HONG KONG, May 29, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited (“iClick” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: ICLK), an independent online marketing and enterprise data solutions provider in China, today announced the appointment of two new members to its board of directors, who will officially take up their roles on July 1, 2019.

The two new directors are Lub Bun Chong and Terence Li. Mr. Chong will also join the Company’s audit committee while Mr. Li will continue to serve the Company as Chief Financial Officer.

Mr. Chong is currently a partner of C Consultancy Limited, a Hong Kong-based corporate and financial advisory firm which specializes in the advertising, digital and media sectors of China and Southeast Asia.  Lub Bun is the author of “Managing a Chinese Partner” (published by Palgrave Macmillan) and a contributor of China articles to reputable publications.  Prior to founding C Consultancy, he was the Chief Financial Officer and the Director of Mergers and Acquisitions of Clear Media (00100.HK), and the Chief Financial Officer of Focus Media (002027.SZ).  Lub Bun previously worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers in China, Hong Kong and Singapore during the 1990s.

Terence Li, who joined iClick in 2018, was previously a Vice President with iClick’s Series A investor, Sumitomo Corporation Equity Asia. Terence served on the iClick’s board between 2009 and 2013 representing Sumitomo Corporation Equity Asia. Terence has served as Chief Financial Officer of the Company since January 1, 2019.

Sammy Hsieh, Co-founder and CEO of iClick said, “I welcome Lub Bun and Terence to our board. Their industry experience and professional networks will bring significant value to iClick’s overall business growth and the development of its marketing solutions business. Lub Bun’s relevant industry experience in particular will be strategically important to our business development in Southeast Asia.”

iClick today also announced Ricky Ng’s departure from the Company’s board of directors, effective May 28, 2019. His departure was not due to any disagreement with the company. “Ricky has played an important role in the early development of iClick’s business. The board wishes him success in his future endeavors,” said Hsieh.   

About iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited

iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited (NASDAQ:ICLK) is an independent online marketing and enterprise data solutions provider that connects worldwide marketers with audiences in China. Built on cutting-edge technologies, our proprietary platform possesses omni-channel marketing capabilities and fulfills various marketing objectives in a data-driven and automated manner, helping both international and domestic marketers reach their target audiences in China. Headquartered in Hong Kong, iClick was established in 2009 and is currently operating in nine locations worldwide including Asia and Europe.

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Source: iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited