Core Insights - Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) announced the appointment of Hu Zhiheng as Managing Director and Head of Trading Operations, effective October 20, 2025, to enhance operational efficiency and business expansion [1] - Guo Hanxiao has been appointed as Managing Director and Head of Connectivity Business, effective January 1, 2026, to lead the newly established connectivity team [1][2] Group 1 - Hu Zhiheng brings extensive operational management experience and strategic vision from his previous roles at HSBC and JPMorgan, which will support the growth of the Hong Kong market [1] - Hu holds a Master's degree in Economics from the University of Hong Kong and Bachelor's degrees in Economics and Commerce from the University of British Columbia [1] - Guo Hanxiao has over 17 years of experience at HKEX and previously worked at UBS, holding a Master's degree in Engineering and Computer Science from the University of Oxford [2] Group 2 - The connectivity business is considered one of the core and successful operations of HKEX, with expectations that Guo's expertise will drive its continued development [2] - Guo will oversee various connectivity projects across asset classes and report to the market head, Yu Xueqin [1][2]