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Major Chemicals
Management ChangeOct 2, 2026, 04:51 PM

Tantech Holdings Appoints Yao L Xu as New Chairman, Succeeding Yefang Zhang

AI Summary

Tantech Holdings Ltd announced a change in its board leadership. Ms. Yefang Zhang resigned as director and Chairman of the board, effective October 1, 2026. Her resignation was not due to any disagreements with the company. Concurrently, Mr. Yao L Xu was elected as the new director and Chairman by the remaining board members. Mr. Xu brings extensive experience, having founded two companies in 2015 and holding a significant role at Chatham International Group since 2005.

Key Highlights

  • Ms. Yefang Zhang resigned as director and Chairman of the board effective October 1, 2026.
  • Mr. Yao L Xu was elected as director and Chairman by the remaining board members.
  • Mr. Xu will serve a term expiring at the 2027 annual meeting of shareholders.
  • Mr. Xu founded Hong Kong Anxue International Co., Ltd. and Zhuhai Anxue Technology Co., Ltd. in 2015.
  • Mr. Xu has served as Asia-Pacific General Manager of Chatham International Group since 2005.