Nan Fang Du Shi Bao·2025-12-31 04:36Core Viewpoint - The recent appointment of Lu Wei as the president of Postal Savings Bank after his resignation from CITIC Bank highlights the increasing trend of executive mobility between state-owned and joint-stock banks in China, reflecting a shift towards breaking down institutional barriers and fostering financial innovation [2][9][12]. Group 1: Executive Changes - Lu Wei resigned from his positions at CITIC Bank, including president and executive director, due to work adjustments, and has been appointed as the president of Postal Savings Bank [3][5]. - Lu Wei has over 20 years of experience at CITIC Bank, having held various significant roles, including vice president and secretary of the board [3][4]. - Following Lu Wei's departure, CITIC Bank's chairman, Fang Heying, will temporarily assume the role of president [8]. Group 2: Industry Trends - The movement of executives between state-owned and joint-stock banks has become increasingly common, with several high-profile cases in recent years, indicating a trend towards more fluid talent mobility in the banking sector [9][10]. - Experts suggest that this trend is part of a broader strategy to enhance capital and talent flow, shift performance metrics from "loan scale" to "ecological value," and stimulate financial innovation [10][11]. - The transition of executives like Lu Wei poses challenges, as they must adapt their skills and experiences to different banking environments, particularly in rural contexts [11][12].