TRWD Appoints Adult Hospitality Industry Leader to Its Board
Tradewinds Universal (OTCID: TRWD) has appointed Alan Chang, CEO and founder of Peppermint Hippo, to its Board of Directors. Chang will oversee TRWD's newly formed Adult Hospitality Division and is slated to eventually transition into the CEO role of Tradewinds Universal.
Chang brings over 20 years of experience in the nightlife and adult hospitality industry. His company, Peppermint Hippo, has grown to 10 clubs nationwide since its founding in 2018. This appointment aligns with TRWD's strategic vision to consolidate and modernize the adult hospitality sector, with plans to build a network of 100+ venues through acquisitions and rebranding.
Tradewinds Universal (OTCID: TRWD) ha nominato Alan Chang, CEO e fondatore di Peppermint Hippo, nel suo Consiglio di Amministrazione. Chang supervisionerà la nuova Divisione Ospitalità per Adulti di TRWD e è destinato a passare in futuro al ruolo di CEO di Tradewinds Universal.
Chang porta oltre 20 anni di esperienza nel settore della vita notturna e dell'ospitalità per adulti. La sua azienda, Peppermint Hippo, è cresciuta arrivando a 10 club in tutto il paese dal momento della fondazione nel 2018. Questo incarico è in linea con la visione strategica di TRWD di consolidare e modernizzare il settore dell'ospitalità per adulti, con piani per creare una rete di oltre 100 locali tramite acquisizioni e rebranding.
Tradewinds Universal (OTCID: TRWD) ha designado a Alan Chang, CEO y fundador de Peppermint Hippo, para su Junta Directiva. Chang supervisará la recién formada División de Hospitalidad para Adultos de TRWD y se espera que eventualmene asuma el rol de CEO de Tradewinds Universal.
Chang aporta más de 20 años de experiencia en la industria de la vida nocturna y la hospitalidad para adultos. Su empresa, Peppermint Hippo, ha crecido a 10 clubes a nivel nacional desde su fundación en 2018. Este nombramiento se alinea con la visión estratégica de TRWD de consolidar y modernizar el sector de hospitalidad para adultos, con planes para construir una red de 100+ locales a través de adquisiciones y reposicionamiento.
Tradewinds Universal (OTCID: TRWD)가 Peppermint Hippo의 CEO이자 설립자인 Alan Chang를 이사회에 임명했습니다. 창은 TRWD의 성인 환대 부서를 새로 구성하고 있으며, 결국 Tradewinds Universal의 CEO 역할로 전환될 예정입니다.
창은 나이트라이프 및 성인 환대 산업에서 20년 이상의 경력을 보유하고 있습니다. 그의 회사 Peppermint Hippo는 2018년 설립 이래 전국에 10개의 클럽으로 성장했습니다. 이 임명은 성인 환대 분야를 통합하고 현대화하려는 TRWD의 전략적 비전에 부합하며, 인수 및 재브랜딩을 통해 100개 이상의 장소 네트워크를 구축할 계획입니다.
Tradewinds Universal (OTCID: TRWD) a nommé Alan Chang, PDG et fondateur de Peppermint Hippo, au conseil d'administration. Chang supervisera la nouvelle Division Hôtellerie Adulte de TRWD et est destiné à passer à terme au poste de PDG de Tradewinds Universal.
Chang apporte plus de 20 ans d'expérience dans l'industrie de la vie nocturne et de l'hôtellerie pour adultes. Son entreprise, Peppermint Hippo, est passée à 10 clubs à l'échelle nationale depuis sa création en 2018. Cette nomination s'aligne sur la vision stratégique de TRWD visant à consolidater et moderniser le secteur de l'hôtellerie pour adultes, avec des plans pour construire un réseau de plus de 100 lieux par le biais d'acquisitions et de rebranding.
Tradewinds Universal (OTCID: TRWD) hat Alan Chang, CEO und Gründer von Peppermint Hippo, in den Vorstand berufen. Chang wird die neu gegründete Abteilung Adult Hospitality von TRWD leiten und soll letztlich die Rolle des CEO von Tradewinds Universal übernehmen.
Chang bringt über 20 Jahre Erfahrung in der Nachtleben- und Erwachsenen-Hospitality-Branche mit. Sein Unternehmen Peppermint Hippo hat sich seit seiner Gründung im Jahr 2018 zu 10 Clubs landesweit entwickelt. Diese Ernennung steht im Einklang mit der strategischen Vision von TRWD, den Sektor der Adult Hospitality zu konsolidieren und zu modernisieren, mit Plänen, durch Akquisitionen und Rebranding ein Netzwerk von über 100 Standorten aufzubauen.
Tradewinds Universal (OTCID: TRWD) عيّنت Alan Chang، المدير التنفيذي والمؤسس لشركة Peppermint Hippo، في مجلس إدارتها. سيشرف تشانغ على قسم الضيافة للبالغين الجديد في TRWD ومن المقرر أن ينتقل في نهاية المطاف إلى دور المدير التنفيذي لـ Tradewinds Universal.
