BEIJING, July 23 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Perfect World Co., Ltd.
(Nasdaq: PWRD) ("Perfect World" or the "Company"), a leading online game developer and operator in China, today announced the appointment of Mr. Han Zhang as an independent director to the Company's Board of Directors.
Mr. Han Zhang serves as a partner of Share Capital Partners Ltd. Prior to his affiliation with Share Capital Partners Ltd., he was the general manager of Greatwall Fund Management Co., Ltd. Prior to that, he also held management positions in a number of fund management companies. Mr. Zhang received his bachelor's degree in chemistry from the Peking University and his EMBA degree from China Europe International Business School.
"I would like to welcome Mr. Zhang to the Board as an independent director. His extensive experience should help further strengthen our corporate governance," commented Mr. Michael Chi, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Perfect World.
Perfect World would also like to announce that Mr. Daniel Dong Yang recently stepped down from his position as a member of the Board of Directors of Perfect World. He plans to focus on other professional commitments.
"I would like to thank Mr. Yang for his contribution to Perfect World," commented Mr. Michael Chi. "I and the rest of the Board would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude to Mr. Yang and wish him the best in his pursuit of his other professional commitments."
After the above changes of the board of directors, Perfect World has met the requirement of the Nasdaq Stock Market, Marketplace Rules that a majority of the directors shall be independent directors. Perfect World's current board members are Mr. Michael Chi, founder, chairman and Chief Executive Office of Perfect World, Mr. Ge Song, Director, Mr. Louis T. Hsieh, independent director, Dr. Bing Xiang, independent director, and Mr. Han Zhang, independent director. The three independent directors are also members of the Company's audit committee.
About Perfect World Co., Ltd. ( http://www.pwrd.com )
Perfect World Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: PWRD) is a leading online game developer and operator in China. Perfect World primarily develops three-dimensional ("3D") online games based on the proprietary Angelica 3D game engine and game development platform. The Company's strong technology and creative game design capabilities, combined with extensive local knowledge and experience, enable it to frequently and rapidly introduce popular games that are designed to cater to changing customer preferences and market trends in China. The Company's current portfolio of self-developed online games includes 3D massively multiplayer online role playing games ("MMORPGs"): "Perfect World," "Legend of Martial Arts," "Perfect World II," "Zhu Xian," and "Chi Bi;" and a 3D casual game: "Hot Dance Party." While most revenues are generated in China, the Company's games have been licensed to leading game operators in more than ten countries and regions. The Company plans to continue to explore new and innovative business models and remains deeply committed to maximizing shareholder value over time.
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