THE KOREA ECONOMIC DAILY – Match Group has appointed Sam Ahn, co-founder and CEO of Hyperconnect, as Asia's chief innovation officer. In this new role, Ahn will focus on driving innovation within the company and utilizing emerging technologies like AI. He will no longer be involved in the business operations of Hyperconnect and will instead concentrate on creating new business opportunities with internal and external teams. Ahn will step down as CEO of Hyperconnect on Oct 1 but will continue as chairman, supporting the senior leadership team. Hyperconnect, known for its apps Azar and Hakuna, was acquired by Match Group for $1.7B in 2021. Azar has gained popularity globally and is one of the top-grossing communication apps on Google Play. Linda Kim, currently the COO of Hyperconnect, will assume the role of CEO from Oct 1.
by Jeon Cheol Bae
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