Joy Spreader Group Inc. (6988) disclosed that effective February 10, 2026, Mr. Li Chenji will assume the role of Independent Non-Executive Director. Concurrently, he will serve as both chairman and member of the audit committee. The announcement indicates that this appointment enables compliance with the relevant listing rules regarding board composition.

Mr. Li, aged 37, has over a decade of capital market and finance experience. He joined GR Life Style Company Limited (0108.HK) in November 2024 as chief financial officer and company secretary. His previous roles include asset management director at Tongchuangjiuding (430719.OC) and strategic consultant at KE Holdings (02423.HK), with responsibilities spanning investment, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Nanjing University (2010), a master’s degree in business analysis from the University of Connecticut (2013), and a master’s degree in corporate governance from the Hong Kong Metropolitan University (2022). He is a member of the Association of International Accountant and the Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute.

Under a three-year fixed term from February 10, 2026, Mr. Li’s annual director’s fee is set at HKD120,000. He is subject to retirement and re-election requirements in accordance with the company’s articles of association and relevant listing rules. The announcement confirms that Mr. Li meets the independence criteria, holds no major share interests, and has no relationships with substantial shareholders or directors, reinforcing the Board’s position on regulatory compliance.