JinkoSolar Holding Co. said it appointed Wei 'Dimi' Du as chief executive officer, effective immediately, as Xiande Li transitions to non-executive roles at the NYSE-listed solar manufacturer.
Li will retain his position as chairman, as well as chair the compensation and nominating and corporate governance committees, the company said. The board noted Li’s departure from the CEO role was not due to any disagreement with management.
Du, who previously served as vice president of strategic investment since April 2026, succeeds Li in overseeing day-to-day operations, strategic execution, and capital allocation. His career at JinkoSolar includes roles as general manager of strategic investment and assistant to the chairman from December 2021 to March 2026.
Before joining JinkoSolar, Du held the position of executive general manager of investor relations at Shanghai Yuyuan Tourist Mart (Group) Co. from October 2018 to January 2021. He holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance from the University of Bristol and a master’s in finance from Imperial College London.
JinkoSolar operates over 10 production facilities globally and maintains more than 20 overseas subsidiaries, supplying solar products and solutions to utility, commercial, and residential customers across multiple markets. Li will continue to focus on long-term strategy, board governance, and major strategic decisions, the company said.
