HK Stock Market Move | IMAGI INT'L (00585) surged nearly 12% during trading as Tan Wenkang joined the company's board, bringing experience in cutting-edge technology and capital operations.

IMAGI INT'L (00585) rose nearly 12% during trading and, as of the time of writing, is up 8.56%, priced at HKD 5.705, with a transaction volume of HKD 2.6139 million. In terms of news, on August 12, IMAGI INT'L announced that Mr. Tan Wenkang has been appointed as the companys independent non-executive director, chairman of the remuneration committee, and a member of the audit committee and nomination committee, with the appointment effective from August 17, 2026. IMAGI INT'L stated that Mr. Tan has extensive experience in the fields of artificial intelligence, cutting-edge technology, investment banking, auditing, and financial services. His addition will bring a more diverse professional perspective to the board and further enhance the company's governance and strategic decision-making capabilities. It is reported that Mr. Tan is currently the Hong Kong and international development advisor for XTALPI, a Hong Kong-listed AI and Siasun Robot & Automation R&D platform, and serves as the non-executive chairman of its wholly-owned subsidiary LCC Technologies Limited. He held the position of CFO at XTALPI from December 2020 to December 2025, during which he led financing projects totaling over USD 1.3 billion, including XTALPI's initial public offering in Hong Kong in June 2024. Previously, Mr. Tan accumulated over 20 years of experience in investment banking, auditing, and financial services.