Founder Olive Tai Appointed Chairman of the Board of Synagistics; John Wu Appointed Chief Executive Officer as Company Enters Next Stage of AI and Digital Commerce Growth

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HONG KONG, July 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Synagistics Limited ("Synagistics", Stock code: 2562.HK), a Singapore-based AI, big data and digital commerce company listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, today announced that Ms Olive Tai, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Synagistics, has been appointed Chairman of the Board, while Mr John Wu has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of the Company, with effect from 6 July 2026. Mr LEE Shieh-Peen Clement retired as an Executive Director and Chairman of the Board on the same date. The Board extends its sincere appreciation to Mr Clement Lee for his invaluable contributions to the Group during his tenure of office. The leadership enhancement comes as Synagistics enters its next stage of growth, with an increasing focus on AI, big data, digital commerce, cross-border business and brand transformation across Asia. The new structure supports segregation of duties and combines founder-led strategic leadership with strengthened professional management, bringing together Ms Tai's entrepreneurial vision and deep industry experience with Mr Wu's institutional finance, strategic investment and regional management expertise. Mr Wu, aged 45, brings more than 20 years of experience in financial planning, analysis and strategic investment across Asia. He possesses extensive expertise in driving profitability, managing complex financial projects and enhancing operational efficiency, and has a proven ability to support executive management in formulating and implementing corporate strategies aligned with business objectives. He served as Chief Financial Officer, Vanguard Asia from January 2023 to July 2026 and as Head of Financial Planning and Analysis, Vanguard Asia from July 2018 to May 2023. Prior to joining Vanguard, Mr Wu was Vice President, Financial Planning and Analysis at Allianz Global Investors from October 2012 to July 2018. Earlier in his career, he held various positions at Royal Bank of Scotland and J.P. Morgan, where he gained substantial experience in financial management and banking operations. Mr Wu graduated from Macquarie University with a bachelor's degree in Accounting and Commerce in 2004. He is a qualified accountant with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with CPA Australia, and a Chartered Accou...

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