Meituan’s co-founder Wang Huiwen has resigned from his role as director due to poor health, according to a recent announcement made by the company. This news follows his transition from an executive director to a non-executive director at Meituan. Wang is known for personally investing $50 million to establish Beijing Guangnianwai Technology Co in February 2021, a company focused on general artificial intelligence (AGI) development, with the goal of creating China’s OpenAI.
Sources from Beijing Guangnianwai have revealed that the 45-year old leader has taken a leave of absence from work after being diagnosed with health issues. Wang’s vision to create China’s OpenAI reflects his passion for AI and its potential to transform industries. Therefore, his resignation from this vital role at Meituan is surprising news for the tech industry.
Meituan is a Chinese tech titan that has been operating for roughly 12 years and has been a notable player in the food delivery space, among other industries, in China’s booming internet market. The company’s reliable and efficient service has made it popular with consumers as it provides a range of online services that hark back to traditional Chinese hospitality.
Meituan’s success and Wang’s passion for AI will be missed, but we hope over time that the company continues to innovate and that Wang enjoys a speedy recovery.
