The board of directors of Orient Securities International Holdings Limited announced that Mr. Cao Weimin ("Mr. Cao") has been appointed as an executive Director, with effect from 19 April 2024. Mr. Cao, aged 40, obtained a bachelor's degree in applied economics and a master's degree in finance with distinction from Massey University in New Zealand in 2006 and 2008, respectively. With over 10 years of experience in asset management, Mr. Cao has worked with fixed income, equities, and managed funds in various asset management companies in New Zealand and the People's Republic of China.

Mr. Cao has entered into a letter of appointment with the Company for a term of 3 years. Mr. Cao is subject to retirement by rotation and re-election at next following annual general meeting of the Company in accordance with the articles of association of the Company.