Boardroom Media (CEO News)
At CEO (Boardroom Media) we track over 1,000,000 startups and over 5,000,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and board members we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
This list showcases the top Hong Kong based CEO’ operating in the Online Games space. If you think a CEO’ is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on [email protected]
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Derek Cheung
Founder, CEO of Hong Kong Esports Limited
Derek Cheung is the founder of Hong Kong Esports (HKES). Seeing the huge potential in the eSports industry, he has set up offices for his startup in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Vietnam and Indonesia to capitalize on the growing demand for gaming in the region. His company focuses on content creation, event production and also manages its own teams. While their platforms already have some three million monthly unique visitors, they aim to grow that to 10 million within 12 months.
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About Hong Kong Esports Limited: Hong Kong Esports focuses on content creation, event production and also manages its own teams.
Arthur Chow
CEO of 6Waves
Arthur is the CEO of 6waves, a leading mobile games publisher. He was awarded EY Entrepreneur of the Year and selected by HSBC as business leader in HK.
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About 6Waves: 6waves is a publisher of independent games on social networks and mobile platforms.
Paddy Markham
CEO & Founder of CAPSL
Armed with global product experience of over 18 years, Paddy led Zynga’s Chinese mobile studio, tasked with overseeing 6 international games while driving Zynga’s first mid-core mobile title.
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About CAPSL: CAPSL are creators of BAASH – a game live audio game influencer platform helping creators engage and monetize through competition
Jian Xiao
Executive Director, Chairman and CEO of CMGE
Ken Jian Xiao is the CEO of CMGE, a mobile gaming company based in Hong Kong. Xiao has held the post since April 2012. Xiao counts over 10 years experience in the mobile services industry. He founded Huiyou in 2007 and is also the Chairman of Dragon Joyce, the subsidiary operating the feature phone business. Prior to founding Huiyou, he founded Infomobile, a company subsequently acquired by Samsung in August 2003. He was a key member of A8 Digital Music, a company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Xiao graduated from South China University in 2008 with a Bachelors Degree in Law. He also holds a Master’s Degree in Software Engineering.
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About CMGE: CMGE is a Chinese mobile game company engaged in the development, operation, and sale of feature phone and smartphone games.
Marcus Kay
CEO of wizQ – Game Publisher
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About Meatti – Increase App Downloads & Revenue With Actionable Insights, wizQ – Game Publisher: wizQ publishes social and mobile games through multiple platforms and internet cafes.
