Shandong Hi-Speed Holdings Group Limited (SDHG) announced a leadership transition effective 30 April 2026. Executive Director and Board Chairman Li Tianzhang resigned due to work adjustment and simultaneously relinquished his roles as chairman and member of both the Executive Committee and Nomination Committee. The company confirmed that Li has no disagreement with the Board and no matters requiring shareholder attention.
Finance veteran Kang Jian, aged 55, has been appointed as Executive Director, Board Chairman, and chairman of the Executive and Nomination Committees, succeeding Li with immediate effect. Kang is an economist with more than three decades of experience across finance, investment, and corporate management. Recent positions include: • Director and General Manager, Shandong High Speed Sichuan Industrial Development Co., Ltd. (Feb 2025–Apr 2026) • Non-Executive Director, Weihai Bank Co., Ltd. (Dec 2024–Apr 2026) • Non-Executive Director, Qilu Expressway Co., Ltd. (Jun 2023–Jul 2025) • Deputy General Manager, Shandong Hi-speed Company Limited (Apr 2019–Feb 2025)
Earlier roles covered senior management positions at Ping An Bank’s Jinan Branch and Industrial Bank’s Shandong operations, following initial experience at China Construction Bank Corporation’s Shandong Branch.
Kang holds a bachelor’s degree in economics (finance major) from Shandong University of Finance and Economics. He has signed a three-year service contract commencing 30 April 2026 and will receive an annual fixed remuneration of HK$0.80 million, with a performance-based bonus determined by company performance and individual contribution.
No other board, management, or shareholder relationships, market-listed directorships in the past three years, or interests under Part XV of the Securities and Futures Ordinance were reported for Kang. The company stated that all required disclosures under Hong Kong Listing Rules have been met and welcomed Kang to the Board.
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