The board of directors of 1957 & Co. (Hospitality) Limited announced that Mr. Wong Chi Wing Kinson has tendered his resignation as the chairman of the Board, an executive Director, the chairman of the nomination committee of the Company, the chairman of the strategic development committee of the Company, and a member of the remuneration committee of the Company with effect from 20 January 2026, due to health issue. The Board announced that with effect from 20 January 2026, Mr. Kwok Chi Po has been appointed as the chairman of the Board, an executive Director, the chairman of the Nomination Committee, the chairman of the Strategic Development Committee and a member of the Remuneration Committee.

Mr. Kwok, aged 62, is one of the founders of the Group, which was established in 2009. Under his leadership, the Group expanded its operations and was successfully listed on the GEM of the Stock Exchange within approximately nine years of its establishment. During his tenure with the Group, Mr. Kwok oversaw its business expansion, including the opening of additional restaurants offering different cuisines and the development of collaborations with certain established franchise brands.

Following his resignation, Mr. Kwok continued to serve as an Honorary Advisor to the Company, and this advisory role will cease upon his appointment. Mr. Kwok has over 40 years of experience in the hospitality industry across Asia Pacific and the Middle East. During his career, he was involved in the development and management of a number of restaurant operations under various international brands and concepts.

Mr. Kwok began his career as an apprentice at the Hong Kong Cricket Club in 1980 and became a senior cook at the commissary kitchen of Hang Lung Properties in 1982. From 1984 to 1999, he worked with Hotel Properties Limited (Singapore) where he held various positions, including executive chef, regional chef and regional food and beverage director. From 1999 to 2004, he served as executive chef for Wafi Hospitality in Dubai.

He subsequently joined the Landmark Group in Dubai as general manager of its food division from July 2006 to September 2009, and later served as general manager of the hospitality department, food and beverage division of United Development Company in Qatar from November 2009 to October 2010.