Paradise Entertainment adds Eric Ho to board as independent Non-Executive Director

Paradise Entertainment has strengthened its board with the appointment of Eric Ho King Fung as an independent non-executive director and member of its audit committee, effective June 12.

The company said the appointment adds extensive financial, legal and corporate governance expertise to its board as it continues to develop its gaming technology and entertainment businesses.

Ho, 49, holds degrees in commerce and law from the University of New South Wales in Australia and is a qualified solicitor in Hong Kong. Over the course of his career, he has built experience spanning legal practice, investment banking and capital markets. 

He began his professional career as an analyst at J.P. Morgan before joining international law firm Linklaters, where he served as an associate solicitor. He later moved into investment banking with Deutsche Bank’s Hong Kong branch, eventually becoming vice president and head of Hong Kong and Macau origination.

Beyond the financial sector, Ho is active in public and business organizations. He serves as a member of the Standing Committee of the Beijing Municipal Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, honorary consul of Cabo Verde in Macau, president of the Money Exchangers Association of Macao and chairman of P & W, Money Changer.

Ho previously held senior leadership roles at Hong Kong-listed Apollo Future Mobility Group, where he served as executive director and chairman before becoming a senior adviser to the board. He also recently joined Prosperous Industrial (Holdings) as an independent Non-Executive Director.

Paradise Entertainment said Ho has confirmed his independence in accordance with Hong Kong listing requirements and has no financial interests or relationships that would affect his ability to serve as an independent board member.

The appointment expands Paradise Entertainment’s independent non-executive director team to four members. Ho will receive an annual director’s fee of HK$120,000 (US$15,315) and will be subject to retirement and re-election requirements under the company’s corporate governance framework.

The board welcomed Ho’s appointment, citing his broad professional background and leadership experience as valuable additions to the company’s governance structure.