China General Education Group Limited announced the appointment of Executive Director Tian Yan as Chief Executive Officer, effective 25 August 2026. Tian, 40, has served as the Group’s Chief Operating Officer since March 2024 and was appointed an executive director on 10 August 2026.

Tian brings more than 15 years of management experience. Her career includes a decade at Jinshang Bank (2009–2019) where she held branch manager and subsidiary operations centre general manager roles; operations manager at NYSE-listed Qudian Inc. (2019–2020); and vice-president of Hangzhou Souche Automotive Services, as well as CEO of Guotai DaSouChe (Tianjin) Finance Leasing, both connected to NASDAQ-listed DSC Holdings (2021–2023).

Educational credentials include: • Bachelor of Business Administration, Shanxi University of Finance and Economics (2008) • Master of Public Administration, Party School of the Shanxi Provincial Committee (2012) • Executive MBA (2021) and Doctor of Business Administration (2026) from City University of Hong Kong • Senior Information System Project Manager certification and Associate Membership of The Association of International Accountants.

Under a service contract commencing 25 August 2026, Tian will receive a fixed remuneration of RMB120.00 million per annum, effective 10 August 2026, plus discretionary bonuses. Either party may terminate the contract with not less than three months’ written notice.

The Board now comprises three executive directors—Zhang Zhiwei (Chairman), Niu Xiaojun and Tian Yan—and four independent non-executive directors: Zan Zhihong, Hu Yuting, Wong Chi Wah and Hu Binhong.