Leadership reshuffle at ReTo Eco-Solutions (RETO) as Johnny Wei becomes CEO

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

ReTo Eco-Solutions, Inc. reshaped its top leadership structure. Director Johnny Tiong Sie Wei was appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Guangfeng Dai stepped down as Chief Operating Officer and President but remains Chairman of the board, while Xinyang Li moved from Chief Executive Officer into the roles of President and Chief Operating Officer and continues as a director.

In connection with his appointment, Johnny Wei signed a two-year labor contract with the Company and its subsidiary Beijing ReTo Hengda Technology Co., Ltd., providing an annual base salary of RMB420,000 plus social insurance and other benefits in line with People’s Republic of China laws and Company policy. The contract may be terminated under applicable PRC labor laws and Beijing regulations. Mr. Dai and Mr. Li remain parties to their existing employment agreements under substantially similar terms despite their new roles. This report and the Johnny Wei Labor Contract are incorporated by reference into multiple existing registration statements on Form F-3 and Form S-8.

Insights

Corporate governance analyst

ReTo reshuffles senior leadership while maintaining board continuity.

ReTo Eco-Solutions reallocated leadership responsibilities by naming director Johnny Wei as CEO, moving former CEO Xinyang Li into the President and COO roles, and keeping former COO Guangfeng Dai as Chairman. Board-level continuity is preserved while operational control shifts.

The two-year labor contract for Wei, with a base salary of RMB420,000 and statutory benefits under People’s Republic of China law, suggests a structured but standard executive arrangement. Existing employment agreements for Dai and Li continue on substantially similar terms, limiting immediate compensation disruption.

This leadership change may influence strategic and operational emphasis over time, but any concrete effects would emerge through subsequent corporate actions and future disclosures rather than from this organizational update alone.

Key Figures

Johnny Wei base salary: RMB420,000 annually Johnny Wei labor contract term: 2 years

2 metrics

Johnny Wei base salary RMB420,000 annually Base salary under two-year labor contract

Johnny Wei labor contract term 2 years Term of CEO’s labor contract with company and subsidiary

Key Terms

Form 6-K, foreign private issuer, labor contract, Form F-3, +1 more

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Form 6-K regulatory

"FORM 6-K REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16"

A Form 6-K is a report that companies listed in certain countries file to provide important updates, such as financial results, corporate changes, or other significant information, to regulators and investors. It functions like an official company update or news release, helping investors stay informed about developments that could affect their investment decisions.

foreign private issuer regulatory

"FORM 6-K REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16"

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.

labor contract financial

"In connection with his appointment, Mr. Wei entered into a labor contract with the Company"

Form F-3 regulatory

"the registration statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-282314), of the Company"

Form F-3 is a U.S. securities filing that lets eligible foreign companies pre-register and then quickly sell shares or other securities to raise money, because they already meet ongoing reporting and size tests. For investors it signals that the company is up-to-date with regulatory disclosure and has an efficient way to issue new securities — similar to a pre-approved credit line — which can mean faster capital raises but also potential dilution of existing holdings.

Form S-8 regulatory

"the registration statement on Form S-8, as amended (File No. 333-270355), of the Company"

A Form S-8 is a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission registration that lets a public company set aside shares for employee benefit plans and stock-based compensation. Think of it as opening a dedicated account that authorizes the company to issue or reserve stock for workers and directors; it matters to investors because it enables share dilution when those awards are granted or exercised and signals how management is compensated and incentivized.

Form 6-K: How Foreign Companies Report to the SEC →

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 May 2026

Commission file number: 001-38307

RETO ECO-SOLUTIONS, INC.

(Registrant’s name)

X-702, 60 Anli Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing

People’s Republic of China 100101

(Address of principal executive office)

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 ☒      Form 40-F ☐

INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS FORM 6-K REPORT

Executive Changes

On May 20, 2026, ReTo Eco-Solutions, Inc. (the “Company”) made the following executive changes that became effective immediately.

Mr. Johnny Tiong Sie Wei, currently a director of the Company, has been appointed to serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Mr. Guangfeng Dai stepped down as Chief Operating Officer and President but will remain as the Chairman of the board. Mr. Xinyang Li will remain as a director and transition from the role of Chief Executive officer into President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company.

