Management Team

Mr. Dai Zhikang

Executive Director and Chairman

Mr. Dai has joined the Board as an Executive Director since 2013,and as chairman in September 2018. In 2014, Mr. Dai founded Huoban Zhihui (Beijing) Information Technology Co., Ltd.* (伙伴智慧(北京)信息技术有限公司) and has been engaging in the operation and management of the enterprise-level SaaS platform so far. Mr. Dai is also a renowned post-80s entrepreneur and investor in China. Mr. Dai also has deep knowledge in internet TMT sector, he developed the Discuz! community product in 2001 and founded Beijing Comsenz Century Technology Co., Ltd. (北京康盛世纪科技有限公司) in 2004.Mr. Mr. Dai invested in Beijing Huobi Global Network Technology Co., Ltd.* (北京火币天下网络技术有限公司) (the predecessor of HTX(火必交易平台)) in 2014. Mr. Dai has in-depth research and thinking on blockchain and Web3 related technologies, and has profound insights and rich experience in Web3 industry development and relatedbusiness management. Dai graduated from communications engineering of HarbinEngineering University and obtained the bachelor’s degree in engineering.

Ms. Tao Ying

Executive Director

Ms. Tao joined the Board as an ececutive Director in September 2018. Ms. Tao joined the Company in Deceber 2013 and is currently the person-in-charge of the compliance of the Group, and is primarily responsible for the handling of the listing compliance issues of the Group, discharging the duties and responsibilities of the company secretary, and partivipating in the internal control, finance, investment project management of the Group. Ms. Tao graduated from Anhui University of Finance and Economics in July 2003, with a bachelor's degree in economics in international economics and trades, and also obtained a certificate of graduation with a minor in Accountancy from Anhui University of Finance and Economics.

Mr. Cheung Ngai Lam

Independent Non-Executive Director

Mr. Cheung joined the Board as an independent non-executive director in 2013. Mr. Cheung acted as an independent non-executive Director of Asia Television Holding Limited (HKEx Stock Code: 707) and from 22 June 2017 to 15 December 2017, Mr. Cheung acted as an independent non-executive Director of Guoan International Limited (HKEx Stock Code: 143) from 1 June 2020 to 17 June 2021. Mr. Cheung was also appointed as an independent non-executive Director of New Provenance Everlasting Holdings Limited (HKEx Stock Code: 2326) on 1 February 2020, and China Development Bank International Investment Limited (HKEx Stock Code: 1062) on 28 January 2021. Mr. Cheung was appointed as an executive Director of Silk Road Logistics Holdings Limited (HKEx Stock Code: 988) on 4 June 2021. Mr. Cheung was the chief financial officer of China Zenix Auto International Limited (OTC Stock Code: ZXAIY, delisted) until 28 February 2022. Mr. Cheung is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is a Certified Practicing Accountant of Australia. Mr. Cheung obtained a bachelor’s degree in social sciences from the University of Hong Kong in November 1991 and a master of science (investment management) degree in finance from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in November 2002.

Mr. Choi Hon Keung Simon

Independent Non-Executive Director

Mr. Choi joined the Board as an independent non-executive Director in 2013. Mr. Choi was appointed as an independent non-executive director of China Wan Tong Yuan (Holdings) Limited (HKEX Stock Code: 6966) and a member of each of its audit committee and nomination committee on 7 September 2017. Mr. Choi was appointed as a non-executive director and the chairman of the audit committee of Nocturne Acquisition Corporation (NASDAQ Stock Code: MBTCU) on 16 December 2021. From 2 June 2021 to 15 June 2022, Mr Choi served as an executive director of Imperium Financial Group Limited (formerly known as Sun International Group Limited, HKEx Stock code: 8029). Mr. Choi has also been an active Honorary Legal Counsellor to the Hong Kong Electrical Appliances Industries Association since 2016. Mr. Choi joined TCL Multimedia Technology Holdings Limited (currently known as “TCL Electronics Holdings Limited”), a global TV manufacturer (HKEX Stock Code: 1070) in 2005 and served as the deputy general counsel from 2011 to 2014Mr. Choi possesses expertise in blockchain laws and regulations in various jurisdictions. He is a highly experienced ICO (Initial Coin Offering) advisor, and an internationally renowned figure in the blockchain community. Mr. Choi has provided legal advice for numerous ICO projects and over 30 blockchain funding projects worldwide. Mr. Choi currently serves as the legal advisor for Bitnordex Exchange in Northern Europe. Mr. Choi serves as the Chief Legal Officer at the Asian Blockchain Society and World Crypto Organization.Mr. Choi obtained a bachelor degree in laws from Peking University in July 1991, a master degree in laws from London University in November 1992 and a Common Profession Examination Certificate in laws from the University of Hong Kong in June 1994. Mr. Choi was admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales in 1998, a Solicitor of the High Court of Hong Kong in 1997 and a member of the Institute of Linguists in 1996.

Mr. Ma Jingchun

Independent Non-Executive Director

Mr. Ma has been appointed as an independent non-executive Director, and a member of each of the audit committee, nomination committee and remuneration committee of the Company with effect from 19 April 2024. Mr. Ma has approximately 10 years of relevant experience in financial analysis and management. From September 2014 to September 2017, Mr. Ma worked in Shenzhen Branch of China Merchants Bank Co., Ltd. (the shares of which are listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (stock code: 600036) and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “Stock Exchange”) (stock code: 03968)), where he was responsible for inter-bank financing and the management of retail financing. From October 2017 to December 2022, Mr. Ma served as a team manager of corporate banking for business units in Shenzhen Branch of Bank of Shanghai Co., Ltd. (the shares of which are listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (stock code: 601229)), where he was responsible for financial analysis and financing management of large and medium-sized enterprises. From December 2022 to June 2023, Mr. Ma served as the team head of credit products of retail financing in Shenzhen Branch of Shanghai Pudong Development Bank Co., Ltd. (the shares of which are listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (stock code: 600000)), where he was responsible for financial analysis and credit management of retail financing. Mr. Ma has joined Far East Horizon Limited (the shares of which are listed on the Stock Exchange (stock code: 03360)) (the “Far East Horizon”) since July 2023 and had worked as a chief analyst in various provinces and regions, responsible for the team's financial analysis and related business management. Currently, he is working as a provincial analyst of finance related business in Far East Horizon and its subsidiaries and is responsible for the finance analysis and related business management of the team. Mr. Ma has served a number of companies related to the Web3 industry and provided corporate finance and financial consulting and related guidance. Mr. Ma obtained a bachelor’s degree in economics majoring in finance from Wuhan College of Zhongnan University of Economics and Law and a master’s degree in law majoring in fundamental principles of Marxism from Zhongnan University of Economics and Law in June 2011 and June 2014, respectively.