Leadership & Pay ·
Professional Diversity Network appoints CFO Yiran Gu as CEO following Xun Wu's departure
IPDNProfessional Diversity Network, Inc.
On October 1, 2026, Professional Diversity Network's Board determined not to renew the appointment of Xun Wu as CEO following his term expiration on July 22, 2026. The Board appointed current CFO Yiran Gu as CEO effective October 2, 2026; she will concurrently serve as CFO until a successor is appointed. Gu, age 37, has been CFO since August 2025 and previously served as director and chief strategy officer at Koala Malta Limited. The company entered into a 12-month employment agreement with Gu on October 2, 2026, providing an aggregate annual base compensation of $300,000 payable in cash, stock, or a combination. This leadership transition is material as it involves the departure of the CEO and appointment of a new executive with specific contractual terms. Professional Diversity Network operates in the professional diversity and inclusion industry, providing talent solutions and workforce development services.