Tian Lin
About Tian Lin
Tian Lin, 45, has served on Playtika’s Board since September 2016; he holds a B.S. in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon and an MBA from Peking University, with a background in technology and online gaming investments and M&A leadership, including leading Giant Network’s acquisition of Playtika in 2016 . He previously served as Playtika’s CEO, President, and CFO (2016–2019) and Secretary (2016–2020), without an operational role; since January 2025, he has been a partner at M31 Capital after serving as managing director from 2018 to 2025 . He also served on the boards of Playtika subsidiaries (Playtika Ltd. 2016–2021) and currently sits on the boards of EOITEK Ltd. and Mydreams Plus Group Ltd. .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Playtika Holding Corp. | Chief Executive Officer, President, Chief Financial Officer | Sep 2016 – Oct 2019 | Oversaw transition period; no operational role stated |
| Playtika Holding Corp. | Secretary | Sep 2016 – Oct 2020 | Corporate governance/secretarial function |
| Playtika Ltd. (subsidiary) | Director | 2016 – 2021 | Board continuity across group |
| Giant Network Group Co., Ltd. | Head of Investment | Jan 2016 – Jan 2021 | Led Giant’s acquisition of Playtika in 2016 |
| M31 Capital | Managing Director | Jan 2018 – Jan 2025 | Multi-strategy investment leadership |
| M31 Capital | Partner | Jan 2025 – Present | Investment platform partner |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| EOITEK Ltd. | Director | Not disclosed (current) | Board service at tech company |
| Mydreams Plus Group Ltd. | Director | Not disclosed (current) | Board service at tech/online company |
| M31 Capital | Partner (formerly Managing Director) | Partner since Jan 2025; MD Jan 2018–Jan 2025 | Tech/gaming investing; multi-strategy platform |
Board Governance
- Independence: The proxy lists independent directors as Marc Beilinson, Hong Du, Dana Gross, and Bing Yuan; Tian Lin is not listed among the independent directors under SEC/Nasdaq definitions .
- Committee assignments: Audit Committee (Beilinson—chair, Gross, Yuan); Compensation Committee (Du, Yuan); Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee (Beilinson, Yuan—chair). Lin is not a member of these committees .
- Lead Independent Director: Bing Yuan serves as Lead Independent Director since November 2022 .
- Attendance and engagement: The Board met seven times in 2024; all directors attended at least 75% of Board and committee meetings during their service period. Directors did not attend the 2024 virtual annual meeting of stockholders .
- Years of service (Board): Since September 2016 .
Fixed Compensation
Non-employee director compensation (annual; USD) shows no fees or equity for Tian Lin in recent years:
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($) | — | — | — |
| Stock Awards ($) | — | — | — |
| Total ($) | — | — | — |
Notes:
- Other directors received annual cash retainers and fully vested RSUs, but Mr. Lin did not receive any compensation for Board service in 2022–2024 .
Performance Compensation
No performance-linked director compensation was granted to Tian Lin (no RSUs, PSUs, or options as a director in 2022–2024).
| Performance-linked Element | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RSUs (number/$ fair value) | None | None | None |
| PSUs (number/$ fair value) | None | None | None |
| Options (grants/terms) | None | None | None |
Company-wide performance metrics for executive pay include Adjusted EBITDA, Retention Plan Adjusted EBITDA, and Revenue, but these do not apply to non-employee director compensation .
Other Directorships & Interlocks
| Company | Public/Private | Role | Potential Interlock/Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| EOITEK Ltd. | Not disclosed | Director | Technology sector; no Playtika transaction disclosed |
| Mydreams Plus Group Ltd. | Not disclosed | Director | Online/tech; no Playtika transaction disclosed |
| M31 Capital | Private investment platform | Partner (current), MD (prior) | Ongoing investment activity; relevant to tech/gaming networks |
| Giant Network Group Co., Ltd. | Public (China) | Head of Investment (prior) | Led 2016 acquisition of Playtika; ties to historical controlling consortium |
Expertise & Qualifications
- Education: B.S. Computer Science (Carnegie Mellon); MBA (Peking University) .
- Industry expertise: Technology and online gaming investments, corporate development, and cross-border M&A; led acquisition of Playtika in 2016 .
- Board continuity: Multi-year service at parent and subsidiaries (Playtika Holding Corp. since 2016; Playtika Ltd. 2016–2021) .
Equity Ownership
As of April 17, 2025 and April 16, 2024, Tian Lin reported no beneficial ownership of Playtika common stock.
| Date (Shares Outstanding) | Total Shares Beneficially Owned | % of Shares Outstanding | Vested vs Unvested | Pledged Shares |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2025 (375,435,929) | — | —% | Not applicable | None disclosed; pledging prohibited by policy |
| Apr 16, 2024 (371,128,120) | — | —% | Not applicable | None disclosed; pledging prohibited by policy |
Policy alignment:
- Anti-hedging/anti-pledging policy prohibits hedging, short selling, options writing, margin purchases, and pledging company stock for all directors .
Governance Assessment
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Positives
- Tenure continuity and deep sector network spanning tech/online gaming, with prior leadership of the Playtika acquisition, offering strategic continuity and industry insight .
- Board meets regularly and directors maintained at least 75% attendance in 2024, supporting baseline engagement standards .
- Robust anti-hedging/anti-pledging policy enhances alignment and reduces risk of misaligned incentives .
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Risks / Red Flags
- Not listed as an independent director under SEC/Nasdaq rules; prior executive roles and historic ties to the controlling consortium (via Giant Network) may raise conflict-of-interest scrutiny and investor concerns about board independence .
- No committee assignments (Audit, Compensation, Nominating), limiting direct oversight contributions in critical governance areas .
- No director compensation or reported beneficial equity ownership, which could weaken ownership alignment signals for investors assessing pay-for-performance and skin-in-the-game metrics .
- Directors did not attend the 2024 virtual annual meeting of stockholders, a potential engagement flag for some governance-sensitive investors .