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Management ChangeAug 4, 2026, 09:16 AM

Maase Appoints Dr. Zhifeng Li as CTO to Lead AI Technology Strategy

AI Summary

Maase Inc. announced the appointment of Dr. Zhifeng Li as its new Chief Technology Officer, effective August 4, 2026. Dr. Li will be responsible for leading the company's overall technology strategy, AI technology roadmap, and platform innovation as Maase transforms into a full-stack AI industry platform. His prior experience includes serving as chairman of Huazhi Future (Chongqing) Technology Co., Ltd., a Maase subsidiary, where he focused on artificial intelligence and intelligent computing applications. This strategic hire is expected to strengthen Maase's competitive position in the AI value chain.

Key Highlights

  • Maase Inc. appointed Dr. Zhifeng Li as Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
  • Dr. Li's appointment is effective August 4, 2026.
  • He will lead the company's overall technology strategy and AI technology roadmap.
  • Dr. Li previously chaired Huazhi Future (Chongqing) Technology Co., Ltd., a MAAS subsidiary.
  • His role aims to deepen integration of Huazhi Future's AI capabilities.
  • Dr. Li holds a Ph.D. in physics from the University of Vienna.
  • CEO Min Zhou highlighted Dr. Li's academic credentials and experience in AI industrialization.