MicroPort Scientific Corporation has appointed Jonathan W. Chen as chief executive officer, executive director and authorised representative, effective October 22.
Chen will oversee the medical device manufacturer’s day-to-day management and report directly to its board. The company disclosed the appointments in a filing to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Sunday.
MicroPort also plans to review its governance structure and adopt a CEO-led management model. A new President’s Office will be established to support Chen in managing the company.
MicroPort said Zhaohua Chang resigned as a director and from related positions because of “other personal commitments”.
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Chang will remain the company’s chief scientific officer. The filing said he had no disagreement with the board over matters connected to his resignation.
MicroPort Scientific appointed Jonathan W. Chen as chief executive officer effective October 22, while Zhaohua Chang resigned as a director but remained chief scientific officer.