Huang Zhenglin, former director and general manager of Shanghai International Airport Co., Ltd., is under investigation for suspected severe disciplinary and legal violations, according to an announcement by the Shanghai Commission for Discipline Inspection on November 22.
Just a month earlier, on October 24, Shanghai International Airport disclosed that Huang had resigned from all positions, including his roles as director, member of the board committee, and general manager, citing personal reasons. Following his resignation, Huang no longer holds any position in the company or its subsidiaries. The company has appointed Li Zhengjia, the current deputy general manager, as acting general manager.
Huang’s resignation came abruptly. He officially assumed the role of general manager on January 26, 2025, and served for only nine months before stepping down. Reports indicate that Huang’s phone has been switched off, and colleagues noted his recent absence, with no response to inquiries. He was also absent from the recently concluded North Bund International Aviation Forum, co-hosted by China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai International Airport.
Born in April 1977, Huang rose through the ranks of Shanghai International Airport’s management, specializing in human resources and administration. Prior to his role as general manager, he served as head of the HR department and party committee secretary at Shanghai Airport Group. He also held concurrent positions as general manager and deputy party secretary of Pudong International Airport.
Li Zhengjia, the acting general manager, is a seasoned executive within the company. According to the 2024 annual report, he also serves as party committee secretary and chairman of Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport Co., Ltd., with extensive experience in airport operations and development.
Huang and Li received annual pre-tax salaries of 1.0267 million yuan and 1.0152 million yuan, respectively, in 2024, along with 46,900 shares in equity incentives. During Huang’s tenure, Shanghai International Airport’s stock remained stable, trading between 30 and 33 yuan. As of November 21, the stock closed at 32.01 yuan, with a market cap of 79.651 billion yuan.
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