AMTD Appoints Benjamin Sutton as Global Editor-in-Chief of The Art Newspaper

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AMTD Group, AMTD IDEA (NYSE: AMTD; SGX: HKB), AMTD Digital (NYSE: HKD) and The Generation Essentials Group (NYSE/LSE: TGE) jointly announced the appointment of Benjamin Sutton as Global Editor-in-Chief of The Art Newspaper.

Sutton, previously Editor-in-Chief for the Americas, has led expansion across North and South America, including Canada and Latin America, and overseen major fair dailies and the publication’s first bilingual English-Spanish project. In his new role, he will define and execute global editorial strategy, drive digital and multimedia growth, and uphold editorial standards of accuracy, independence and authority.

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Market Context

AMTD's recent record included a -2.26% move after the Aug 7 compliance notice, adding context to thi...

Analysis

AMTD's recent record included a -2.26% move after the Aug 7 compliance notice, adding context to this non-financial leadership event. No appointment terms were disclosed; measurable contribution from editorial expansion remains the key watchpoint.

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Announcement date: Aug. 20, 2026 Publication founding: 1990 Benjamin Sutton joined: 2021 +2 more

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Announcement date Aug. 20, 2026 Appointment announcement

Publication founding 1990 The Art Newspaper

Benjamin Sutton joined 2021 Editor, Americas

Prior tenure five years Work with The Art Newspaper

Publication history more than 35 years The Art Newspaper's industry reputation

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Aug 07 (Negative)

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Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Aug 07	NYSE compliance notice	Negative	-2.3%	NYSE cited ADS trading below the US$1.00 compliance standard for 30 trading days.
Jul 15	Hotel recognition	Positive	+1.2%	Dao by Dorsett AMTD Singapore received Tripadvisor's 2026 Travellers' Choice Award.
Jul 07	Hotel network expansion	Positive	-1.6%	AMTD highlighted progress consolidating hotels across Hong Kong, Singapore, London, Kuala Lumpur, and New York.
Jun 25	Revenue alert	Positive	-3.0%	Hospitality acquisitions supported a positive first-half 2026 revenue alert.
Jun 24	Media launch	Positive	-3.0%	L'OFFICIEL Taiwan and L'OFFICIEL Singapore launches were scheduled for 2026.

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AMTD's recent general-news history showed two aligned reactions and three divergences, with several positive operational announcements followed by declines.

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PARIS and NEW YORK and LONDON, Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AMTD Group Inc. ("AMTD Group"), AMTD IDEA Group ("AMTD IDEA") (NYSE: AMTD; SGX: HKB), AMTD Digital Inc. ("AMTD Digital") (NYSE: HKD) and The Generation Essentials Group ("TGE") (NYSE: TGE; LSE: TGE), a subsidiary of AMTD Digital, jointly (together, the "Group" or "AMTD") announce the appointment of Mr. Benjamin Sutton as Global Editor-in-Chief of The Art Newspaper.

Founded in 1990, The Art Newspaper has grown into a multi-platform brand widely regarded as the "journal of record" and the "art bible" for the art world. It is an authoritative cornerstone for the industry and the designated publication for leading art events, including Art Basel, Frieze, Art Dubai, Art Week Tokyo, Singapore Art Week, TEFAF (The European Fine Art Fair), the Venice Biennale, Zona Maco, etc.

Benjamin joined The Art Newspaper as Editor, Americas in 2021, and was in charge of running the New York office. His most recent role was the Editor in Chief for Americas, managing the editorial team and contributors in that region, overseeing expansion of its coverage across North and South America. Under Benjamin's leadership, The Art Newspaper has successfully broadened its coverage into Canada and Latin America. Benjamin has been leading the execution of The Art Newspaper's popular fair dailies at Art Basel Miami Beach, Frieze Los Angeles and Frieze New York, while over seeing the launch the first bilingual English-Spanish project in Mexico City.

"The Art Newspaper has maintained its reputation as the art industry's leader for vital news and analysis for more than 35 years," Benjamin Sutton, Global Editor-in-Chief of The Art Newspaper, says. "It has been a pleasure to work with my colleagues these past five years to expand our reach into new regions and languages, all the while maintaining the foundational principles on which the publication's reputation rests. I am honoured to have the opportunity to shepherd The Art Newspaper toward new milestones."

As Global Editor-in-Chief, Benjamin will set and execute the global editorial strategy, expanding coverage and market presence, accelerating digital and multimedia growth, and upholding the publication's standards of accuracy, independence, and authority.

