Bank of China President Liu resigns, chairman to be acting president

Bank of China President Liu Jin.

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Bank of China Vice Chairman and President Liu Jin resigned for personal reasons effective on Sunday, the bank said.

The state-owned lender said in a statement that its board had approved Chairman Ge Haijiao to serve as acting president.

Liu, 57, has held senior roles at major Chinese banks, including ICBC[ ICBCA.UL] and China Development Bank. He served as president of China Everbright Bank before joining Bank of China as vice chairman and president in 2021.

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