Qin Yinglin on Corporate Governance

Qin Yinglin's role is documented as: founder of Muyuan Foods; resigned as Director, Chairman of the Board, member of the Strategy Committee and Sustainability Committee, and President on June 3, 2026; subsequently appointed Lifetime Honorary Chairman and Dean of the Muyuan Pig Farming Research Institute, with Cao Zhinian elected as the new Chairman Confirmed resigned from chairman/director/president roles as of June 3, 2026, with the transition to Cao Zhinian as new chairman completed, per Muyuan's own announcement as reported by Futunn/Zhitong Finance (research date: 2026-08-23).

Qin Muyuan, understood from the source's phrasing to be related to Qin Yinglin, was proposed for election as a non-independent (executive) director alongside new president Gao Tong, suggesting continued family involvement on the board even as Qin Yinglin stepped back from executive control.

The leadership transition was completed as of the June 3, 2026 announcement, with Cao Zhinian installed as chairman and Qin retaining an honorary and research-focused role.