
Group 1 - The new chairman of Yanghe Co., Ltd., Gu Yu, has been elected following the departure of the previous chairman, Zhang Liandong, with his term aligning with the eighth board of directors [1][3] - Gu Yu has a strong background in local government and has previously held various positions in Suqian City, which provides him with deep insights into Yanghe's operations [3] - The company is facing significant performance pressures in 2024, with challenges in brand rejuvenation, profit transparency, inventory pressure, and the need for accelerated marketing transformation [4][5] Group 2 - Gu Yu's leadership will focus on reversing the decline in performance, restoring market confidence, and addressing inventory issues while enhancing brand strength [4][5] - Potential strategies may include strengthening government-enterprise collaboration and creating an ecological barrier in the production area, as well as integrating resources from small and medium-sized liquor companies [5]