Bitdeer Announces Appointment of Jihan Wu as New Chief Executive Officer as Linghui Kong Transitions to Chief Business Officer
January 29 2024 - 7:30AM
Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ: BTDR)
(“
Bitdeer” or the “
Company”), a
world-leading technology company for blockchain and
high-performance computing, today announced the appointment of Mr.
Jihan Wu, the Company’s Founder and Chairman of its Board of
Directors (the “
Board”), as Chief Executive
Officer of the Company, effective on March 1, 2024. In addition to
his new role as Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Jihan Wu will remain
as Chairman of the Company’s Board. The Company’s current Chief
Executive Officer Mr. Linghui Kong will transition to the role of
Chief Business Officer and will continue to serve as a member of
the Company’s Board, also effective on March 1, 2024.
Jihan Wu, Founder and Chairman of Bitdeer,
commented, “I’d like to thank Linghui for his valuable
contributions to Bitdeer over the past three years. During his
tenure, we have made significant progress in developing our
business, strengthening our foundations, and positioning Bitdeer
for its next growth phase. Linghui's transition to Chief Business
Officer and my appointment as Chief Executive Officer enable both
of us to focus on our respective areas of expertise. Furthermore,
our realigned roles will empower us to make even greater
contributions to Bitdeer’s long-term development and position us to
fully capitalize on emerging strategic growth opportunities.”
“I am proud of the success Bitdeer has achieved
thus far, and I am excited to lead our team through a new era of
strategic development,” Mr. Wu continued. “Going forward, we will
allocate our resources to develop cutting-edge technologies,
cultivate a strong leadership team, attract more high-caliber
individuals to join our ranks, and further bolster our corporate
culture. Through these efforts and our ongoing commitment to
excellence, I am confident Bitdeer will develop into a preeminent
technology enterprise.”
Linghui Kong, the current Chief Executive Officer of Bitdeer,
added, “Serving as Bitdeer’s CEO has been an extraordinary journey,
filled with numerous accomplishments and invaluable experiences. It
has been a privilege to lead such a dedicated team and advance our
shared vision. I look forward to transitioning to my new role and
working alongside Jihan to deliver sustainable value for our
shareholders.”
About Bitdeer Technologies
Group
Bitdeer is a world-leading technology company
for blockchain and high-performance computing. Bitdeer is committed
to providing comprehensive computing solutions for its customers.
The Company handles complex processes involved in computing such as
equipment procurement, transport logistics, datacenter design and
construction, equipment management, and daily operations. The
Company also offers advanced cloud capabilities to customers with
high demand for artificial intelligence. Headquartered in
Singapore, Bitdeer has deployed datacenters in the United States,
Norway, and Bhutan. To learn more, visit
https://ir.bitdeer.com/.
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important factors, including factors discussed in the section
entitled “Risk Factors” in Bitdeer’s annual report on Form 20-F, as
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Media
Inquiries:pr@bitdeer.com
Contacts
Investor RelationsRobin Yang, PartnerICR,
LLCEmail: Bitdeer.ir@icrinc.comPhone: +1 (212) 537-5825
Public RelationsBrad Burgess, SVPICR,
LLCEmail: Bitdeer.pr@icrinc.comPhone: +1 (212) 537-4056
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