Helport AI Appoints Amy Fong as President and Director
Helport AI (NASDAQ: HPAI) has announced the appointment of Amy Fong as President and director, effective January 1, 2025. This appointment expands the Board to 5 directors, with 3 being independent. Fong brings over 25 years of experience across banking, private equity, management consulting, and non-profit sectors.
Prior to joining Helport AI, Fong served as Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director at FountainVest Partners (Asia), later becoming Senior Advisor in 2024. Her previous roles include CEO of Save the Children Hong Kong and positions at JP Morgan, Credit Suisse, and Merrill Lynch. She currently serves on the Listing Committee of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
In her new role, Fong will lead capital market financing plans, oversee investor relations and M&A activities, and develop strategic partnerships with core customers.
Helport AI (NASDAQ: HPAI) ha annunciato la nomina di Amy Fong come Presidente e direttore, con effetto dal 1 gennaio 2025. Questa nomina espande il Consiglio a 5 direttori, di cui 3 indipendenti. Fong porta con sé oltre 25 anni di esperienza nel settore bancario, nel private equity, nella consulenza di gestione e nelle organizzazioni non profit.
Prima di unirsi a Helport AI, Fong ha ricoperto il ruolo di Chief Operating Officer e Managing Director presso FountainVest Partners (Asia), diventando successivamente Senior Advisor nel 2024. Le sue esperienze precedenti includono il ruolo di CEO di Save the Children Hong Kong e posizioni presso JP Morgan, Credit Suisse e Merrill Lynch. Attualmente fa parte del Comitato di Quotazione della Borsa di Hong Kong.
Nel suo nuovo ruolo, Fong guiderà i piani di finanziamento del mercato dei capitali, supervisionerà le relazioni con gli investitori e le attività di M&A, e svilupperà partnership strategiche con i clienti principali.
Helport AI (NASDAQ: HPAI) ha anunciado el nombramiento de Amy Fong como presidenta y directora, con efecto a partir del 1 de enero de 2025. Este nombramiento amplía la Junta a 5 directores, de los cuales 3 son independientes. Fong aporta más de 25 años de experiencia en el sector bancario, en capital privado, en consultoría de gestión y en organizaciones sin fines de lucro.
Antes de unirse a Helport AI, Fong fue directora de operaciones y directora gerente en FountainVest Partners (Asia), convirtiéndose más tarde en asesora senior en 2024. Sus roles anteriores incluyen CEO de Save the Children Hong Kong y puestos en JP Morgan, Credit Suisse y Merrill Lynch. Actualmente, forma parte del Comité de Cotización de la Bolsa de Valores de Hong Kong.
En su nuevo rol, Fong liderará los planes de financiamiento del mercado de capitales, supervisará las relaciones con inversores y actividades de fusiones y adquisiciones, y desarrollará asociaciones estratégicas con clientes clave.
헬포트 AI (NASDAQ: HPAI)는 에이미 퐁을 2025년 1월 1일부터 대통령 및 이사로 임명했다고 발표했다. 이번 임명으로 이사회는 5명의 이사로 확대되며, 그 중 3명이 독립 이사다. 퐁은 은행, 사모펀드, 관리 컨설팅 및 비영리 부문에서 25년 이상의 경력을 쌓아왔다.
헬포트 AI에 합류하기 전, 퐁은 FountainVest Partners(아시아)에서 COO 및 관리 이사로 근무하였으며, 2024년에는 수석 고문으로 전환하기도 했다. 그녀의 이전 경력에는 홍콩 세이브 더 칠드런의 CEO 및 JP 모건, 크레디트 스위스, 메리릴린치에서의 직책이 포함된다. 현재 그녀는 홍콩 증권 거래소의 상장 위원회에서 활동하고 있다.
새로운 역할에서 퐁은 자본 시장 자금 조달 계획을 주도하고, 투자자 관계 및 M&A 활동을 감독하며, 핵심 고객과의 전략적 파트너십을 개발할 예정이다.
Helport AI (NASDAQ: HPAI) a annoncé la nomination de Amy Fong au poste de présidente et de directrice, à compter du 1er janvier 2025. Cette nomination élargit le conseil d'administration à 5 directeurs, dont 3 sont indépendants. Fong apporte plus de 25 ans d'expérience dans le secteur bancaire, le capital-investissement, le conseil en gestion et les organisations à but non lucratif.
Avant de rejoindre Helport AI, Fong a été directrice des opérations et directrice générale chez FountainVest Partners (Asie), devenant par la suite conseillère senior en 2024. Ses précédents rôles incluent ceux de PDG de Save the Children Hong Kong et de postes chez JP Morgan, Credit Suisse et Merrill Lynch. Elle siège actuellement au comité de cotation de la Bourse de Hong Kong.
