Yan resignation or COO candidates are denied

Sina, the world's largest Chinese website, held its board yesterday, agreeing to Yan resigned as chief Executive (CEO).　　A rumor that has been circulating for nearly two years has come true yesterday. Perhaps due to the requirements of the securities law, before the disclosure to investors, Sina executives yesterday denied the news, Yan mobile phone last night to its assistant office, the latter told reporters Wang Yanzheng in a meeting, not convenient to answer the phone, but others in Beijing. However, the reporter confirmed the resignation of Yan from people familiar with the situation.　　It was also noted that Sina is expected to announce this important adjustment to investors when it publishes its earnings on May 9 in the eastern United States. News from people familiar with the situation also included the resignation of the CEO, Yan will not leave Sina, but continue to hold a more important role in the board.　　The answer will soon be announced as to whether or not Yongji is the co-chairman.　　As for the reasons for Yan's resignation, there are reasons for speculation, including the fact that Sina, despite its huge revenue, has failed to achieve strong results commensurate with its strong brand and influence, and resigned in order to give way to mergers and acquisitions, as well as a Yan of personal interest in entrepreneurship and so on. In addition to the CEO's adjustment, outside speculation Sina will also appoint new COO, but this claim is denied by Sina. For the previous forecast of the media company executive director, SINA Director Chen Xiaotao will become Sina's chief Operating Officer (COO) position, Sina Senior personage yesterday to this newspaper to deny, the reason is mainly considering his previous work background, he did not serve for Sina, choose by "outsider"　　To airborne operations management This is currently in the domestic most powerful portal site, may hurt Sina staff enthusiasm. And another high voice COO candidate is Sina Senior vice president, Editor-in-Chief Chen, last night in the interview with the reporter, the clear denial, said not to serve as COO, but also stated, "My ultimate career goal in Sina has been achieved, is to do the editor-in-chief of Sina."　　According to people familiar with the decision, Sina's COO may be temporarily vacant. Yan, who steered Sina for nearly five years at the age of 34, Yan, is the father of two children, and in 1996 with colleagues to create a four-company International Network Department Minister, and in June participated in the founding of the earliest commercial Chinese website, "Li Fang online." Former general manager of Sina China, was appointed president of Sina in June 2001. May 2003 was appointed as CEO, Director and President, fully responsible for the development of the company's strategy and the implementation of the management plan. Post-Office president, only as director and CEO. Enter TechWeb Community Discussion-February 28 post: Rumors Sina CEO Yan after 3 years work contract leave