Apple iSports Group, Inc. Boosts Strategic Leadership with the Appointment of Lyndon Hsu to the Board of Directors
Apple iSports Group (OTC-QB: AAPI) has appointed Lyndon Hsu to its Board of Directors, effective December 30, 2024. Hsu brings extensive experience in investment banking, having advised on transactions exceeding $1 trillion USD throughout his career. He has held senior leadership positions at major financial institutions including Standard Chartered, HSBC, Credit Suisse, and ANZ Banking Group.
As former Managing Director at Standard Chartered, Hsu closed over $500 billion in corporate finance enterprise value transactions. He also brings significant gaming industry expertise, with 30 years of experience in sports gaming, including 20 years as co-chairman of the Victorian Bookmakers' Association and founding chairman of BetCloud Pty
The appointment aligns with Apple iSports' strategy to strengthen its leadership team as it aims for potential NASDAQ up-listing and global expansion in iGaming and entertainment markets.
Apple iSports Group (OTC-QB: AAPI) ha nominato Lyndon Hsu nel suo Consiglio di Amministrazione, con effetto dal 30 dicembre 2024. Hsu porta con sé una vasta esperienza nel settore della consulenza finanziaria, avendo consigliato su operazioni che superano i 1 trilione di dollari USD durante la sua carriera. Ha ricoperto posizioni di alto livello in importanti istituzioni finanziarie tra cui Standard Chartered, HSBC, Credit Suisse e ANZ Banking Group.
In qualità di ex Direttore Generale di Standard Chartered, Hsu ha concluso transazioni di valore aziendale in finanza aziendale superiori ai 500 miliardi di dollari. Porta anche un'importante esperienza nel settore dei giochi, con 30 anni di esperienza nel gioco sportivo, di cui 20 come co-presidente dell'Associazione dei Bookmakers del Victoria e presidente fondatore di BetCloud Pty.
Questa nomina è in linea con la strategia di Apple iSports di rafforzare il suo team dirigenziale mentre mira a un possibile passaggio al NASDAQ e all'espansione globale nei mercati dell'iGaming e dell'intrattenimento.
Apple iSports Group (OTC-QB: AAPI) ha nombrado a Lyndon Hsu en su Junta Directiva, con efecto a partir del 30 de diciembre de 2024. Hsu aporta una amplia experiencia en banca de inversión, habiendo asesorado en transacciones que superan el billón de dólares USD a lo largo de su carrera. Ha ocupado posiciones de liderazgo senior en importantes instituciones financieras, incluyendo Standard Chartered, HSBC, Credit Suisse y ANZ Banking Group.
Como ex Director General en Standard Chartered, Hsu cerró transacciones de valor empresarial en finanzas corporativas por más de 500 mil millones de dólares. También trae una importante experiencia en la industria del juego, con 30 años de experiencia en apuestas deportivas, incluidos 20 años como copresidente de la Asociación de Bookmakers de Victoria y presidente fundador de BetCloud Pty.
La nominación está alineada con la estrategia de Apple iSports de fortalecer su equipo de liderazgo mientras busca una posible cotización en NASDAQ y expansión global en los mercados de iGaming y entretenimiento.
Apple iSports Group (OTC-QB: AAPI)는 2024년 12월 30일부터 Lyndon Hsu를 이사회에 임명했습니다. Hsu는 경영 경과에 걸쳐 1조 달러를 초과하는 거래에 대해 자문을 제공한 투자은행 분야에서의 경험이 풍부합니다. 그는 Standard Chartered, HSBC, Credit Suisse, ANZ Banking Group 등 주요 금융 기관에서 고위직을 역임했습니다.
Standard Chartered의 전 전무로서 Hsu는 5000억 달러 이상의 기업 금융 거래를 성사시켰습니다. 그는 또한 30년의 스포츠 도박 경험을 보유하고 있으며, 이 중 20년은 빅토리아 스포츠 베팅 협회의 공동 의장 및 BetCloud Pty의 창립 의장으로 활동했습니다.
이번 임명은 Apple iSports가 NASDAQ 상장 가능성을 목표로 하며 iGaming 및 엔터테인먼트 시장에서의 글로벌 확장을 목표로 하여 리더십 팀을 강화하려는 전략과 일치합니다.
Apple iSports Group (OTC-QB: AAPI) a nommé Lyndon Hsu au sein de son Conseil d'Administration, à compter du 30 décembre 2024. Hsu apporte une vaste expérience dans le secteur de la banque d'investissement, ayant conseillé sur des transactions dépassant 1 trillion USD tout au long de sa carrière. Il a occupé des postes de direction au sein de grandes institutions financières telles que Standard Chartered, HSBC, Credit Suisse et ANZ Banking Group.
En tant qu'ancien Directeur Général chez Standard Chartered, Hsu a conclu des transactions d'une valeur de plus de 500 milliards USD en finance d'entreprise. Il possède également une expertise significative dans l'industrie du jeu, avec 30 ans d'expérience dans les paris sportifs, dont 20 ans en tant que co-président de l'Association des bookmakers du Victoria et président fondateur de BetCloud Pty.
Cette nomination s'inscrit dans la stratégie d'Apple iSports visant à renforcer son équipe de direction alors qu'elle aspire à une éventuelle inscription sur le NASDAQ et à une expansion mondiale dans les marchés de l'iGaming et du divertissement.
