NEW YORK, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Fresh2 Group Ltd., formerly AnPac Bio-Medical Science Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: FRES) (“Fresh2,” the “Company” or “we”), a company with operations in the United States and China focused on the business-to-business e-commerce and supply chain sectors for the restaurant supply and food industry and on early cancer screening and detection, today announced the appointment of Mr. Yidong Hu as its Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) effective on July 21, 2023. Mr. Hu was appointed to drive the advancement and execution of the Company’s long-term strategy.
Mr. Hu is a seasoned executive with over a decade of experience in the media and finance sectors. Mr.Hu has served as the Chairman of the Board and the Chief Executive Officer of Shenzhen Yinhetong Technology Co., Ltd. and SMI Holdings Group Limited, an investment holding company that operates theaters in China and was previously listed on the Hong Kong Exchange. Mr. Hu obtained an EMBA degree from Graduate School of Tsinghua University and a bachelor’s degree in English from Linyi University in Shandong, China.
“We are delighted to welcome Mr. Yidong Hu to our team. His expertise and industry insights will undoubtedly bolster our capabilities and help spearhead strategic future acquisitions and further enhance Fresh2’s growth trajectory in the dynamic foodservice landscape,” said Mr. Haohan Xu, the CEO of Fresh2 Group Ltd.
In response to his appointment, Mr. Hu noted, “Fresh2’s innovative and forward-thinking approach in the food service and restaurant supply industry is truly commendable. I look forward to collaborating with the team to further explore technological advancements, drive industry transformation and create significant value for all stakeholders.”
About Fresh2 Group Limited
Fresh2 Group Limited is engaged in the business-to-business e-commerce and supply chain sectors. Committed to helping restaurants lower procurement costs and improve efficiency, Fresh2 utilizes an advanced supply chain management system. By applying strategic digital technologies and innovative business models, Fresh2 is driving the online transformation of the restaurant supply industry. Fresh2 aims to refine restaurant operations, adding significant value to the food industry, and building a global network of restaurateurs in the digital age. The Company is also focused on early cancer screening and detection, and performs a suite of cancer screening and detection tests, including CDA (Cancer Differentiation Analysis), bio-chemical, immunological, and genomics tests. For more information, please visit: https://fresh2.co/investors.
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