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27 Jul 2026, 04:00 UTC · 3h ago
The9 Names George Lai Chief Executive Officer
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27 Jul 2026, 04:00 UTC · 3h ago
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The9's AI-native platform, the9bit, has reached 8 million users and 110,000 user-created games in under a year. — Rapid user adoption and content creation on a new AI platform indicate strong product-market fit and growth potential.
+0.60George Lai, the company's CFO since 2008, has been appointed as the new CEO effective July 27, 2026. — Promoting a long-term financial lead to CEO suggests a shift toward scaling and operationalizing the business model.
+0.30Founder and Chairman Jun Zhu is stepping down as CEO but will remain as Executive Chairman of the Board. — The transition is managed and the founder retains a leadership role, minimizing the risk of a strategic vacuum.
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