The Metamorphosis of Huawei's Board of Directors: An Eight-Year Journey

In the group photo, Ren Zhengfei appeared relaxed, while Yu Chengdong looked a bit "green." These faces bore witness to Huawei's rapid growth and development

A 2016 photograph of Huawei's board of directors captured the company's moment of glory. That year, Huawei ranked 129th on the Fortune Global 500 list, a nearly 100-spot jump from its 228th position in the previous year, marking a historic leap forward.

In the group photo, Ren Zhengfei appeared relaxed, while Yu Chengdong looked a bit "green." These faces bore witness to Huawei's rapid growth and development.

The Board of Directors Eight Years Later

In the eight years since 2016, Huawei has undergone a profound transformation, leading to a significant turnover in its board of directors.

The current board members of Huawei include:

• Ren Zhengfei

• Xu Zhijun

• Hu Houkun

• Meng Wanzhou

• Yu Chengdong

• He Tingbo

• Zhang Ping'an

Departure from the Board

Compared to 2016, the following members have since left the board:

• Sun Yafang

• Guo Ping

• Li Jie

• Chen Lifang

• Li Jinge

• Wan Biao

• Xu Wenwei

• Ding Yun

• Li Yingtao

• Wang Shengli

New Roles

Of those who have stepped down from the board, all except Ding Yun (who passed away in 2022 due to a sudden illness) continue to hold important positions within Huawei:

• Sun Yafang: Core member of the shareholders' meeting and employee representative council

• Xu Wenwei: Retired, former "founding father" of Huawei's chip business and former president of HiSilicon

• Guo Ping: Chairman of Huawei's Supervisory Board

• Li Jie: Vice Chairman of Huawei's Supervisory Board

• Chen Lifang: Standing Supervisor of Huawei's Supervisory Board

• Li Jinge: Member of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.'s Audit Committee

• Wan Biao: Vice Chairman of Honor Terminal Co., Ltd.

• Li Yingtao: Standing Supervisor of Huawei's Supervisory Board

• Wang Shengli: No relevant information is available, suspected to have left Huawei

Huawei's Empress: Sun Yafang

Sun Yafang was an early senior executive at Huawei, having served as Vice Chairman and Rotating Chairman. Despite her full retirement from Huawei's management, she remains a key player in the shareholders' meeting and employee representative council.

Pioneer of Huawei's Chip Business: Xu Wenwei

Xu Wenwei was instrumental in establishing Huawei's chip industry and served as President of HiSilicon. In 2023, Xu Wenwei announced his retirement, ending a 30-year career at Huawei.

Guo Ping

Guo Ping was previously Huawei's Rotating Chairman and currently serves as Chairman of the Supervisory Board. He has a deep understanding of Huawei's operations and management, having worked at the company for many years.

Li Jie

Li Jie was Huawei's former Chief Financial Officer and is now Vice Chairman of the Supervisory Board. He has extensive experience in finance and management, providing crucial support for Huawei's auditing and oversight.

Chen Lifang

Chen Lifang was formerly Huawei's CFO and now serves as Standing Supervisor of the Supervisory Board. She has a thorough understanding of Huawei's financial status from her years of service at the company.

Li Jinge

Li Jinge is a senior auditing expert at Huawei and is currently a member of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.'s Audit Committee. He is responsible for Huawei's internal audit and oversight.

Wan Biao

Wan Biao was previously President of Huawei's Terminal Business Group. After Huawei sold Honor in 2020, he became Chairman of Honor Terminal Co., Ltd. He currently serves as Vice Chairman of Honor Terminal Co., Ltd.

Li Yingtao

Li Yingtao was formerly President of Huawei's Cloud & Computing BG and is now a Standing Supervisor of the Supervisory Board. He has many years of experience in management and technology at Huawei.

Wang Shengli

No public information is currently available about Wang Shengli, suggesting he has likely left Huawei.

Under Ren Zhengfei's leadership, Huawei has overcome numerous crises in a complex business environment and achieved continuous breakthroughs. We eagerly anticipate Huawei's continued leadership in Chinese technological innovation and its ultimate ascent to the pinnacle of the global market.

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