AMTD(US:AMTD) Businesswireยท2024-02-09 14:31Group 1: Board Appointments - Mr. Jazz Li has been appointed as an independent director of AMTD IDEA and AMTD WME, bringing expertise in the art and entertainment industry to strengthen board diversity [2] - Ms. Joanne Shoveller has been designated as the Co-Chair of the Board of AMTD Digital and the Chair of the Board of AMTD WME, reflecting the company's commitment to women's leadership [3] Group 2: Corporate Governance and Structure - AMTD WME has established an independent Board membership structure, enhancing its corporate governance standards and preparing for its expansion into a new phase of development [4] - The joint venture AMTD WME is now recognized as a standalone business group focused on cultural development and media and entertainment, with a global presence in over 33 countries [4] Group 3: Leadership and Research Contributions - Dr. Timothy Tong, an independent director of AMTD IDEA and Chairman of AMTD Digital, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Research Grants Council by the Hong Kong SAR Government, effective March 1, 2024 [5]