Dans son nouveau rôle, Fong dirigera les plans de financement du marché des capitaux, supervisera les relations avec les investisseurs et les activités de F&A, et développera des partenariats stratégiques avec des clients clés.
Helport AI (NASDAQ: HPAI) hat die Ernennung von Amy Fong zur Präsidentin und Direktorin zum 1. Januar 2025 bekannt gegeben. Diese Ernennung erweitert den Vorstand auf 5 Direktoren, von denen 3 unabhängig sind. Fong bringt über 25 Jahre Erfahrung in den Bereichen Banking, Private Equity, Managementberatung und Non-Profit-Organisationen mit.
Vor ihrem Eintritt bei Helport AI war Fong Chief Operating Officer und Managing Director bei FountainVest Partners (Asien) und wurde 2024 Senior Advisor. Zu ihren früheren Positionen gehören die CEO von Save the Children Hong Kong sowie Tätigkeiten bei JP Morgan, Credit Suisse und Merrill Lynch. Derzeit ist sie Mitglied des Listing-Ausschusses der Hongkonger Wertpapierbörse.
In ihrer neuen Rolle wird Fong die Pläne zur Finanzierung des Kapitalmarktes leiten, die Beziehungen zu Investoren und M&A-Aktivitäten überwachen und strategische Partnerschaften mit wichtigen Kunden entwickeln.
- Appointment of experienced executive with 25+ years in finance and operations
- Board composition strengthened with 60% independent directors
- Addition of expertise in capital markets, M&A, and strategic partnerships
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Insights
Amy Fong's appointment as President, while bringing impressive credentials from FountainVest Partners and major financial institutions, represents a routine management change that does not immediately impact HPAI's financial performance or market position. Though her background in capital markets and M&A could suggest future strategic initiatives, this organizational news alone does not constitute material information that would significantly affect investment decisions.
While her expertise may benefit long-term strategic planning, particularly in areas of capital market financing and potential M&A activities, the immediate impact on company operations and stock performance is likely minimal. Her appointment to the board maintains the existing governance structure with 3 independent directors, which is a standard composition for NASDAQ-listed companies.
The appointment maintains compliance with NASDAQ's board independence requirements, with 3 out of 5 directors being independent. While Fong's dual role as President and director could raise potential governance considerations regarding executive oversight, her extensive experience in financial services and previous executive positions suggests capable leadership. However, this type of management change, occurring at the president level rather than CEO, typically does not materially impact stock performance or company valuation.
Seasoned Executive to Lead Strategy Across Capital Markets, Partner and Customer Development, and Global Operations
SINGAPORE and SAN DIEGO, Calif., Jan. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Helport AI Limited (NASDAQ: HPAI) (“Helport AI” or the “Company”), an AI technology company serving enterprise clients with intelligent customer communication software, services, and solutions, today announced the appointment of Amy Fong as President and as a director to its board of directors (the “Board”), effective January 1, 2025. Following the appointment of Ms. Fong, the Board will be comprised of 5 directors, 3 of whom are independent.
Amy Fong brings over 25 years’ of experience as a seasoned professional across multiple industries, including banking, private equity, management consulting, and the not-for-profit sector. Prior to joining Helport, she was the Chief Operating Officer and later Managing Director of Sustainability and Strategic Initiatives at FountainVest Partners (Asia) since 2019, before transitioning to the role of Senior Advisor in 2024. She was previously the Chief Executive Officer of Save the Children Hong Kong, a non-governmental organization, and spent two decades working in financial services with JP Morgan, Credit Suisse, and Merrill Lynch in both the U.S. and Asia. Ms. Fong is also a member of the Listing Committee of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. She holds an MBA degree in Finance from Columbia Business School and a BSBA degree in Accounting and International Finance from Georgetown University.
“On behalf of our board and management team, I would like to welcome Amy Fong to Helport AI,” said Guanghai Li, Chief Executive Officer of Helport AI. “We are privileged to have someone of her caliber and diverse skill set serving as our President. We believe that her achievements as well as expertise in finance and capital markets will make a significant contribution to the strategic operations and development of our company going forward. In this new role, Ms. Fong will lead and implement our capital market financing plans and strategies, as well as oversee investor relations and mergers and acquisitions. She will be responsible for expanding and establishing long-term relationships with strategic partners and core customers. She will also assist the leadership team in formulating strategic plans and driving the Company’s development.”
Ms. Fong added, “I am honored to be appointed President as we aspire to grow Helport AI into a global leader in its field. I look forward to working with Guanghai and the entire management team as we continue to execute our strategic and financial priorities and our commitments to all stakeholders.”
About Helport AI
Helport AI (NASDAQ: HPAI) is an AI technology company dedicated to optimizing customer communication through its digital platform and intelligent software solutions. Offering enterprise level customer contact services, Helport’s mission is to empower everyone to work as an expert. Learn more at www.helport.ai.
Forward-Looking Statements
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