يجلب تشانغ أكثر من 20 عامًا من الخبرة في صناعة الحياة الليلية والضيافة للكبار. شركته Peppermint Hippo نمت لتصبح 10 أندية وطنياً منذ تأسيسها في 2018. وهذا التعيين يتماشى مع الرؤية الاستراتيجية لـ TRWD لتوطيد وتحديث قطاع ضيافة البالغين، مع خطط لبناء شبكة تتألف من أكثر من 100 مكان من خلال الاستحواذ وإعادة العلامة التجارية.
Tradewinds Universal (OTCID: TRWD) 已任命 Alan Chang，Peppermint Hippo 的首席执行官兼创始人，加入董事会。Chang 将监督 TRWD 新成立的成人款待部，最终有望接任 Tradewinds Universal 的 CEO 职位。
Chang 拥有超过 20 年的经验，活跃于夜生活和成人款待行业。其公司 Peppermint Hippo 自 2018 年成立以来，已发展为在全国 10 家俱乐部。这一任命符合 TRWD 的战略愿景，即整合并现代化成人款待领域，计划通过并购与品牌重塑建立一个 100+ 家场所的网络。
- Strategic appointment of industry veteran Alan Chang with 20+ years experience
- Planned expansion to 100+ venues through acquisitions indicates strong growth strategy
- Integration with successful Peppermint Hippo brand (10 existing locations)
- Clear succession plan with Chang's eventual transition to CEO role
- Operating in a highly regulated and potentially controversial industry sector
- Ambitious expansion plan may require significant capital investment
- Integration risks associated with consolidating multiple venues under one brand
NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tradewinds Universal, Inc. (OTCID: TRWD), a fully reporting public holding company, today announced the appointment of Alan Chang, CEO and founder of Peppermint Hippo, to its Board of Directors. Chang will serve as Director overseeing the Company’s newly formed Adult Hospitality Division, including strategic expansion initiatives and the transaction between Tradewinds Universal and Peppermint Hippo.
Chang has spent more than two decades in the nightlife and adult hospitality industry, with a track record of successfully turning around underperforming venues and transforming them into top-performing destinations. Before creating Peppermint Hippo, he held senior management and operational roles in nationally recognized nightclub and entertainment groups, where he built expertise in licensing, acquisitions, and brand strategy.
In 2018, he founded Peppermint Hippo, which has since grown into one of the most dynamic entertainment chains in the country. Peppermint Hippo and its affiliated entities such as Las Toxícas have grown to 10 clubs nationwide, 8 proudly carrying the Hippo name. Each location delivers a signature blend of lavish design, elite entertainment, and unforgettable experiences—setting it apart from anything else in the industry.
Alan Chang’s appointment represents a transformative step for Tradewinds Universal as it advances its vision to consolidate and modernize the adult hospitality sector. His proven experience in scaling Peppermint Hippo into a national brand positions him to lead TRWD’s Adult Hospitality Division with discipline, creativity, and a growth-oriented strategy that aligns with the Company’s long-term objectives.
The Company noted that Chang’s directorship is a natural progression toward his eventual transition into the role of CEO of Tradewinds Universal. This move represents the first in a series of planned board and executive appointments designed to strengthen leadership as TRWD executes its acquisition strategy.
Alan Chang LinkedIn Profile
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Building a National Conglomerate
Tradewinds Universal has laid out bold ambitions to build a nationwide chain of 100+ modernized adult entertainment hospitality venues through acquisition and rebranding. This strategy aims to transform an outdated, fragmented industry into a mainstream asset class with predictable cash flow and scalable growth. The appointment of Alan Chang—whose proven success in expanding Peppermint Hippo into a leading national brand—marks a critical step toward executing this vision. His leadership and expertise are expected to play a pivotal role in guiding TRWD’s expansion into one of the most resilient and lucrative segments of entertainment.
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About Peppermint Hippo
Founded in 2018 by Alan Chang, Peppermint Hippo has grown from a single club in Toledo, Ohio, into one of the fastest-rising brands in adult nightlife. The opening of its flagship Las Vegas location in 2021—the only gentlemen’s club on the Strip—cemented its reputation as an industry leader. Peppermint Hippo and its affiliated entities such as Las Toxícas have grown to 10 clubs nationwide, 8 proudly carrying the Peppermint Hippo name. Each location delivers a “Mini-Vegas” experience through lavish design, elite entertainment, and upscale hospitality. Visit ThePeppermintHippo.com for more information.
About Tradewinds Universal
Tradewinds Universal, Inc. (OTCID: TRWD) is a fully reporting publicly traded holding company focused on acquiring and scaling businesses with long-term value and growth potential. From its beginnings in lifestyle and health to its expansion into adult hospitality with Peppermint Hippo, TRWD is building a diversified portfolio designed to withstand economic cycles while creating sustainable shareholder value. The company’s acquisition strategy emphasizes transparency, operational efficiency, and the development of recession-resistant holdings that investors can see, experience, and trust.
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