Apple iSports Group (OTC-QB: AAPI) hat Lyndon Hsu in seinen Vorstand berufen, der am 30. Dezember 2024 in Kraft tritt. Hsu bringt umfassende Erfahrungen im Investment Banking mit und hat während seiner Karriere bei Transaktionen beraten, die über 1 Billion USD hinausgehen. Er hat in führenden Positionen bei großen Finanzinstitutionen wie Standard Chartered, HSBC, Credit Suisse und ANZ Banking Group gedient.
Als ehemaliger Managing Director bei Standard Chartered hat Hsu über 500 Milliarden USD an Unternehmensfinanzierungswerttransaktionen abgeschlossen. Er bringt auch bedeutende Fachkenntnisse in der Gaming-Branche mit, mit 30 Jahren Erfahrung im Sportgaming, darunter 20 Jahre als Co-Vorsitzender der Victorian Bookmakers' Association und als Gründungsvorsitzender von BetCloud Pty.
Die Ernennung passt zur Strategie von Apple iSports, sein Führungsteam zu stärken, während das Unternehmen eine potenzielle NASDAQ-Listung und eine globale Expansion in den iGaming- und Unterhaltungsmarkt anstrebt.
- Addition of board member with extensive financial expertise and $1 trillion+ in transaction experience
- Strategic alignment with potential NASDAQ up-listing plans
- New director brings 30 years of gaming industry experience
- Enhanced corporate governance and strategic oversight capabilities
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IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apple iSports Group, Inc. (OTC-QB: AAPI) (“Company” or “Apple iSports” or “AiS”), a digital sports entertainment and gaming company providing sports betting and streaming solutions, today announced the appointment of Mr. Lyndon Hsu (age 59) to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective December 30, 2024.
Mr. Hsu has extensive experience in investment banking, including mergers and acquisitions. Throughout his career, he has advised on transactions exceeding
In addition, he is an entrepreneur and investor with significant experience in the gaming industry, bringing 30 years of experience in sports gaming, including 20 years as co-chairman of the Victorian Bookmakers’ Association. He was also the founding chairman and board member of BetCloud Pty Ltd, Melbourne, Australia, a wagering and data science company in Melbourne. Mr. Hsu holds a BEc (Hons) from La Trobe University (Australia) and a M.Com (Finance) from the University of Melbourne, Australia.
“We are excited and very fortunate to have Mr. Hsu join our board of directors. He brings over three decades of executive experience in corporate finance and governance with an excellent strategic vision,” said Mr. Joe Martinez, the Company’s Chairman & CEO. “His appointment will strengthen our leadership team as we continue to build Apple iSports into a global iGaming and entertainment company with a potential up-listing to the NASDAQ Stock Exchange when the timing is right. His connections in corporate finance and business as an executive and successful entrepreneur bring much-needed talent to our Company.”
Mr. Hsu commented, “I am deeply honored to join the Board of Directors at Apple iSports, especially during the global dynamic change for the sectors we want to participate in. I am impressed by the Company’s innovative culture, and I look forward to leveraging my experience to further strengthen Apple iSports’ strategic direction and enhance shareholder value.”
“Mr. Hsu’s unparalleled experience in corporate finance and leadership aligns perfectly with our vision for growth and innovation,” said Melbourne Australia executive Marino Sussich. Mr. Sussich is a member of the board and the founder of AiS, who, in his own right, is a serial entrepreneur. He concurred that the addition of Mr. Hsu would have a significant impact on Australia and the Pacific Rim, in addition to other global markets.
Mr. Martinez added, “Mr. Hsu’s proven history of success in driving transformational business strategies and his deep understanding of global markets make him an invaluable asset to the Company. His appointment reflects our unwavering dedication to operational excellence and strategic foresight as well as Board independence. It underscores Apple iSports’ commitment to building a world-class leadership team capable of navigating the complexities of scaling in a competitive market. By adding Mr. Hsu to the board of directors, we are making a commitment and a statement to our shareholders and employees that we are putting in place the infrastructure for our business development as the cornerstone of the Company’s future direction.” Mr. Martinez concluded, “This approach aligns with current trends in corporate governance, where boards play a critical role in overseeing company strategy, risk management, and regulatory compliance.”
Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements related to the Company’s planned NASDAQ listing and strategic growth initiatives. Actual results may differ due to market conditions and other factors. Apple iSports Group, Inc. assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements except as required by law.
About Apple iSports Group (AiS)
The Company, through its operating subsidiaries, is an emerging sports and racing content provider. Core offerings include a 24/7 linear streaming channel that supports live sports and sports documentaries, betting and fantasy games platforms, racing and sports recaps, news, and podcasts.
The AiS platform also features leading-edge, AI-driven informatics to empower customers to make informed and educated selections, along with tight integration between fantasy sports and wagering, creating solid communities around sports. In the future, the platform intends to support eSports and Metaverse applications with global reach. In addition, AiS is working closely with a California-based company that integrates technology that will reduce latency, reduce CPU utilization, and provide a state-of-the-art encryption algorithm that does not impact bandwidth like other products currently in the market. The benefit is that when fully implemented into the AiS platform, high-speed cell phone and broadband connections will be faster and more secure.
The core team behind the platform has over four decades of regulated sports and racing betting experience in regulated markets in Australia, the UK, and Europe. It now brings that experience to the U.S., complemented by powerful corporate and finance capabilities.
For additional information about the Apple iSports platform, please visit.
- https://appleisports.com.
- Corporate and investor information at https://corporate.appleisports.com.
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Investor Relations Contact:
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