Kanzhun names CTO Tao Zhang rotating president

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Kanzhun Ltd (BZ) reports changes in executive positions under its rotating presidency structure effective September 1, 2026. Xu Chen has ceased to act as President by rotation, remains an executive director, and has resumed the role of Chief Marketing Officer.

Tao Zhang, currently an executive director and Chief Technology Officer, has been appointed as Rotating President for a fixed term from September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2027, reporting to founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Peng Zhao. Kanzhun describes this change as part of its commitment to optimizing governance structure and improving organizational efficiency. The filing also provides Mr. Zhang’s background, noting his 19+ years of software and internet industry experience and prior roles at IBM group companies, Renren Inc., and Baidu Inc.

Key Figures

Effective date of role changes: September 1, 2026 Term of Rotating President: September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2027 Tao Zhang age: 44 +1 more

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Effective date of role changes September 1, 2026 Date when Xu Chen ceased to act as President by rotation and Tao Zhang was appointed Rotating President

Term of Rotating President September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2027 Fixed term for Tao Zhang’s appointment as Rotating President

Tao Zhang age 44 Age of Tao Zhang as disclosed in his biographical details

Industry experience of Tao Zhang over 19 years Experience in software engineering and internet industry prior to and including his role at Kanzhun

Key Terms

Rotating President, weighted voting rights, foreign private issuer, independent non-executive Directors

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Rotating President financial

"has been appointed as the rotating president of the Company"

weighted voting rights financial

"A company controlled through weighted voting rights and incorporated"

A system where some shares carry more voting power than others so certain owners can control corporate decisions with fewer shares. Think of it like tickets to a meeting where some tickets count for five votes and others for one: it lets founders or insiders steer strategy and board picks even if they don't own most of the stock. For investors this affects corporate governance, the protection of minority shareholders, and how much influence public holders have over major decisions.

foreign private issuer regulatory

"FORM 6-K REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT"

A foreign private issuer is a company organized outside the United States that meets tests showing it is primarily foreign-controlled and therefore qualifies for a different set of U.S. reporting rules. For investors, that means the company files less frequent or differently formatted disclosures with U.S. regulators and may follow home-country accounting and governance practices, so buying its stock is like dining at a well-reviewed restaurant that follows its home kitchen’s rules instead of the local menu — you get access but should check what standards apply.

independent non-executive Directors financial

"Mr. Yonggang Sun, Mr. Yan Li and Ms. Hongyu Liu as the independent non-executive Directors"

Independent non-executive directors are board members who do not work for the company and have no significant financial or personal ties to its managers; they do not run day-to-day operations but attend board meetings to oversee strategy and decisions. For investors, they matter because they act like outside referees or impartial advisors who help prevent self-dealing, challenge management when needed, and boost confidence that the company’s decisions serve shareholders’ interests.

FAQ

What executive leadership change did Kanzhun Ltd (BZ) announce on September 1, 2026?

Kanzhun announced that Xu Chen ceased to act as President by rotation and that Tao Zhang, its Chief Technology Officer and executive director, was appointed Rotating President effective September 1, 2026, while continuing in his existing roles.

Will Xu Chen remain in a leadership role at Kanzhun Ltd (BZ)?

Yes. Xu Chen remains an executive director of Kanzhun Ltd and has resumed the role of Chief Marketing Officer after ceasing to act as President by rotation on September 1, 2026.

What is the term of office for Tao Zhang as Rotating President of BZ?

The term of office for Tao Zhang as Rotating President of Kanzhun Ltd commenced on September 1, 2026 and shall end on August 31, 2027, according to the company’s disclosure.

What roles will Tao Zhang hold at Kanzhun Ltd (BZ) after this change?

After this change, Tao Zhang will serve concurrently as Rotating President, Chief Technology Officer, and an executive director of Kanzhun Ltd, reporting to founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Peng Zhao.

What experience does Tao Zhang bring to his Rotating President role at Kanzhun (BZ)?

Tao Zhang, aged 44, has over 19 years of software engineering and internet industry experience, including prior positions at IBM group companies, Renren Inc., and Baidu Inc., and has served as Kanzhun’s Chief Technology Officer since its inception.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of September 2026

Commission File Number: 001-40460

KANZHUN LIMITED

21/F, GrandyVic Building,

Taiyanggong Middle Road

Chaoyang District, Beijing 100028

People’s Republic of China

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F          x                   Form 40-F          ¨

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Press Release - KANZHUN LIMITED Announces Change of Directors’ Executive Positions
99.2		Announcement - Change of Directors’ Executive Positions

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

KANZHUN LIMITED

	By	:	/s/ Peng Zhao
	Name	:	Peng Zhao
	Title	:	Director and Chief Executive Officer

Date: September 1, 2026

Exhibit 99.1

KANZHUN LIMITED Announces Change of Directors’ Executive Positions

BEIJING, September 1, 2026 -- 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.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains statements that may constitute “forward-looking” statements which are made pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “aims,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “likely to,” and similar statements. The Company may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in announcements made on the website of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, in its interim and annual reports to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including but not limited to statements about the Company’s beliefs, plans, and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

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.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

KANZHUN LIMITED

Investor Relations

Email: ir@kanzhun.com

PIACENTE FINANCIAL COMMUNICATIONS

Email: kanzhun@tpg-ir.com

Exhibit 99.2

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited take no responsibility for the contents of this announcement, make no representation as to its accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaim any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this announcement.

KANZHUN LIMITED

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(A company controlled through weighted voting rights and incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability)

(Stock Code: 2076)

(Nasdaq Stock Ticker: BZ)

CHANGE OF DIRECTORS’ EXECUTIVE POSITIONS

The Board hereby announces that, with effect from September 1, 2026:

1.	Mr. Xu Chen has ceased to act as President by rotation.
2.	Mr. Tao Zhang has been appointed as Rotating President.

The board (the “Board”) of directors (the “Directors”) of KANZHUN LIMITED (the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries and consolidated affiliated entities, the “Group”) hereby announces 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 Board 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 biographical details of Mr. Zhang are as follows:

Mr. Tao Zhang (張 濤), aged 44, has served as our Chief Technology Officer since our inception. He has served as our Director since May 2021 and was re-designated as an executive Director with effect from December 16, 2022. He is in charge of the research and development and information technology infrastructure of our Group. Mr. Zhang has over 19 years of experience in the software engineering and internet industry. Prior to joining us, Mr. Zhang served in various companies, including group companies of IBM, Renren Inc., a China-based social media platform, and Baidu Inc., one of the leading Chinese language Internet search service providers. Mr. Zhang received his bachelor’s degree from Beijing Information Engineering College (which was merged with Beijing Institute of Machinery and renamed Beijing Information Science and Technology University in 2008) and master’s degree from Beihang University.

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The Board 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.

By order of the Board

KANZHUN LIMITED

Mr. Peng Zhao

Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Hong Kong, September 1, 2026

As of the date of this announcement, the Board of the Company comprises Mr. Peng Zhao, Mr. Tao Zhang, Mr. Xu Chen, Ms. Yang Mu and Ms. Xiehua Wang as the executive Directors, Mr. Haiyang Yu as the non-executive Director, Mr. Yonggang Sun, Mr. Yan Li and Ms. Hongyu Liu as the independent non-executive Directors.

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• EX-99.1 EXHIBIT 99.1 7.2 KB
• EX-99.2 EXHIBIT 99.2 11.2 KB