Resignation Confirmation - Zong Fuli officially resigned from her positions as legal representative, director, and chairman of Wahaha Group on September 12, 2025, after serving for 1 year and 14 days [1][2] - The resignation was confirmed by Wahaha Group's public relations department and has been approved by the board of directors [2][3] Resignation Background - During her tenure, Zong Fuli implemented significant reforms, including internal organizational restructuring and external changes to the distributor system, focusing on standardization, process optimization, and digitization [4] - Family complexities, particularly a dispute over a $2.1 billion offshore trust involving Zong Fuli and her siblings, were also cited as influencing factors for her resignation [5] Performance - Zong Fuli's resignation occurred amidst strong company performance, with Wahaha's beverage sales net income increasing by 53% year-on-year in 2024, marking the highest growth rate since the company's inception [6] - As of her resignation, Wahaha maintained the number one market share in its traditional segments of dairy beverages and instant porridge [7] Future Direction - Despite resigning from management roles, Zong Fuli remains a significant shareholder in Wahaha Group, with the ownership structure unchanged [8] - Following her resignation, Zong Fuli plans to focus on her brand "Wawa Xiaozong" and has transferred some resources from Wahaha to her wholly-owned Hongsheng Group [9][10]
宗馥莉辞去娃哈哈集团董事长职务,结束1年多的掌舵期
Xin Lang Zheng Quan·2025-10-11 09:17