Animoca Brands has named executive chairman Yat Siu as CEO from 1 December 2026.

The move comes as the company builds infrastructure for AI agents that act and transact for people.

Meanwhile, group president Evan Auyang will become a senior adviser to the board.

He will advise on long-term strategy when requested. Auyang will also take on board-approved tasks for the institutional business.

The company’s plan rests on three businesses. First, Minds by Animoca Brands is an AI agent platform for individuals.

Second, an institutional arm offers digital money and investment products.

Finally, Moca Network and AIR give agents the identity, credentials and permissions to transact securely and verifiably.

As CEO, Siu will run day-to-day operations and project development, and lead the rollout of the board’s strategy.

He said the role means taking “a more hands-on approach to our daily operations” to guide the company’s core technologies.

His senior team includes Robby Yung, CEO of investments and of The Sandbox.

Others are CFO Shaun Kraft, COO Minh Do, chief development officer Brian Chan and general counsel Jamii Quoc. Together, they will continue to carry out the agreed strategy.

The board, which includes independent directors Chris Whiteman and John Madden, keeps responsibility for strategy, governance and compliance.

Auyang has led the institutional business since joining in 2021. The company said he built ties with global institutions, formed today’s leadership team and guided the firm through difficult industry cycles.

“I make this move with every confidence in the people now leading its businesses, and I look forward to advising the Board as the Company enters its next phase of growth,”

said Auyang.

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