BEIJING, April 26,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On April
19th, the results of the "2024 Forbes China Bold Pioneers
Selection" were officially announced. Mario
Ho, Chairman and co-CEO of NIP Group, was among the
selected, along with Miranda Qu
Fang, co-founder and president of the Chinese social media
sensation Xiaohongshu, singer and TEAM WANG founder Jackson Wang, and film director Jia Ling. "The 2024 Forbes China Bold Pioneers
Selection" aims to identify and reward a new generation of business
leaders who, in times of uncertainty, are willing to act with
tenacity and a pioneering spirit.
Decisiveness and fearlessness are personality qualities that
convey an individual's bravery and determination to face unknown
challenges, as noted by Forbes China
in the selection. These characteristics are strong motivators for
action in addition to being ingrained beliefs. They encourage
individuals to trust their inner guidance, courageously take risks,
and meet obstacles head-on.
Forbes China believes that
Mario Ho, as the leader of a
globally influential and appealing digital sports business,
provides unique experiences for hundreds of millions of followers
and esports enthusiasts. He has expanded the company's business
from China to the world and spearheaded the completion of one of
the largest cross-border acquisition in the global esports industry
to date. His digital sports empire participates in over 10 major
global esports titles, with athletes who have won the
first-ever esports gold medal in Asian Games history. "As a
determined and bold entrepreneur, he is wise, resilient, and
passionate. His story tells us that only through innovation and
passion can one be invincible."
Mario Ho graduated from the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
in the United States. He formerly
served as iDreamSky's Chief Marketing Officer, assisting the
company's IPO in Hong Kong in
2018. After founding Shenzhen V5
Esports Club in 2019, Mario orchestrated a merger in December 2020, forming ESVF with Wuhan eStar Esports Club. In early 2023, he
led ESVF's acquisition of Ninjas in Pyjamas (commonly known as
NIP), a renowned Swedish esports organization, serving as Chairman
and CEO of the NIP Group.
Through the merger with NIP, NIP Group has extended its business
reach to markets in Asia,
Europe, and South America, becoming one of the world's
largest and most influential comprehensive digital sports groups.
The group not only manages well-known esports brands eStar Gaming
and NIP but also operates a diverse portfolio of businesses like
MAG Studio, Dragon V, and eStar Entertainment. Additionally, NIP
Group drives the development of the entire esports and streaming
ecosystem.
Forbes China has traditionally
concentrated on economic elites and constantly monitored their
contributions to culture and social progress. Being named among the
"2024 Forbes China Bold Pioneers Selection" is not only a
recognition of Mario Ho's
decisiveness and innovation but also a validation of the worth of
the NIP Group in business and social activities.
About NIP Group
NIP Group is a comprehensive digital sports group with esports
clubs as its core business, supported by diversified ventures
including esports events and esports talent development. As one of
the largest and most influential comprehensive digital sports
groups in the world, NIP Group manages well-known esports brands
eStar Gaming and Ninjas in Pyjamas, and the Group operates in
various countries and regions, including China, Europe and South
America. It has home courts in Wuhan and Shenzhen, with regional offices in
Stockholm, Shanghai and São Paulo.
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