Baidu Names Liu Dejian as Director

Baidu

today announced the appointment of Mr. Liu Dejian as a director of the Company, effective October 7, 2013. ''We are very pleased to welcome Mr. Liu to Baidu's Board of Directors," said Robin Li, chairman and chief executive officer of Baidu. "His innovative leadership style and pedigree as an Internet entrepreneur will be of great value to Baidu. We are confident that he will make a significant contribution to our efforts to consolidate our leading position in China.'' Mr. Liu Dejian is the founder, chairman and executive director of NetDragon Websoft Inc. (HKEx:777) ("NetDragon"), a leading developer and operator of online games and mobile Internet platforms in China. Since founding NetDragon in 1999, he has led it to become a leading player in China's online gaming and mobile Internet industries. Mr. Liu is responsible for NetDragon's overall strategic development and is the chief designer in its game development team. Mr. Liu has been instrumental in driving NetDragon's managerial policies, which have been key to it becoming a competitive player in the online gaming industry. He is recognized as one of the most influential figures in China's online