Honor CEO George Zhao announced that he is leaving his position due to health problems. This development, which was first announced by Chinese media organizations, was also confirmed by Daily Economic News. The company’s board of directors accepted Zhao’s resignation and publicly announced the change in an interim statement.
Li Jian, appointed as the new CEO, has over 20 years of experience in the mobile communications industry and is a well-known name in the technology world. Li Jian, who worked at Huawei for many years, held various senior positions in his career, which started in 2001. Li Jian, who left Huawei in 2020 and joined Honor in 2021, was last serving as Vice President and Director of the Human Resources Department.
Honor’s new CEO, Li Jian, has taken on many strategic responsibilities in his career. Li, who was promoted to supervisory board member at Huawei, quickly reached an important position in the management team after his transfer to Honor. Li Jian, who is expected to take an active role in the company’s shareholder management process, will demonstrate critical leadership especially in Honor’s public offering process.
Honor aims to gain a competitive position in the global market as it currently pursues its IPO plans. It is estimated that under Li Jian’s leadership, the company will focus on providing innovative products and increasing brand value during this challenging period.
What will Honor do in the post-George Zhao era?
On the other hand, no official statement was made about the health problems behind George Zhao’s separation decision. However, this change is considered an important turning point in Honor’s future strategies.
Honor’s management change caused a stir in the technology world. It is a matter of great curiosity how Li Jian’s leadership will be shaped, especially in terms of the management of the company’s public offering process and its global competitiveness.