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Huawei Names Wang Tao Vice Chairman in Leadership Reshuffle

Published: Apr. 4, 2026 12:56 a.m. GMT+8

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Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. has appointed Wang Tao as vice chairman, replacing company veteran Hu Houkun in a top-level board reshuffle.

Under the company’s system, Wang will also serve as rotating chairman from April 1 to Sept. 30, 2026, overseeing the board of directors and its executive committee.

The leadership transition underscores a gradual generational shift within the Chinese tech giant as it navigates a challenging business environment marked by significantly slowing revenue growth.

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Huawei appoints Wang Tao (54) as vice chairman, replacing Hu Houkun (58); Wang to serve as rotating chairman Apr-Sep 2026.
Hu remains director; Liang Hua stays chairman, Xu Zhijun/Meng Wanzhou vice chairmen; new directors include Yang Chaobin, Zhou Yuefeng, Li Peng.
2025 revenue: 880.9B yuan (+2.2% YoY, down from 22.4%); net profit: 68B yuan (+8.7%).

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Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.: Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. appointed Wang Tao as vice chairman, replacing Hu Houkun, who remains a director. Wang, 54, will serve as rotating chairman from April 1 to Sept. 30, 2026. The reshuffle signals a generational shift amid slowing growth: 2025 revenue rose 2.2% to 880.9B yuan ($128B), net profit up 8.7% to 68B yuan. Liang Hua stays chairman; Meng Wanzhou and Xu Zhijun as vice chairmen.

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