Honor – you know, the brand that comes out with great phones like Magic 7 Pro and promises A The 6,000mAh battery for the slim, foldable Magic V4 – has a new CEO.

– Honor Newsroom, January 17, 2025

The role of George Zhao (also known as Zhao Ming) will now be taken over by Li Jian, an experienced executive with a strong background at Huawei. the The announcement was made via Honor’s communication channels, confirming previous rumors about Zhao’s departure Huawei Central, the company’s newsroom, health concerns were cited as the reason for Zhao’s resignation, although specific details were not revealed.

While the details of his health problems were not revealed, the company affirmed its respect for his decision and its commitment to a smooth leadership transition.

Li Jian, who will now assume the position of CEO, brings rich experience from his years at Huawei. After joining Huawei in 2001, Li rose through the ranks to become a member of the company’s supervisory board in 2017.

His responsibilities at Huawei included strategic management and global operations. After leaving Huawei in 2020-2021, Li joined Honor’s management team, where he played a key role in HR and organizational strategy. Zhao’s tenure as CEO has been marked by major achievements, including Honor’s development into a major player in the industry following its split from Huawei. His departure signals the end of an era, but with Li Jian at the helm, Honor is expected to maintain its strategic direction and push forward its ambitious goals.Let’s hope Honor starts releasing more phones to the global audience!