Ricky Ow is a partner with Venture Capital firms. He is also the founder of RJ Int'l, an investment and advisory company that provides guidance to various web3.0 companies and traditional businesses seeking new sustainable growth models, successfully collaborating with companies in Thailand, China, Japan, Saudi Arabia, and Singapore. He is also the President of Kasagi Labo, a subsidiary of Liquid X, which focuses on building a portfolio of anime IP and delivering a unique fan journey, engagement, and monetization strategy.

Ricky, with over 25 years of experience, is best known as an Asian TV and content pioneer, and industry leader who championed award-winning and high-rating pan-regional Asian original entertainment and animation productions. He currently serves on the board of the Singapore Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) since 2021. Ricky was also the honorary chairman of the Asian Academy Creative Awards in 2018 and 2019. He is a huge believer and consumer of Asian video content – film and TV; and the need to encourage and develop young Asian creative talent. He has also served on the board of directors for the Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA formerly known as CASBAA) from 2015 to 2019. 

Ricky was previously Asia Pacific President for WarnerMedia Entertainment Networks (formerly Turner International) from 2013 to 2020. He had executive oversight for all of the company’s businesses, including distribution, syndication, consumer product licensing, advertising, theme park, and gaming in the Asia Pacific region. His vast experience in the region includes investing in new IP, developing new markets, launching local channels and scaling non-traditional revenue sources.

Prior to this, Ricky had a 14-year career at Sony Pictures, where he was Executive Vice President & General Manager for Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks Asia. He was responsible for spearheading several top-rating multi-million productions including AXN’s The Apprentice Asia (with Air Asia’s Tony Fernandes) and The Amazing Race Asia (International Emmy 2009 nominee for “Non-Scripted Entertainment”).

Prior to joining SPT, Ricky held positions at SBC Enterprises (now Mediacorp TV), Asia Business News, and CNBC.

Ricky is an advocate of innovation and technology, and mentors young entrepreneurs and startups. He is a strong believer in giving back to the community and has been recognized for his contributions to his alma mater, the National University of Singapore, as well as other charitable organizations. A passionate foodie, Ricky enjoys holding meetings at hawker centres where he can indulge in local cuisine from Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia, paired with a good bottle of wine.