BEIJING, Aug. 8, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Origin Agritech Ltd. (NASDAQ: SEED) (the "Company"
or "Origin"), a leading Chinese agricultural technology company, is
pleased to announce the appointment of Cheng Chi Kin (Patrick Cheng) as Chief Financial Officer and to
the Board of Directors of the Company, effective immediately. With
a distinguished career spanning over three decades in corporate
management, investment, and financial control, Patrick Cheng will drive Origin Agritech's
financial strategy and operational efficiency.
Patrick Cheng's distinguished
career includes key leadership positions at several publicly listed
companies in Hong Kong. His
expertise spans multiple industries, including natural resources,
property investment, manufacturing, and banking. Patrick's most
recent roles include Independent Non-Executive Director at Asiasec
Properties Limited, Non-Executive Director and former Chairman at
Affluent Partners Holdings Limited, Chairman of DeTai Energy Group
Limited, and CEO & Executive Director at China Uptown Group
Company Limited. His comprehensive background in asset management,
business restructuring, and corporate governance will be invaluable
to Origin Agritech as the Company continues to innovate and expand
its market presence.
"We are thrilled to welcome Patrick
Cheng to our executive team," said Dr. Gengchen Han,
Chairman and CEO of Origin Agritech. "Patrick's vast experience and
proven track record in financial management and corporate strategy
make him an excellent fit for our Company. We are confident his
leadership will enhance our financial operations and support our
long-term growth objectives."
Patrick Cheng holds an MBA from
Cardiff Business School (UK) and an Honors Degree in Business
Studies from the University of Glamorgan (UK). He is a Fellow
Member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants
(HKICPA), the International Accountants (FAIA), and a Member of the
Institute of Management Accountants (MIMA). Additionally, he is a
Chartered Marketer of the Chartered Institute of Marketing. Mr.
Cheng has also received several prestigious industry accolades,
including being named the Most Promising REIT Manager in
Asia in 2016, receiving the Best
Corporate Governance Gold Award in 2014, and earning the Best
Investment Value Award for Listed Companies in 2013.
"I am honored to join Origin Agritech and look forward to
contributing to the company's financial strategy and growth," said
Mr. Cheng. "This is an exciting time for the company, and I am
eager to work with the talented team at Origin Agritech to drive
financial performance and shareholder value."
About Origin Agritech Limited
Origin Agritech Limited, founded in 1997 and headquartered in
Zhong-Guan-Cun (ZGC) Life Science Park in Beijing, is a leading Chinese agricultural
technology company. In crop seed biotechnologies, Origin Agritech's
phytase corn was the first transgenic corn to receive the
Bio-Safety Certificate from China's Ministry of Agriculture. Over the
years, Origin has established a robust biotechnology seed pipeline,
including products with glyphosate tolerance and pest resistance
(Bt) traits. For further information, please visit the Company's
website at www.originagritech.com. The Company also maintains a
Twitter account for updating investors on Company and industry
developments which is https://x.com/origin_agritech.
For more information, please contact:
Origin Agritech
Limited Contact:
Kate Lang (Mandarin/English)
Director of Investor Relations
Phone: +86 186-1839-3368
Email: bing.lang@originseed.com.cn
Investor Relations Contact:
Matthew Abenante, IRC
President
Strategic Investor Relations, LLC
Tel: 347-947-2093
Email: matthew@strategic-ir.com
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