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Core Viewpoint - Huang Wensheng resigned as General Manager of Zhujiang Beer after one month of being appointed Chairman, but will continue to serve as a director, chairman, and party secretary of the company [1] Group 1: Leadership Changes - Huang Wensheng, who joined Zhujiang Beer in 2020, has a background primarily in telecommunications and smart equipment, which he leveraged to address challenges in the beer industry [1] - Following the retirement of Wang Zhibin, who served as Chairman, Huang Wensheng was promoted to Chairman, and Zhang Yong, the current Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee, was appointed as the new General Manager [2] Group 2: Business Strategy and Performance - Huang Wensheng focused on product innovation, channel expansion, and cost reduction during his tenure, launching several high-end products and establishing raw beer experience stores [2] - Zhujiang Beer achieved record revenue and net profit in 2024, with revenue increasing by 6.56% to 5.731 billion yuan and net profit rising by 29.1% to 831 million yuan [2] - The company’s revenue from the South China region accounted for approximately 95% of total revenue, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1% from 2020 to 2024 [5] Group 3: National Expansion Challenges - The national expansion strategy initiated by previous leadership has faced challenges, with Zhujiang Beer struggling to penetrate markets outside South China [4] - Despite attempts at national expansion from 2010 to 2013, the company has seen limited success due to the competitive landscape and the need for significant investment [5]