Reports emerged on the afternoon of September 1st indicating that Wu Zhao, the founder of DingTalk, is set to join Ant Group Co., Ltd..
In response to inquiries from media outlets regarding this development, Ant Group Co., Ltd. has not yet provided an official statement as of the time of reporting.
This news follows a period of scrutiny for DingTalk's management practices, which came under the spotlight in June when a lengthy departure letter titled "Inside DingTalk" circulated on social media platforms, sparking discussions about the company's intense work culture.
Shortly thereafter, Alibaba announced a leadership transition, with DingTalk founder Chen Hang, also known by his alias "Wu Zhao," stepping down as CEO. His successor is Chen Yusen, a technology enthusiast born in 1992 who has taken over the reins of the platform.