DFI
RETAIL GROUP HOLDINGS LIMITED
DIRECTORATE
DFI Retail Group Holdings Limited
('DFI' or the 'Group') is pleased to announce the appointment of
Elaine Chang to its Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director,
effective 17 February 2025.
Elaine Chang is an accomplished global
leader with 30 years of experience across the United States and
Greater China, spanning industries such as semiconductors, hardware
devices, digital content, e-commerce, cloud computing, and
artificial intelligence. She recently served as Corporate Vice
President, Generative AI and Machine Learning Go-to-Market, at
Amazon Web Services (AWS).
During her tenure at AWS Greater China
from 2019 to 2023, Elaine led the business through a period of
significant growth, tripling revenue and establishing AWS as a key
enabler of digital transformation for local and international
companies. Prior to that, she held senior leadership roles at
Amazon, including President of Amazon China and Country Manager of
Kindle China, where she spearheaded transformative initiatives that
enhanced Amazon's cross-border e-commerce offerings and digital
publishing ecosystem.
The Group also announces that Ben
Keswick will be stepping down from the Board, effective 17 February
2025, to focus on
other priorities within the Jardine business. As a Director and
previously as Chairman of the Board, Ben has been a valued leader
and has played an integral role in guiding DFI's strategy and
growth for many years.
Commenting on these changes, John
Witt, Chairman of DFI Retail Group, said, "We are delighted to
welcome Elaine Chang to the DFI Board. Elaine's extensive expertise
in technology-driven growth and her leadership across diverse
markets will bring valuable insights to our governance. Her
appointment reflects our commitment to ensuring the Board is
well-equipped to navigate the complexities of today's retail
environment and drive sustainable growth for our shareholders. We
would also like to express our gratitude to Ben Keswick for his
significant contributions to DFI. His leadership has been
instrumental in shaping the Group's direction."
Scott Price, Group CEO of DFI Retail
Group, added, "Elaine's global experience and proven ability to
leverage innovation to create meaningful business impact will play
a key role in supporting DFI's strategic priorities. Her
perspective will strengthen our ability to deliver exceptional
value to our customers while continuing to evolve in a competitive
and rapidly changing retail landscape."
Elaine Chang said, "I am honoured to
join the Board of DFI Retail Group. The Group's commitment to
innovation and its strong leadership in the retail sector resonate
deeply with me, and I look forward to contributing to its continued
success."
Sean Ward,
Jardine Matheson Limited
For and on behalf of DFI Retail Group Holdings Limited
6 February
2025
www.DFIretailgroup.com
