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Tanco appoints Chinese tech veterans to lead DigiPlus' global push

Published Jun 19, 2025 05:51 pm
Tycoon Eusebio Tanco has appointed two Chinese tech experts as the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Digital Officer of DigiPlus Interactive Corporation to lead the company's overseas expansion amid growing competition in the domestic e-games market.
In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the firm said its board of directors has decided to expand the management team and elected Hu Jiangguo (Tommy Hu) as CEO and Li Jiaqi (Rick Li) as CDO, effective immediately.
Prior to their appointment, Andy Tsui was in charge of running the company as its president. DigiPlus Vice President of Investor Relations Celeste Jovenir said Tsui remains as president and reports to Hu.
DigiPlus said Hu is a globally seasoned software engineer and strategic business leader with over two decades of experience spanning platform innovation, gaming operations, and enterprise-scale technology leadership.
Before his appointment as CEO of DigiPlus, he played a pivotal role in transforming DigiPlus from a land-based gaming operator into the Philippines leading tech-powered digital entertainment brand.
“As a behind-the-scenes architect, he helped shape the company's vision, driving modernization, and embed a culture of innovation across teams and technologies,” the firm said.
Hu helped launch and scale BingoPlus into the country's number one digital bingo platform, and spearheaded its expansion into a broader entertainment ecosystem, combining cultural relevance with world-class software performance, and player-first strategy.
“His foresight and deep understanding of gaming behaviors have been key to crafting immersive, mobile-first, responsibly managed platforms now enjoyed by tens of millions of Filipinos,” DigiPlus said.
It noted that, “As CEO, Hu leads DigiPlus into its next chapter: expanding into regulated international markets while continuing to set benchmarks in product innovation, player protection, and entertainment excellence.
“He brings not only technical depth, but the vision, clarity, and global perspective required to lead a digital entertainment brand on the rise.
Hu holds a Master's Degree in Software Engineering from Huazhong University of Science and Technology in China. He began his career building scalable tech infrastructures in some of Asia's most advanced digital environments, including a senior technical role at Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
Meanwhile, Li brings over 15 years of unparalleled expertise in fintech, digital payments, and technical leadership to the forefront of the gaming industry.
As a visionary leader, his track record is underscored by his pivotal role as the Head of Solutions for South & Southeast Asia at Ant Group, where he orchestrated technical solutions across all product lines for Ant International.
Li's leadership encompassed strategic planning, technical innovation, and driving operational excellence. He was instrumental in spearheading initiatives that transformed the landscape of digitalization across the regions.
As Chief Digital Officer, DigiPlus said Li is uniquely poised to guide DigiPlus towards digital innovation and success in the ever-evolving digital financial ecosystem.
His profound insights and proven acumen make him an indispensable asset in navigating the complexities of today's gaming landscape.
Li graduated with a bachelor's degree in Computer Science and a master's degree in Software Engineering from the National University of Singapore.

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