Steve Chung Joins Azuki as New COO
Steve Chung Joins Azuki as New COO
馃崪 Anime meets Hollywood exec
Azuki has announced the appointment of Steve Chung as their new Chief Operating Officer. Chung brings extensive experience from his previous roles as Chief Global Officer of CJ ENM, CEO of CJ ENM USA, and Chief Growth Officer at FOX. His expertise in globalizing Korean content and fostering growth in Hollywood is expected to play a crucial role in expanding Azuki's intellectual property and bridging the gap between the anime industry and web3 technology. The company has expressed optimism about Chung's potential impact on their future endeavors.
We're excited to announce that Steve Chung is joining the Azuki team as our new COO. @stevewchung brings deep expertise from his roles as Chief Global Officer of CJ ENM, CEO of CJ ENM USA, and Chief Growth Officer at FOX. His talent for taking Korean content global and driving
Behind The Beans: Short-Form Anime
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Anime.com Partnership Announcement
**Upcoming Community Event Alert** Anime.com will host a special announcement in the Garden Discord to reveal new partnerships with Seraph, Rose, and Z. **Event Details:** - Date: November 21st - Time: 9:45am PT - Location: Garden Discord Don't miss this opportunity to learn about these exciting collaborations firsthand.
Azuki and Flashbots Present: The Bobu Magic Show
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