Zhihu Inc. disclosed a forthcoming reshuffle of its board, confirming that Non-Executive Director Bing Yu will step down on 3 June 2026 to focus on other business commitments. Yu reported no disagreement with the board and cited no matters requiring shareholder or exchange attention.
Effective the same date, Qu Chen will join the board as a Non-Executive Director. Chen, aged 40, brings more than 13 years of experience in strategic investment, capital markets and business analysis. Since April 2018 he has served as Head of Business Analytics at Kuaishou Technology, overseeing the group’s strategy, investment and operational analysis. Prior to Kuaishou, he founded and led Beijing Nebulium Games Technology Co., Ltd. between June 2013 and September 2017. Chen holds an MBA from Stanford University.
Under a three-year service agreement commencing 3 June 2026, Chen will provide strategic advice and recommendations on Zhihu’s operations and management. The agreement stipulates no director’s emoluments, and Chen is subject to re-election at the next annual general meeting. The company confirmed he holds no shares in Zhihu, has no relationships with major shareholders or management, and has not served on other listed boards in the past three years.
Zhihu’s board expressed thanks to Bing Yu for his contributions and extended a welcome to Qu Chen upon his appointment.
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