Hall Chadwick Acquisition Corp. announced the pricing of its $180 million IPO and its units are expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq under the symbol ?HCACU?, November 21, 2025. Hall Chadwick Acquisition Corp.
is to be led by Chief Executive Office Alex Bono. Alex Bono, chief executive officer and director is a seasoned digital transformation leader with over 25 years of experience driving innovation in technology, AI, blockchain, and e-commerce. As a serial entrepreneur and C-suite executive, he has built high-growth companies to valuations exceeding $150 million, earning recognition as a ?Top 50 Hong Kong Leader in Retail.?
Since 2023, Alex has served as Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of ClustAI, an artificial intelligence solutions company focused on enterprise applications of AI. From 2020 to 2023, he served as Chief Digital Officer of DKSH Holding Ltd., a Swiss-listed company providing market expansion services across consumer goods, healthcare, performance materials, and technology. From 2017 to 2020, he was Chief Executive Officer of Habbitzz eCommerce, an online retail platform developed by PCCW Limited (SEHK: 0008), a Hong Kong-listed global telecommunications and IT solutions provider.
He also served as Chief Growth Officer at JD.ID, the Indonesian e-commerce platform and subsidiary of JD.com Inc. (Nasdaq: JD), a China-based e-commerce company. In addition, Alex served as a non-executive director of FAT Projects Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: FATP), a special purpose acquisition company, from 2021 to 2024.
Alex is also an active investor in AI, blockchain, and fintech startups, bringing strategic insight to organizations navigating digital transformation. Alex is a Dean?s List MBA graduate from IE Business School with a Computer Engineering degree from Universidad Politécnica de Valencia.
