BitDeer: Appointed Wu Jihan as new CEO and Kong Linghui as chief commercial officer

According to an official announcement, Bitdeer, the world's leading blockchain and high-performance computing technology company, announced the appointment of Mr. Wu Jihan, the company's founder and chairman of the board of directors, as the company's CEO, effective March 1, 2024. In addition to the responsibilities of the new CEO, Mr. Jihan Wu will continue to serve as Chairman of the Company's Board of Directors. Kong Linghui, the current Chief Executive Officer, will transition to Chief Commercial Officer and continue to serve as a member of the Company's Board of Directors, also effective March 1, 2024. Mr. Wu Jihan, founder and chairman of the board of directors of Bitdeer, said: "Thank you Mr. Kong Linghui for his valuable contributions to Bitdeer over the past three years. During his tenure, Bitdeer has made great progress in business development, infrastructure construction, and positioning the company for the next stage of growth. Significant progress has been made. Mr. Kong Linghui’s transition to Chief Commercial Officer and me as Chief Executive Officer allow us to focus on our respective areas of expertise. Additionally, our realigned roles will enable us to contribute to Bitdeer’s long-term growth contribute more and take advantage of emerging strategic growth opportunities.” Mr. Kong Linghui, current CEO of Bitdeer, said: "Serving as CEO of Bitdeer has been an extraordinary journey, filled with numerous achievements and valuable experiences. It is a privilege to lead such a dedicated team and advance our shared vision. I look forward to transitioning into my new role and working with Mr. Jihan Wu to create sustainable value for shareholders."