GoerTek proposes Dr. Gao Yonggang as new independent director

GoerTek announced the nomination of Dr. Gao Yonggang as an independent director candidate for its seventh board of directors. This decision was made at the seventh board's second meeting on November 28, 2025, and will be submitted for approval at the company's third extraordinary general meeting in 2025.

Dr. Gao has over 40 years of experience in enterprise management, particularly in high-tech, corporate governance, and investment. He currently serves as chairman and chief partner of SMIC Source Capital Management (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., and holds several other independent directorships.

Upon his election, Dr. Gao will assume the responsibilities of Mr. Qiu Min, who will step down. Dr. Gao will serve on the audit and remuneration and appraisal committees, ensuring the independent director ratio meets regulatory requirements. His tenure will run from the date of shareholder approval until the expiration of the seventh board of directors' term.

Dr. Gao holds an independent director qualification certificate, and his qualifications and independence are subject to review by the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. The upcoming third extraordinary general meeting will be held on December 16, 2025, at the company's optoelectronic park in Weifang City, Shandong Province. All nine board members voted in favor of Dr. Gao's nomination.