{"id":796209,"date":"2024-12-19T09:07:29","date_gmt":"2024-12-19T14:07:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/hf-foods-group-inc-names-felix-lin-chief-executive-officer\/"},"modified":"2024-12-19T09:07:29","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T14:07:29","slug":"hf-foods-group-inc-names-felix-lin-chief-executive-officer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/hf-foods-group-inc-names-felix-lin-chief-executive-officer\/","title":{"rendered":"HF Foods Group Inc. Names Felix Lin Chief Executive Officer"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n Seasoned HF Foods Executive with Deep Industry Relationships and Knowledge of Food Distribution Business<\/em>\n <\/p>\n

\n Additional Appointments Made to People & Technology and Distribution Roles as HF Foods Continues to Make Progress on Strategic Transformation Plan<\/em>\n <\/p>\n

LAS VEGAS, Dec. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HF Foods Group Inc.<\/u><\/a> (NASDAQ: HFFG) (\u201cHF Foods\u201d or the \u201cCompany\u201d), a leading food distributor to Asian restaurants across the United States, announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Felix Lin as permanent Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective January 1, 2025. Mr. Lin had previously served as President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) and was appointed to the additional role of Interim CEO in October 2024.<\/p>\n

Mr. Lin has been a key leader of HF Foods for the past five years, and his extensive experience in driving both operations and strategy has been integral as the Company executes its transformation plan. In accepting his new role, Mr. Lin will relinquish his position as HF Foods\u2019 COO. His responsibilities will be seamlessly distributed among the Company’s experienced senior management team, ensuring continued operational excellence as Mr. Lin assumes his new role as CEO. Mr. Lin will also be nominated to join HF Foods\u2019 Board of Directors during its next election cycle in June 2025.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Board is proud to name Felix as CEO and is confident he is the best choice to lead HF Foods forward, with strong backing and support from the Board of Directors and shareholders,\u201d said Charlotte Westfall, HF Foods\u2019 Lead Independent Director. \u201cHis leadership at HF Foods over the last few years has been greatly appreciated across the company. Felix\u2019s vision and commitment, paired with his significant industry experience and in-depth knowledge of our business and customers are unmatched. We look forward to the stability and growth mindset that he provides HF Foods as the premier Asian foodservice provider in the country.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI am thrilled to accept this opportunity and want to extend my thanks to the Board and HF Foods\u2019 stakeholders for their support,\u201d said Mr. Lin. \u201cThe HF Foods strategic transformation plan is well underway, and we will continue to execute on its rollout as we deliver unparalleled experiences of Asian cuisine. Our best-in-class service, custom offerings, detailed focus and worldwide network of suppliers are the foundation of our success, and I am eager to continue strengthening our position as the leading provider of high-quality, authentic and affordable specialty foods and supplies to our customers nationwide.\u201d<\/p>\n

To support HF Foods\u2019 growth strategy and execution of the strategic transformation plan, the Company has made several key leadership appointments as it continues to strengthen the collective industry expertise of its team:<\/p>\n