GDS reshapes audit oversight as veteran director exits and new independent chair steps in

An update from GDS Holdings Ltd. ( (HK:9698) ) is now available.

GDS Holdings has announced the resignation of long-serving independent director and Audit Committee Chair Lim Ah Doo, who is stepping down for personal reasons effective May 20, 2026, after an 11-year tenure marked by contributions to corporate governance and financial oversight. The board has appointed Hua (Kathy) Chen, a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in venture capital, derivatives, Big Four tax consulting, and prior audit committee leadership at a Hong Kong-listed company, to succeed him as independent director and Audit Committee Chair.

The company emphasized that Chen meets independence requirements under both Nasdaq and Hong Kong Stock Exchange rules, ensuring continued regulatory compliance in the wake of the governance change. The appointment signals continuity in GDS’s audit and governance standards, reassuring investors that board and committee structures remain fully aligned with listing regulations despite the leadership transition in the Audit Committee.

The most recent analyst rating on (HK:9698) stock is a Buy with a HK$49.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on GDS Holdings Ltd. stock, see the HK:9698 Stock Forecast page.

More about GDS Holdings Ltd.

GDS Holdings Limited is a Cayman Islands-incorporated company operating under a weighted voting rights structure and conducting business in Hong Kong as GDS WanGuo Holdings Limited. The company’s American depositary shares, each representing eight Class A ordinary shares, are listed on the Nasdaq Global Market in the U.S. under the ticker GDS, placing it within the global capital markets framework.

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