DigiPlus Appoints New CEO and CDO

​In a board meeting held on 19 June 2025, the Board of Directors of DigiPlus Interactive Corp. elected Mr. Hu Jianguo (Tommy Hu) as Chief Executive Officer and Mr. Li Jiaqi (Rick Li) as Chief Digital Officer.

​Mr. Tommy Hu is a globally seasoned software engineer and strategic business leader with over two decades of experience spanning platform innovation, gaming operations, and enterprise-scale technology leadership.

Before his appointment as CEO of DigiPlus, Mr. Hu played a pivotal role in transforming DigiPlus from a land-based gaming operator into the Philippines leading tech-powered digital entertainment brand. As a behind-the-scenes architect, he helped shape the company's vision, driving modernization, and embed a culture of innovation across teams and technologies.

He helped launch and scale BingoPlus into the country's number one digital bingo platform, and spearheaded its expansion into a broader entertainment ecosystem, combining cultural relevance with world-class software performance, and player-first strategy.

His foresight and deep understanding of gaming behaviors have been key to crafting immersive, mobile-first, responsibly managed platforms now enjoyed by tens of millions of Filipinos.

Now as CEO, Mr. Hu leads DigiPlus into its next chapter: expanding into regulated international markets while continuing to set benchmarks in product innovation, player protection, and entertainment excellence. He brings not only technical depth, but the vision, clarity, and global perspective required to lead a digital entertainment brand on the rise.

Mr. Hu holds a Master's Degree in Software Engineering from Huazhong University of Science and Technology in China. He began his career building scalable tech infrastructures in some of Asia's most advanced digital environments, including a senior technical role at Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

Mr. Li brings over 15 years of unparalleled expertise in fintech, digital payments, and technical leadership to the forefront of the gaming industry. As a visionary leader, Rick's track record is underscored by his pivotal role as the Head of Solutions for South & Southeast Asia at Ant Group, where he orchestrated technical solutions across all product lines for Ant International.

Rick's leadership encompassed strategic planning, technical innovation, and driving operational excellence. He was instrumental in spearheading initiatives that transformed the landscape of digitalization across the regions.

As Chief Digital Officer, Rick is uniquely poised to guide DigiPlus towards digital innovation and success in the ever-evolving digital financial ecosystem. His profound insights and proven acumen make him an indispensable asset in navigating the complexities of today's gaming landscape.

Rick graduated with a bachelor's degree in Computer Science and a master's degree in Software Engineering from the National University of Singapore.