Cinese International Group Holdings Limited (Cinese Intl) announced that Dr. Kou Chung Yin Mariana resigned, effective 30 July 2026, from all positions including Executive Director, Chairperson of the Board, member of the Nomination Committee and Authorised Representative under Listing Rule 3.05. The departure was attributed to her desire to devote more time to other business commitments and personal pursuits, with no disagreements reported with the Board.

Simultaneously, the Board appointed Ms. Liu Jieying, aged 31, as Executive Director, Chairperson, Nomination Committee member and Authorised Representative. Ms. Liu brings eight years of management experience in the education sector, currently serving as Chief Executive Officer of Andres International Education Group since June 2018, where she led strategic planning, curriculum development and teacher training initiatives. She holds a bachelor’s degree in commerce from the University of Toronto (2016).

Under a three-year service contract commencing 30 July 2026, Ms. Liu will receive annual remuneration of HK$1.20 million. She is the daughter of Executive Director Mr. Liu Xue Bin and cousin of Executive Director Mr. Liu Jiefeng but has no shareholding in Cinese Intl and no other listed company directorships over the past three years.

The Board expressed gratitude to Dr. Kou for her contributions and welcomed Ms. Liu to her new leadership roles.