Exhibit 99.1
PINTEC Announces Changes to Its Board of Directors
BEIJING, May 8th, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pintec Technology Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: PT) (“PINTEC” or the “Company”), a leading financial technology solution provider in China, today announced changes to its board of directors effective immediately.
The Company’s board of directors has appointed Mr. Zehua Shi as an independent director. In addition, Mr. Chao Zhou has tendered his resignation as an independent director, a member of the Audit Committee, and the chairman of the Compensation Committee. Following his resignation, independent director Mr. Yong Chen will succeed Mr. Zhou to serve as a member of the Audit Committee and as the chairman of the Compensation Committee.
Mr. Zehua Shi has extensive experience in supply chain integration and corporate strategy development. Mr. Shi has served as the chairman of the board of directors for both Guangdong HMH Industry Group since April 2019 and Shenzhen Longway Technology Co., Ltd. since January 2015. From October 2017 to April 2019, Mr. Shi served as the chairman of the board of directors for Zhuhai HMH Industry Group. Prior to this position, From September 2008 to September 2015, Mr. Shi held several executive positions at Guangdong Huasheng Electrical Appliances Co., Ltd., including assistant chairman and executive president.
Mr. Jun Dong, acting Chief Executive Officer of PINTEC, commented, “We are honored and excited to welcome Zehua as our new board member. His extensive leadership experience and corporate governance expertise will provide us with valuable guidance as we execute our growth strategies and advance into our next stage of development. On behalf of PINTEC, I would also like to thank Mr. Zhou for his dedication and contributions to the Company in the past.”
Safe Harbor Statement
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