KANZHUN LIMITED Announces Change of Directors’ Executive Positions
Rhea-AI Summary
Kanzhun (Nasdaq: BZ; HKEX: 2076) announced that, effective September 1, 2026, Xu Chen has ceased to act as president by rotation and resumed the role of Chief Marketing Officer while remaining an executive director. Tao Zhang has been appointed rotating president through August 31, 2027, and will continue as executive director and Chief Technology Officer, reporting to founder, chairman and CEO Peng Zhao.
Positive
- Clear leadership rotation with Tao Zhang appointed rotating president from September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2027
- Continuity in management as both Xu Chen and Tao Zhang remain executive directors with defined roles
- Governance focus with rotation framed as part of optimizing structure and improving organizational efficiency
Negative
- Potential short-term uncertainty as responsibilities shift from Xu Chen to Tao Zhang under the rotating president model
Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25 | Annual dividend | Positive | +5.5% | Annual cash dividend declared and funded from surplus cash |
| Aug 25 | Second-quarter earnings | Positive | +5.5% | Revenue and adjusted net income increased year over year |
| Aug 13 | Earnings date notice | Neutral | -4.2% | Second-quarter results scheduled for release before market open |
| Jul 01 | Share repurchases | Positive | +4.7% | First-half repurchases exceeded RMB2.06 billion |
| Jun 26 | Share repurchases | Positive | +5.1% | Year-to-date repurchases exceeded RMB1.99 billion |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent dividend, earnings, and buyback announcements were followed by positive reactions, while an earnings-date notice was followed by a negative reaction.
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BEIJING, Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KANZHUN LIMITED (“BOSS Zhipin” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: BZ; HKEX: 2076), a leading online recruitment platform in China, today announced that Mr. Xu Chen (“Mr. Chen”) has ceased to act as the president of the Company (the “President”) by rotation with effect from September 1, 2026. Mr. Chen will remain as an executive director and has resumed the role of Chief Marketing Officer of the Company.
The Company hereby announces that with effect from September 1, 2026, Mr. Tao Zhang (“Mr. Zhang”) has been appointed as the rotating president of the Company (the “Rotating President”) as part of the Company’s ongoing commitment to optimizing governance structure and improving organizational efficiency. Mr. Zhang’s term of office commenced on September 1, 2026 and shall end on August 31, 2027. Mr. Zhang will continue to serve in his capacity as an executive director and Chief Technology Officer of the Company and will report to Mr. Peng Zhao, the founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.
The Company would like to take this opportunity to express its gratitude to Mr. Chen for his invaluable contribution to the Company during his tenure of office as President and express its warmest welcome to Mr. Zhang on his new appointment.
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About KANZHUN LIMITED
KANZHUN LIMITED operates the leading online recruitment platform BOSS Zhipin in China. The Company connects job seekers and enterprise users in an efficient and seamless manner through its highly interactive mobile app, a transformative product that promotes two-way communication, focuses on intelligent recommendations, and creates new scenarios in the online recruiting process. Benefiting from its large and diverse user base, BOSS Zhipin has developed powerful network effects to deliver higher recruitment efficiency and drive rapid expansion.
For more information, please visit https://ir.zhipin.com.
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KANZHUN LIMITED
Investor Relations
Email: ir@kanzhun.com
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