Origin Agritech Appoints Mr. Weibin Yan As CEO; Dr. Gengchen Han To Remain As Chairman Of The Board

Origin Agritech Ltd. (NASDAQ:SEED) (the "Company" or "Origin"), a leading Chinese agricultural technology company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Weibin Yan as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately. Dr. Gengchen Han, who has served as CEO, will continue as Chairman of the Board.

Mr. Yan brings a wealth of experience and leadership to Origin Agritech, with a distinguished career in the agricultural and industrial sectors. He is currently the Vice-Chairman of the Hunan Provincial Federation of Industry and Commerce. Mr. Yan was one of the principal founders of Ausnutria Dairy Corporation Ltd. ("Ausnutria"), a company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, where he served as Chairman from its establishment until September 2023. Under his leadership, Ausnutria became a leading global player in the dairy industry.