Hong Kong Robotics Group Holding Limited (HK Robotics, 00370) announced the appointment of Dr Chen Jianqiu and Mr Jia Liqun as executive directors, effective 11 March 2026, following recommendations from the Nomination Committee.

Dr Chen Jianqiu, age 29, currently vice-president of research and development, will continue to steer the Group’s technology roadmap, focusing on core AI, robotics and blockchain initiatives. Dr Chen holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the Harbin Institute of Technology (September 2025) and has published extensively in top-tier journals. His monthly director’s remuneration is set at HK$0.05 million. Under the Group’s share award scheme, he holds 1.00 million shares, representing 0.048 % of issued share capital.

Mr Jia Liqun, age 53, has led the Group’s capital-market department since May 2020 and brings over two decades of investment-banking and M&A experience, including previous roles at Haitong Securities and various investment funds. His monthly director’s remuneration is HK$0.04 million. He is entitled to 1.50 million awarded shares and 8.70 million share options, giving him a beneficial interest in 10.20 million shares, or 0.49 % of the Company.

Both appointments are for three-year terms, subject to retirement by rotation under the Company’s Bye-Laws. With the additions, HK Robotics’ board composition remains at seven directors: two non-executive, two executive and three independent non-executive members.