd (Stock Code: 1528) between February 2015 and August 2023, 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.
Li Sing Chung, Matthias
Independent non-executive Director
- Mr. Li was appointed as an independent non-executive Director on 30 December 2022. Mr. Li is also the chairman of our audit committee, a member of the remuneration committee and nomination committee.
- Mr. Li 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, board of management member, the council member and chairman of the finance committee of the Caritas Hong Kong, council member and treasurer 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 the 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, and previously served as secretary and treasurer of UNICEF Hong Kong. Mr. Li graduated from the University of Toronto with a 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.
