Directorate Change
On 3 November 2026 Winking Studios appointed Hsu Ting‑Yang as a Non‑Executive Director; Hsu founded and has served as President of Acer Gaming Inc., which completed an IPO on the Taiwan Stock Exchange in 2026, and he holds 125,000 ordinary WKS shares; Acer Gaming Inc is a 56.99% shareholder in Winking Studios and Acer Incorporated is a 63.71% shareholder, reinforcing majority shareholder influence; management states Hsu’s 20+ years in business development, corporate strategy and international market expansion will support the Group’s growth, strategic partnerships and market access.
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Appointment of Non-Executive Director
Winking Studios Limited (AIM / SGX:WKS), ("Winking Studios" or the "Company") one of the leading global AAA game art outsourcing studios and an established game development company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Hsu Ting-Yang (James) as a Non-Executive Director of the Company with effect from 3 November 2026.
- Hsu has more than 20 years of experience in the technology and gaming industries. His background spans across marketing, product management, channel management, business development and corporate strategy.
- Hsu began his career leading marketing at a technology startup, then held product and channel management roles at a leading international IT brand. He joined Acer Group in 2009 and went on to hold senior leadership positions. In those roles, he oversaw markets across EMEA, Asia and the Americas and drove Acer Group's business development initiatives. He later served as Assistant to Acer's Chairman and CEO, where he advised on strategic initiatives and helped shape Acer Group's dual transformation strategy.
In 2020, Mr. Hsu incubated and founded Acer Gaming Inc., a subsidiary of Acer Group, and has served as its President since its inception. Under his leadership, Acer Gaming Inc. secured exclusive PlayStation distribution rights in Taiwan and expanded its operations into other markets across Asia. He also broadened the company's portfolio through partnerships with leading gaming peripheral brands and led Acer Gaming Inc. through its initial public offering ("IPO") on the Taiwan Stock Exchange in 2026.
Acer Gaming Inc is a 56.99% shareholder in Winking Studios and a subsidiary of Acer Incorporated, a 63.71% shareholder in Winking Studios.
- Johnny Jan, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Winking Studios, commented:
"We are delighted to welcome Mr. Hsu to the Board. His over 20 years of experience in business development, corporate strategy and international market expansion across the technology and gaming industries, will be invaluable as the Group pursues its next phase of growth.
"We believe that his in-depth knowledge in incubating and scaling Acer Gaming, forging strategic partnerships and leading the company through its IPO will bring fresh perspectives to the Board and strengthen our ability to identify new opportunities, expand market presence and create long-term shareholder value."
Further information regarding Mr. Hsu's appointment is available in the Company's corresponding SGX announcement: https://investor.winkingworks.com/frontend/web/misc/ned_appointment2026nov.pdf
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD
JOHNNY JAN
Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer (Founder)
In accordance with Schedule 2(g) of the AIM Rules for Companies, Mr. Hsu Ting‑Yang (James) (aged 48) has been within the previous five years, a director or partner of the following companies or partnerships:
| Current Directorships / Partnerships | Past Directorships / Partnerships |
Acer Global Merchandise Philippines Inc
DropZone (Hong Kong) Limited
Acer Technology and Business Development Pte. Ltd
- Hsu holds 125,000 ordinary shares in the Company.
About Winking Studios Limited (AIM and SGX: WKS)
The Group has 14 studios across Taipei, Nanjing, Suzhou, Dalian, Tianjin, Shanghai, Quebec and Kuala Lumpur with over 1,400 highly skilled employees serving a global customer base that includes 22 of the top 25 game publishers in the world.
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