NFT Project Azuki Names Former FOX Corp. CEO Steve Chung as New Chief Operating Officer

Chiru Labs, the digital asset incubation studio and team behind non-fungible token portfolio and merchandise brand Azuki, has appointed Steve Chung, former chief growth officer at Fox and CJ ENM, as its new chief operating officer (COO).

Steve Chung joins Azuki as new Chief Operating Officer

In a blog post dated June 20, Chiru Labs, through its Azuki X account, confirmed the appointment of Steve Chung as its new Chief Operating Officer. The Chief Operating Officer is a new office created to harness the growth of all non-fungible token projects within Chiru Labs.

We are excited to announce that Steve Chung will be joining the Azuki team as our new COO.@stevewchung He brings deep experience from his roles as Global CEO of CJ ENM, CEO of CJ ENM USA, and Chief Growth Officer at FOX. His talent in taking Korean content to the global level and leading… pic.twitter.com/fXxdathtVw

– Azuki (@Azuki) June 20, 2024

Founded in 2021, Chiru Labs is a web3 studio shaping the future of storytelling. The digital asset company builds products that combine art, technology, and community. Chiru Labs is the creator of Azuki, a non-fungible token featuring a limited edition of 10,000 anime-themed NFTs hosted on the Ethereum blockchain.

Chiru Labs is home to other non-fungible token pools, including BEANZ, a non-fungible token featuring a limited supply of 19,995 NFTs hosted on the Ethereum blockchain; Azuki Elementals, a non-fungible token featuring a limited pool of 20,000 NFTs, a supported physical token, and an ERC-721A contract.

Steve Chung short biography

In its latest progressive plans, Team Azuki has appointed Mr. Steve Chung as its new Chief Operating Officer. Chung brings deep experience from his roles as Global CEO of CJ ENM, CEO of CJ ENM USA, and Chief Growth Officer at FOX.

Chung is also a former Hollywood executive. According to the Azuki team, his talent for taking Korean content globally and driving growth in Hollywood will be a game-changer for expanding the Azuki IP and connecting the animation industry to web3. While commenting on his new appointment at Azuki, Chung said:

“I am thrilled to join this world-class team to develop the next generation of power in an industry as anime and consumer content rapidly expand to become a more mainstream and important sector than ever in global media. Even as a new entrant, Azuki already has a proven track record of building a passionate community and has A clear vision of how to build intellectual property and experiences designed specifically for anime fans, working alongside some of the greatest creators in the industry to achieve something that’s never been done before.

In his new office, Chung will be responsible for separately registering as a shareholder for Azuki and will be closely involved in the launch of AnimeChain, a blockchain network designed for and by anime fans that will serve as the first step in redefining anime community engagement.

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