The Board of Haidilao International Holding Ltd. announced that Ms. June Yang Lijuan resigned as an executive Director of the Company with effect from July 1, 2024 in order to devote more attention to her other business commitment. The Company was notified that Ms. Yang will join SUPER HI INTERNATIONAL HOLDING LTD. with effect from July 1, 2024. The Board is announced that Mr. Gou has been appointed as an executive Director of the Company, with effect from July 1, 2024.

Mr. Gou Yiqun, aged 51, has been a pivotal member of the Group since January 2000, bringing over 24 years of industry and management experience. He has excelled in various leadership roles, significantly enhancing company's financial strategies, supply chain efficiency and digital operations. His deep understanding of industry dynamics and expert navigation of complex financial landscapes have been instrumental in company's strategic growth and operational excellence.

Throughout his tenure with the Group, Mr. Gou has ascended through various positions including but not limited to chief financial officer, head of information technology, head of supply chain and procurement management of Haidilao, etc. contributing significantly to company's operations and strategies. Prior to his appointment as the chief executive officer of the Company, Mr. Gou was the deputy general manager responsible for the investment business.

In addition, Mr. Gou has been serving as the chairman of Shuhai (Beijing) Supply Chain Management Co. Ltd. ("Shuhai") since February 2023. He also held the position of chairman at Shuhai previously, from July 2011 to December 2018.

Mr. Gou also acted as a non-executive director at Yihai International Holding Ltd., a company listed on the Stock Exchange (stock code: 1579), from October 2013 to March 2018, chaired its board of directors from March 2016 to November 2017, and served as a member of its remuneration committee from March 2016 to March 2018 and the chairman of its audit committee from July 2016 to November 2017. Mr. Gou's extensive background also includes several key positions at Sichuan Haidilao Catering Co. Ltd., formerly known as Sichuan Jianyang Haidilao Catering Co.

Ltd., where he served as the financial officer from December 2001 to June 2009, the chief financial officer and vice general manager from July 2009 to December 2014, and as a director from July 2009 to May 2022. Mr. Gou completed his study in commodity business at Shaanxi Commerce College in July 1993 and received an executive master of business administration degree from Renmin University of China in June 2010.