Hongli Group Inc. Announces Appointment of Mr. Michael W. Zhang as Chairman of the Board
Key Highlights
- ➤Michael W. Zhang appointed Hongli Group (HLP) chairman effective September 29, 2026
- ➤Jie Liu resigned as chairman but remains Hongli Group CEO
- ➤Chenglong Yang stepped down as director and all board committee member
- ➤Hongli plans diversification into clean energy and solid-state lithium battery technologies
Expert Statements
Jie Liu, Chief Executive Officer of Hongli Group Inc.
“We are pleased to welcome Mr. Zhang as Chairman of the Board. His deep background in financial markets, capital structure strategy, and corporate growth will provide valuable governance and strategic oversight as the Company advances its business initiatives.”
Michael W. Zhang, Chairman of the Board of Hongli Group Inc.
“I am honored to serve as Chair of the Board. The Company has built a strong foundation, differentiated market position, and a talented leadership team focused on driving long-term growth. I look forward to partnering closely with Mr. Jie Liu, our Board, and the broader management team as we seek to diversify from traditional cold roll-formed steel profile manufacturing into next-generation clean energy and solid-state lithium battery technologies, and endeavor to create long-term value for our shareholders.”
Hongli Group Inc. Announces Appointment of Mr. Michael W. Zhang as Chairman of the Board PR Newswire
WEIFANG, China, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hongli Group Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq: HLP), a cold roll formed steel profile manufacturer, today announced a leadership transition within its Board of Directors (the "Board"). Effective September 29, 2026, Mr. Michael W. Zhang has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Board. He succeeds Mr. Jie Liu, who resigned as the Chairman of the Board effective the same day. Mr. Liu will continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer of the Company.
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