In connection with his appointment, Mr. Wei entered into a labor contract with the Company and Beijing ReTo Hengda Technology Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of the Company, for a term of two years (the “Johnny Wei Labor Contract”). The Johnny Wei Labor Contract provides for a base salary of RMB420,000 annually and social insurance and other employee benefits (including health insurance, vacation and expense reimbursement), each in accordance with laws in the People’s Republic of China and the Company’s policy. The Johnny Wei Labor Contract may be terminated in accordance with the Labor Contract Law of the People’s Republic of China and relevant local regulations in Beijing. The foregoing description of Johnny Wei Labor Contract is only a summary of the material terms and does not purport to be complete and is subject to, and is qualified in its entirety by, the full text of the Johnny Wei Labor Contract, which is filed herewith as Exhibit 10.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Both Mr. Dai and Mr. Li continue to be party to their respective employment agreements with the Company, as amended, under substantially similar terms, despite changes in their roles and responsibilities.

INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE

This Form 6-K and the exhibit thereto shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference into each of (i) the registration statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-282314), of the Company, (ii) the registration statement on Form S-8, as amended (File No. 333-270355), of the Company, (iii) the registration statement on Form S-8 (File No. 333-280119), and (iv) the registration statement on Form S-8 (File No. 333-293215) of the Company and to be a part thereof from the date on which this Form 6-K is furnished, to the extent not superseded by documents or reports subsequently filed or furnished. 

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.		Description
10.1+		Johnny Wei Labor Contract

+ Certain personally identifiable information has been omitted from this exhibit pursuant to Item 601(a)(6) of Regulation S-K.

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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.

Date: May 20, 2026

	RETO ECO-SOLUTIONS, INC.
	By:	/s/ Xinyang Li
		Name:	Xinyang Li
		Title:	President and Chief Operating Officer

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FAQ

What leadership changes did ReTo Eco-Solutions (RETO) announce in this 6-K?

ReTo Eco-Solutions appointed director Johnny Tiong Sie Wei as Chief Executive Officer. Guangfeng Dai stepped down as Chief Operating Officer and President but remains Chairman, while former CEO Xinyang Li became President and Chief Operating Officer and continues serving as a director on the board.

What are the key terms of Johnny Wei’s labor contract with ReTo Eco-Solutions (RETO)?

Johnny Wei signed a two-year labor contract with ReTo Eco-Solutions and its subsidiary Beijing ReTo Hengda Technology. The contract grants him a base salary of RMB420,000 per year plus social insurance, health insurance, vacation and expense reimbursement in line with PRC laws and company policy.

Does Guangfeng Dai remain involved with ReTo Eco-Solutions (RETO) after stepping down as COO and President?

Yes. Although Guangfeng Dai stepped down as Chief Operating Officer and President, he continues to serve as Chairman of the board. He remains party to his existing employment agreement with ReTo Eco-Solutions, under substantially similar terms despite the change in his executive responsibilities.

What role will Xinyang Li hold at ReTo Eco-Solutions (RETO) after the executive reshuffle?

Xinyang Li transitioned from Chief Executive Officer into the roles of President and Chief Operating Officer while remaining a director. He continues under his existing employment agreement with ReTo Eco-Solutions, as amended, which the company states remains on substantially similar terms despite the role change.

How can investors review the full Johnny Wei Labor Contract for ReTo Eco-Solutions (RETO)?

The full Johnny Wei Labor Contract is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to this report. The company notes that the summary provided is qualified in its entirety by that exhibit, which is incorporated by reference into several existing registration statements.

How is this ReTo Eco-Solutions (RETO) 6-K used in relation to existing registration statements?

This report and its exhibit are incorporated by reference into ReTo Eco-Solutions’ registration statement on Form F-3 and three registration statements on Form S-8. They become part of those registration statements from the date the report is furnished, unless later filings supersede them.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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Agreements & Contracts

• EX-10.1 JOHNNY WEI LABOR CONTRACT 43.2 KB