About AMTD Group

AMTD Group is a conglomerate with a core business portfolio spanning across media and entertainment, education and training, and premium assets and hospitality sectors.

About AMTD IDEA Group

AMTD IDEA Group (NYSE: AMTD; SGX: HKB) represents a diversified institution and digital solutions conglomerate group, connecting companies and investors with global markets. Its comprehensive one-stop business services plus digital solutions platform addresses different clients' diverse and inter-connected business needs and digital requirements across all phases of their life cycles. AMTD IDEA Group is uniquely positioned as an active super connector between clients, business partners, investee companies, and investors, connecting the East and the West. For more information, please visit www.amtdinc.com or follow us on X (formerly known as "Twitter") at @AMTDGroup.

About AMTD Digital Inc.

AMTD Digital Inc. (NYSE: HKD) is a comprehensive digital solutions platform headquartered in France. Its one-stop digital solutions platform operates key business lines including digital media, content and marketing services, investments as well as hospitality and VIP services. For AMTD Digital's announcements, please visit https://ir.amtdigital.net/investor-news.

About The Generation Essentials Group

The Generation Essentials Group (NYSE: TGE; LSE: TGE), jointly established by AMTD Group, AMTD IDEA Group (NYSE: AMTD; SGX: HKB) and AMTD Digital Inc. (NYSE: HKD), is headquartered in France and focuses on global strategies and developments in multi-media, entertainment, and cultural affairs worldwide as well as hospitality and VIP services. TGE comprises L'Officiel, The Art Newspaper, movie and entertainment projects. Collectively, TGE is a diversified portfolio of media and entertainment businesses, and a global portfolio of premium properties. Also, TGE is a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) sponsor manager, with its first SPAC successfully raised and priced on December 18, 2025.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains statements that may constitute "forward-looking" statements pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "aims," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "likely to," and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the beliefs, plans, and expectations of AMTD IDEA Group, AMTD Digital and/or The Generation Essentials Group, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the filings of AMTD IDEA Group, AMTD Digital and The Generation Essentials Group with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and none of AMTD IDEA Group, AMTD Digital and The Generation Essentials Group undertakes any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

For more information, please contact:

For AMTD IDEA Group:
IR Office
AMTD IDEA Group
EMAIL: ir@amtdinc.com

For AMTD Digital Inc.:

IR Office
AMTD Digital Inc.
EMAIL: ir@amtdigital.net

For The Generation Essentials Group:

IR Office
The Generation Essentials Group
EMAIL: ir@tge.media

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SOURCE AMTD IDEA Group; AMTD Digital Inc.; The Generation Essentials Group

FAQ

Who is Benjamin Sutton, newly appointed Global Editor-in-Chief of The Art Newspaper linked to HKD, AMTD and TGE?

Benjamin Sutton is the Global Editor-in-Chief of The Art Newspaper, appointed by AMTD-related entities. According to the companies, he previously led the Americas editorial team, expanded coverage across North and South America, and launched initiatives such as fair dailies and a bilingual English-Spanish project.

What does Benjamin Sutton’s appointment mean for The Art Newspaper owned under TGE (NYSE: TGE; LSE: TGE)?

His appointment centralizes global editorial leadership for The Art Newspaper under TGE’s media portfolio. According to the Group, Sutton will set global editorial strategy, expand geographic and market coverage, accelerate digital and multimedia growth, and maintain standards of accuracy, independence and authority for the publication.

How is AMTD Digital (NYSE: HKD) connected to The Art Newspaper and Benjamin Sutton’s new role?

AMTD Digital is a parent of The Generation Essentials Group, which includes The Art Newspaper. According to AMTD Digital, TGE holds a diversified media and entertainment portfolio, and Benjamin Sutton’s role as Global Editor-in-Chief strengthens editorial leadership within this broader multi-media and cultural strategy.

What responsibilities will Benjamin Sutton have as Global Editor-in-Chief of The Art Newspaper for AMTD-related entities?

Benjamin Sutton will oversee global editorial direction and execution for The Art Newspaper. According to the Group, his mandate includes expanding coverage and market presence, driving digital and multimedia initiatives, and upholding the publication’s long-established reputation for accuracy, independence and authority across the international art world.

How has Benjamin Sutton contributed to The Art Newspaper before becoming Global Editor-in-Chief?

He previously served as Editor, Americas and then Editor-in-Chief for the Americas at The Art Newspaper. According to the company, he led regional editorial teams, broadened coverage into Canada and Latin America, managed major fair dailies, and oversaw the first bilingual English-Spanish project in Mexico City.