Skillful Craftsman Education Appoints U.S.-Based Chief Financial Officer as It Plans to Expand Its North American Presence
Key Highlights
- ➤Xinyue (Chris) Zhang appointed CFO, effective November 12, 2026
- ➤Zhang will lead EDTK’s U.S.-based finance, capital markets and investor relations functions
- ➤EDTK plans to increase operations, partnerships and investor engagement in North America
- ➤EDTK recently agreed to acquire URAY for interactive digital content and global publishing
Expert Statements
Bin Fu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of EDTK
“We want EDTK to become an AI technology applications company that U.S. investors can follow closely and hold with confidence,”
Bin Fu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of EDTK
“That takes senior leadership on the ground here, clear reporting and relationships built over time. Chris knows this market and shares our long-term view. We expect North America to account for a growing share of what we do.”
Xinyue (Chris) Zhang, Chief Financial Officer of EDTK
“EDTK has a clear direction in applied AI”
Xinyue (Chris) Zhang, Chief Financial Officer of EDTK
“My priorities are straightforward: accurate and timely reporting, disciplined use of capital, and regular, open communication with the market. I look forward to working with Bin and the team as the Company builds out its presence in North America.”
* Xinyue (Chris) Zhang named Chief Financial Officer, effective November 12, 2026 * Appointment begins the build-out of a U.S.-based finance, capital markets and investor relations function as EDTK increases its focus on North America * EDTK continues to build its applied AI business across learning, skills training, AI technology services and interactive content Hong Kong, Nov. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Skillful Craftsman Education Technology Limited (Nasdaq: EDTK) ("EDTK" or the "Company"), a company specializing in educational technology innovation, artificial intelligence (AI) skills training, and digital transformation for educational institutions, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Xinyue (Chris) Zhang as Chief Financial Officer, effective November 12, 2026. Mr. Zhang will be based in New York. Mr. Zhang will assume the role of Chief Financial Officer from Bin Fu, the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, who has served as Acting Chief Financial Officer since August 8, 2026. Mr. Fu will step down as Acting Chief Financial Officer upon the effectiveness of Mr. Zhang’s appointment and will continue to serve as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
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