Sing Tao names new deputy CEO

Sing Tao News Corporation has appointed Karrie Lam (pictured) as deputy chief executive officer, effective immediately. She reports to Betty Kwok, vice chairman and CEO of Sing Tao. 

With over 20 years of regional and global experience in advertising and media, Lam brings extensive expertise in strategic planning, branding, marketing management, and digital communications. She has an impressive track record in transforming media sales and business operations – from team restructuring and talent development to introducing new revenue streams, business model innovations, and product rejuvenation to meet the demands of the digital era.

Prior to joining Sing Tao, Lam served at the South China Morning Post for nearly a decade, where she played a pivotal role in its transformation journey. She founded Morning Studio, pioneering native advertising and integrated marketing solutions that delivered significant revenue growth, and revitalised existing content products with innovative, audience-centric strategies. She is also widely recognised for fostering high-performing, diverse teams and nurturing a collaborative, inclusive culture that drives innovation.

Sing Tao has continued to advance its own transformation journey through digital initiatives, new product offerings, and an increased focus on audience engagement. With this new appointment, the group is committed to building on this momentum with strategic leadership and innovation.

Kwok said: “The media industry has undergone profound change over the last decades. We are excited to have Lam join us, bringing her extensive experience, passion, and capabilities to help us reimagine our models — ensuring Sing Tao continues to thrive, stay relevant, and lead with innovation.”

Lam said: “Transforming a business is never only about structures or models; it’s about empowering people to think differently, collaborate openly, and constantly reinvent what’s possible. In today’s rapidly shifting market, only by embracing innovation can we lead with relevance and impact.”

The move comes after the company recorded a consolidated revenue of approximately HK$350.4 million for the first half of 2025. During the period, the consolidated loss attributable to owners of the company amounted to approximately HK$45.5 million.

Affected by the weak market conditions in the first half of the year, the group’s advertising and retail-related businesses came under pressure, resulting in a year-on-year decline in revenue. Nevertheless, the group actively implemented stringent cost-control measures, including ongoing optimisation of workforce allocation and cost structure, while focusing on high-efficiency business areas.

These efforts effectively offset part of the market impact, leading to a slight narrowing of the loss compared with the same period last year. At the same time, the group’s new media platform underwent a strategic upgrade and has delivered notable results.

The flagship platform, “Sing Tao Headline” website and mobile app, has introduced an AI-driven recommendation system that enables precise and personalised content delivery. During the first half of 2025, this has effectively increased click-through rates and user engagement while enhancing the overall user experience.

Meanwhile, “www.stnn.cc” (星島環球網), which targets the Mainland markets, completed a comprehensive revamp to strengthen information exchange between Hong Kong and the Mainland, laying a solid foundation for readership expansion in the Greater Bay Area and across Mainland.

This article is sponsored by Sing Tao News Corporation.