Management ChangeJun 23, 2026, 01:46 PM
Allied Gaming & Entertainment Appoints New CEO & Chairman
AI Summary
Allied Gaming & Entertainment Inc. announced significant leadership changes, effective June 17, 2026. Li Yangyang resigned as CEO and Chairman but will continue as President and a Class A director. The Board appointed Weizhi (Eric) Shao as the new Chief Executive Officer and Li Shanglong as an independent director and the new Chairman of the Board. These changes are part of the company's strategic transformation towards an AI-driven future, leveraging the new leaders' expertise in AI, technology, and e-commerce.
Key Highlights
- Li Yangyang resigned as CEO and Chairman, effective June 17, 2026, but remains President and Class A director.
- Weizhi (Eric) Shao appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective June 17, 2026.
- Li Shanglong appointed as an independent director and Chairman of the Board, effective June 17, 2026.
- Mr. Shao was Founder and CEO of Beauty Diary and co-founder of North America Student Network.
- Mr. Li Shanglong is Founding Partner of Aivolution Venture and co-founder of Kaochong.
- The company is negotiating compensation terms with Mr. Shao; Mr. Li Shanglong will receive US$1 per annum.
- Changes align with the company's strategic transformation towards an AI infrastructure network and AI application services matrix.
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