Giant Network Announces Management Reshuffle: Liu Wei Returns as CEO to Spearhead Youthful and Technological Transformation

On the night of Oct 28,  Giant Network Group announced a significant leadership change: outgoing CEO Zhang Dong has stepped down for personal reasons. The company has appointed co-founder and former CEO Liu Wei to return to the role of Chief Executive Officer.

This leadership transition is positioned as a strategic move to secure the company’s future. Liu Wei, a core founder of Giant, is a highly respected industry veteran credited with steering the success of iconic IPs such as ZT Online. Her return is expected to provide strong, steady leadership and reinforce strategic execution.

In her renewed role, Liu will vigorously advance the company’s dual-pillar strategy focusing on “Youthful Transformation + Technological Transformation.” This approach aims to reinvigorate the company by fostering younger talent and product development, coupled with a deeper integration of cutting-edge technologies. According to an internal source, “This is a strategic layout for the future.” Liu Wei will work closely with Chairman Shi Yuzhu to mentor and empower the next generation of leadership within the company.

Industry observers believe that in an increasingly competitive market, Liu Wei’s return and her emphasis on Giant’s core R&D DNA will enable the company to navigate industry shifts more steadily, unlocking its potential as an established development powerhouse and guiding it into its next phase of growth.

About Giant Network:

Giant Network is a leading Chinese developer and operator of online games, dedicated to providing high-quality entertainment experiences for players worldwide. The company owns influential classic IPs like the ZT Online series and continues to explore new technologies and game genres.