– CHINA, Shanghai – Huazhu Group Limited (NASDAQ: HTHT | HKEX: 1179), a world-leading hotel group, today announced the appointment of Mr. Hui Jin, currently the president of the Company, as CEO effective October 1, 2021, succeeding Mr. Qi Ji who will step down as CEO but will continue to serve as the chairman of the board of directors.
Ms. Xinxin Liu, currently the chief digital officer of the Company, will be appointed as the president of the Company.
Mr. Ji said, “Hui is the first employee of the Company and has been with the Company since 2005. He has shown strong loyalty and commitment to the Company and has made significant contributions to the Company’s hotel network expansion over the last sixteen years. His dedication and contributions have led us to successfully grow into one of the largest hotel groups in the world. Xinxin has been playing an instrumental role in the Company’s digitalization and technology development since 2012. With her efforts and expertise, Huazhu has built industry-leading technology capability, which has become one of our key competitive edges. After their years of hard work, I have full confidence in them, and believe that they will be a strong leadership team for Huazhu in its next chapter of growth.”
About Hui Jin
Mr. Jin joined the Company in 2005 and has successively served as the director of the Development Department, VP, EVP, and president, respectively. Before joining Huazhu, Mr. Jin worked at Shanghai Home Inns Hotels Management Limited as a regional development manager from March 2004 to December 2004. Mr. Jin received his executive master’s degree from China Europe International Business School in August 2014, and his bachelor of science degree in psychology from the East China Normal University in July 2000.
Mr. Hui Jin said, “It is a great honor to continue my career at Huazhu as its chief executive officer. I will work closely with the Board and the management team to carry on the momentum and growth, and drive the company forward.”
About Xinxin Liu
Ms. Liu joined the Company in 2012 and has successively served as the Company’s chief information officer and chief digital officer, respectively. She was the founder and chief executive officer of H-World Information and Technology Co., Ltd., an IT company incubated by the Company in November 2013. Before joining Huazhu, Ms. Liu worked at Alcatel-Lucent Shanghai Bell from July 1999 to September 2012. Ms. Liu received her master of business administration degree from Fudan University in January 2008, and her bachelor’s degree in economic information management from Beijing Technology and Business University (formerly known as Beijing Business Academy) in June 1999.
Ms. Xinxin Liu commented, “I am very honored to continue my career at Huazhu as president. I will continually utilize my expertise to further strengthen Huazhu’s technology and operation capability to support its long-term growth strategies. I will work closely with Mr. Hui Jin and the management team to lead Huazhu to achieve its next stage of growth.”
About Huazhu Group Limited
Originated in China, Huazhu Group Limited is a world-leading hotel group. As of June 30, 2021, Huazhu operated 7,126 hotels with 692,284 rooms in operation in 17 countries. Huazhu’s brands include Hi Inn, Elan Hotel, HanTing Hotel, JI Hotel, Starway Hotel, Orange Hotel, Crystal Orange Hotel, Manxin Hotel, Madison Hotel, Joya Hotel, Blossom House, Ni Hao Hotel, and CitiGO Hotel. Upon the completion of the acquisition of DH on January 2, 2020, Huazhu added five brands to its portfolio, including Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts, MAXX, Jaz in the City, IntercityHotel, and Zleep Hotels. In addition, Huazhu also has the rights as master franchisee for Mercure, Ibis, and Ibis Styles, and co-development rights for Grand Mercure and Novotel, in the pan-China region.
Huazhu’s business includes leased and owned, manachised, and franchised models. Under the lease and ownership model, Huazhu directly operates hotels typically located on leased or owned properties. Under the manachise model, Huazhu manages manachised hotels through the on-site hotel managers that Huazhu appoints, and Huazhu collects fees from franchisees. Under the franchise model, Huazhu provides training, reservations, and support services to the franchised hotels, and collects fees from franchisees but does not appoint on-site hotel managers. Huazhu applies a consistent standard and platform across all of its hotels. As of June 30, 2021, Huazhu operates 15 percent of its hotel rooms under the lease and ownership model, and 85 percent under manachise and franchise models.
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