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Yat Siu to take over as Animoca Brands CEO while keeping executive chairman role

Animoca Brands co-founder Yat Siu will become CEO on Dec. 1 while retaining his executive chairman seat, as group president Evan Auyang transitions to a senior advisory role.

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Animoca Brands co-founder Yat Siu will take over as chief executive officer on Dec. 1 while maintaining his position as executive chairman, according to company announcements reported by The Block, Cointelegraph, and Decrypt.[1][2][3]

As part of the executive restructuring, Animoca Brands Group President Evan Auyang will step down from his current post and move into a senior advisory position to the board.[2][3]

In his new CEO capacity, Siu will directly oversee the firm's Web3 and artificial intelligence agent operations, with plans to expand its AI agent platform. The leadership transition unfolds as Animoca Brands strengthens its corporate governance and financial reporting procedures in preparation for a future relisting.[1][2]

Key facts

  • Yat Siu will become Animoca Brands CEO on Dec. 1 while retaining his position as executive chairman.
  • Animoca Brands Group President Evan Auyang will transition to a senior advisor role to the board.
  • Siu will oversee the company's Web3 and AI agent businesses and expand its AI agent platform.
  • Animoca Brands is enhancing financial reporting and governance ahead of a future relisting.

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  1. CO

    Cointelegraph@CointelegraphPost on X 路

    馃敟 NEW: Yat Siu will become Animoca Brands CEO on Dec. 1, remain executive chairman and expand its AI agent platform. https://t.co/R3WsN59shS

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  2. TB

    The Block@TheBlockCoPost on X 路

    THE BLOCK: Yat Siu said he will become Animoca Brands CEO on Dec. 1, while retaining his executive chairman role. Group President Evan Auyang will move to a senior advisor position. Siu will oversee the company's AI agent and Web3 businesses as Animoca strengthens governance and financial reporting ahead of a future relisting.

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  3. DE

    Decrypt@DecryptMediaPost on X 路

    Yat Siu Named Animoca Brands CEO. Animoca Brands said co-founder Yat Siu will become CEO on Dec. 1 while remaining executive chairman, with group president Evan Auyang moving into a senior advisory role to the board. https://t.co/92Uv3Pqzqy

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