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Tantech Holdings names Yao L Xu chairman after Yefang Zhang resigns
TANHTantech Holdings Ltd
Effective October 1, 2026, Ms. Yefang Zhang resigned as a director and Chairman of the board of directors at Tantech Holdings Ltd., citing no disagreements with company operations or policies. Mr. Yao L Xu was elected by the remaining board members to succeed her as Chairman and Class III director, serving until the 2027 annual meeting. Mr. Xu brings extensive experience, having founded Hong Kong Anxue International Co., Ltd. and Zhuhai Anxue Technology Co., Ltd. in 2015, served as Asia-Pacific General Manager of Chatham International Group since 2005, and worked as a China Investment Advisor for Charles Jerquin Co., Ltd. from 2000 to 2004. The company operates in the technology sector, specifically focusing on electronic components and manufacturing solutions.