Core Viewpoint - The securities industry is undergoing a transformation from "scale expansion" to "quality improvement," leading to frequent changes in senior management positions across various brokerages [1][2]. Group 1: Management Changes - In 2023, several brokerages have experienced significant changes in their executive teams, including the appointment of new presidents and general managers [2]. - Notably, on June 3, 2023, China Merchants Securities announced the appointment of Zhu Jiangtao as president, following other recent changes in its executive lineup [2]. - At least five brokerages have seen executives retire due to age, including CITIC Securities, China Merchants Securities, and others [2]. Group 2: Talent Strategy - The high-quality development of the securities industry is closely linked to talent strategy, with a trend of hiring executives with diverse backgrounds from banks and insurance companies [1][3]. - New executives typically possess extensive experience in the securities industry and often have prior roles in other financial institutions, enhancing the brokerages' capabilities [2][3]. - The introduction of cross-industry executives is expected to improve business collaboration, innovation, and resource integration within brokerages [3]. Group 3: Market Recruitment - Market-based recruitment has become a significant method for selecting new executives, allowing brokerages to attract high-quality talent and optimize governance structures [4][5]. - For instance, Chengtong Securities publicly announced the recruitment of a general manager and deputy general manager, emphasizing the need for experienced candidates [4]. - This trend of market recruitment is seen as a way to break traditional internal selection limitations and bring in fresh perspectives and innovative thinking [5].