BEIJING, Aug. 7, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Origin Agritech Ltd. (NASDAQ: SEED) (the "Company"
or "Origin"), a leading Chinese agricultural technology company, is
pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Li Yang as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and to
the Board of Directors of the Company, effective immediately. With
over 20 years of extensive experience in investment activities and
corporate management, Li Yang will
be pivotal in driving Origin Agritech's operational strategy and
execution.
Li Yang's notable career includes
holding directorships in several prominent companies listed on Hong
Kongstock exchanges, including Executive Director and Former
Chairman of Virtual Mind Holding Company Limited, Executive
Director of Asia Television Holdings Limited and Vice Chairman of
Leyou Technologies Holdings Limited and Vice Chairman of China Best
Group Holdings Limited. His expertise spans multiple
industries, including Natural Resources; Agriculture and
Technology. His comprehensive corporate governance, strategic
planning, various M&A and operational management background
will be instrumental as Origin Agritech continues to enhance its
market presence and expand its innovative agricultural
technologies.
"We are excited to welcome Li
Yang to our executive team," said Dr. Gengchen Han, Chairman
and CEO of Origin Agritech. "Li's extensive experience and proven
leadership in corporate management and operations make him an
excellent addition to our Company. We are confident that his
strategic vision and operational expertise will significantly
contribute to our growth and success."
"I am thrilled to join Origin Agritech and am eager to
contribute to its operational efficiency and strategic
development," said Mr. Li Yang.
"This is a pivotal moment for the company, and I look forward to
collaborating with the talented team at Origin Agritech to foster
innovation and enhance value for our stakeholders."
Li Yang holds a Master's Degree
in World Economics from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and
a Master of Business Administration from Shenzhen Economic and
Management Institute. He also earned a Diploma from Shenzhen University. Li Yang has demonstrated exceptional leadership
and a deep understanding of the business landscape throughout his
career, making him well-equipped to lead Origin Agritech's
operational initiatives.
About Origin Agritech Limited
Origin Agritech Limited,
founded in 1997 and headquartered in Zhong-Guan-Cun (ZGC) Life
Science Park in Beijing, is a
leading Chinese agricultural technology company. In crop seed
biotechnologies, Origin Agritech's phytase corn was the first
transgenic corn to receive the Bio-Safety Certificate from
China's Ministry of Agriculture.
Over the years, Origin has established a robust biotechnology seed
pipeline, including products with glyphosate tolerance and pest
resistance (Bt) traits. For further information, please visit the
Company's website at www.originagritech.com. The Company also
maintains a Twitter account for updating investors on Company and
industry developments which
is https://x.com/origin_agritech.
For more information, please contact:
Origin Agritech
Limited Contact:
Kate Lang (Mandarin/English)
Director of Investor Relations
Phone: +86 186-1839-3368
Email: bing.lang@originseed.com.cn
Investor Relations Contact:
Matthew Abenante, IRC
President
Strategic Investor Relations, LLC
Tel: 347-947-2093
Email: matthew@strategic-ir.com
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