LightInTheBox Announces Management Changes
BEIJING,July 23,2018 -- LightInTheBox Holding Co.,Ltd. (NYSE: LITB) ("LightInTheBox" or the "Company"),a global online retail company that delivers products directly to consumers around the world,today announced certain management changes.
Mr. Zhiping Qi has been elected as Chief Executive Officer of LightInTheBox by the Board of Directors (the "Board") of the Company. Mr. Qi is also expected to join the Board following the extraordinary general meeting of shareholderswhich will take place on August 17,2018. Mr. Qi is one of the founding team members and was Co-President and Vice Chairman of Shenzhen Sinoagri E-Commerce Co,Ltd. ("Shenzhen Sinoagri"),an online agricultural procurement and distribution service provider,from 2010-2017. Mr. Qi was responsible for its overall strategic planning,investments,and management. Mr. Qi has been Executive Director and Co-Chief Executive Officer of Zall Smart Commerce Group Ltd.(formerly known asZall Group Ltd.) ("Zall"). Mr. Qi has extensive experience in operating and managing supply chains,investing in the development of e-commerce platforms,strategic planning and the management and deployment of resources globally. Mr. Qi obtained his bachelor's degree in corporate management from Shenzhen University in 1994. Mr. Qi completed the Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) program at the China Europe International Business School.
In addition,the Company has received and accepted the voluntary resignation of Mr. Robin Lu,Chief Financial Officer of the Company,due to personal reasons. Mr. Lu will work to ensure a smooth transition until his last day before the end of the third quarter of 2018.
About LightInTheBox Holding Co.,Ltd.
LightInTheBox is a global online retail company that delivers products directly to consumers around the world. The Company offers customers a convenient way to shop for a wide selection of products at attractive prices through its www.lightinthebox.com,www.miniinthebox.comand other websites and mobile applications,which are available in 23 major languages and cover more than 90% of global Internet users.
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