The board of directors of Hong Kong Technology Venture Company Limited announced that Mr. Ann Yu Chiu Andy ("Mr. Ann") has been appointed an independent non-executive director of the Company, a member of the audit committee, the nomination committee and the remuneration committee of the Company with effect from 1 January 2024. Mr. Ann, aged 44, is a distinguished entrepreneur and technology innovator, renowned for his significant contributions to the digital and innovation sectors in Hong Kong and beyond. As the founder and CEO of NDN Group (HK) Limited since January 2002, Mr. Ann has been at the forefront of advancements in mobile advertisement networks, social networking, digital out-of-home advertising, big data analytics, blockchain, and AI technologies.

His entrepreneurial journey began in 2003 with the founding of Y5 Hot Media Solutions Limited, which revolutionized Hong Kong's communication and media infrastructure through innovative Wifi and Digital Media Network solutions. Following this, he established HOTMOB Limited in 2007, a company specializing in mobile marketing and data services, further solidifying his role as a leader in digital innovation. Mr. Ann's foresight and ability to harness technology for commercial success continued with the co-founding of Social Media Broadcasts (SMB) Limited in 2010, where he developed Klarity, a product later acquired by Meltwater News HK Limited.

He also founded Darizi Limited, a prestigious wedding and lifestyle media brand in Hong Kong and China, and co-founded GoImpact Capital Partners Limited, a pioneering ESG learning platform in Southeast Asia. In the Insurtech space, Mr. Ann has made significant strides as the co-founder of YAS Digital Limited, offering innovative on-demand and embedded insurance solutions. His venture into blockchain technology with the founding of NOIZChain culminated in its acquisition by a company listed in Hong Kong in 2021.

His investment firm, NDN2 Limited, has further diversified his portfolio with investments in numerous promising startups. Beyond his business endeavors, Mr. Ann is deeply committed to nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurs and giving back to the community. He actively mentors young entrepreneurs through various platforms, including the Founders Institute and CoCoon.

He is also a respected guest lecturer at several prestigious universities in Hong Kong and a founding member of TEDxWanChai, focusing on inspirational talks in NGOs, social enterprise, and philanthropy. Educationally, Mr. Ann is an alumnus of the University of British Columbia, Canada, where he obtained his degree in Bachelor of Arts (Psychology & Economics) in May 2001. He furthered his education with an executive master's in Business Administration from the Chinese University of Hong Kong in December 2009.

As at the date of this announcement, the Board comprises: Executive Directors: Mr. Cheung Chi Kin, Paul (Chairman), Mr. Wong Wai Kay, Ricky (Vice Chairman and Group Chief Executive Officer), Ms. Wong Nga Lai, Alice (Group Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary), Mr. Lau Chi Kong (Chief Executive Officer (International Business)), Ms. Zhou Huijing (Chief Executive Officer (Hong Kong)), Independent Non-executive Directors: Mr. Lee Hon Ying, John, Mr. Peh Jefferson Tun Lu, Mr. Mak Wing Sum, Alvin.