GUANGZHOU, China, Jan. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — MINISO Group Holding Limited (NYSE: MNSO; HKEx: 9896) (“MINISO,” “MINISO Group” or the “Company”), a global value retailer offering a variety of design-led lifestyle products, today announced that Mr. Steven Saiyin Zhang has resigned from his positions as the chief financial officer, executive vice president and an executive director of the Company, effective on January 31, 2023, for personal reason and in order to spend more time with his family. Mr. Steven Zhang will continue to serve as a senior consultant to the Company.

Following Mr. Steven Zhang’s resignation, the board of directors of the Company (the “Board”) will be comprised of five members, including three independent non-executive directors and two executive directors. In addition, the Board has appointed Mr. Eason Jingjing Zhang, currently the Company’s vice president of capital markets, as the new chief financial officer of the Company, effective on January 31, 2023.

Mr. Guofu Ye, founder, chairman of the Board and chief executive officer of the Company, commented, “On behalf of our Board and the management team, I would like to thank Steven for his exemplary service and significant contributions to the Company’s business, financial management, capital markets transactions and corporate governance during the past 5 years since he joined the Company. His sound judgment and leadership have been instrumental in our company’s growth, earning respect and commendation throughout the Company.”

“Steven has designed a detailed succession plan to transition his responsibilities to Eason, who has played a key role in driving MINISO’s success in various capital market transactions and several internal finance management projects, demonstrating a clear understanding of our business and establishing confidence in MINISO among the investor community. We look forward to working with him in his new capacities and together