BEIJING, April 14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Qihoo 360
Technology Co. Ltd. ("Qihoo 360" or the "Company") (NYSE: QIHU), a
leading Internet company in China,
today announced that it has appointed Ms. Jie Chen as Senior Vice President primarily
responsible for platform operations such as PC browser and 360
Mobile Application Store as well as mobile games. The Company also
appointed Mr. Guangdong Yu as Senior Vice President primarily
responsible for development of Internet products such as start-up
page and search as well as their commercialization.
"Jie and Guangdong have been
with Qihoo 360 for eight years. They have made significant
contributions to the company. Both of them demonstrate strong
leadership in team-building, innovative-thinking, and consistent
execution," commented Mr. Hongyi
Zhou, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Qihoo 360, "I
believe their leadership and commitment will help drive Qihoo 360's
future success in the rapidly changing market."
In addition, the Company has expanded the responsibilities of
Jue Yao, its Chief Financial
Officer, as she is increasingly involved in the Company's strategic
development.
Ms. Jie Chen joined the Company
in March 2006 and has been our vice
president since 2010, taking leadership roles in various functions,
including platform operations such as PC browser and 360 Mobile
Application Store as well as mobile games. Before joining us, from
2004 to 2006, Ms. Chen was the deputy chief editor and a director
at Yahoo! China, where she was
responsible for website content production and management. From
2002 to 2004, Ms. Chen served as an editor at Sohu.com Inc.,
primarily responsible for the operation and management of the
finance channel of Sohu.com. From 2000 to 2002, she worked as a
senior editor at Sina Corp. Ms. Chen received her bachelor's degree
in investment economics from Central University of Finance and
Economics in 1999.
Mr. Guangdong Yu joined the Company in September 2006 and has been our vice president
since 2011, responsible for development of Internet products such
as start-up page and search as well as their commercialization.
Prior to joining Qihoo 360, Mr. Yu was a sales director at TOM.com
from 2003 to 2006. From 2001 to 2003, he worked at the marketing
department of LG Electronics Inc. Mr. Yu received his bachelor's
degree in international finance from Beijing College of Finance in 2001.
About Qihoo 360
Qihoo 360 Technology Co. Ltd. (NYSE: QIHU) is a leading Internet
company in China. The Company is
also the number one provider of Internet and mobile security
products in China as measured by
its user base, according to iResearch. Qihoo 360 also provides
users with secure access points to the Internet via its market
leading web browsers and application stores. The Company has built
one of the largest open Internet platforms in China and monetizes its massive user base
primarily through online advertising and through Internet
value-added services on its open platform.
For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
Qihoo 360 Technology Co. Ltd.
In China:
Tel: +86-10-5878-1574
E-mail: ir@360.cn
In the U.S.:
The Piacente Group, Inc.
Don Markley or Glenn Garmont
Tel: +1-212-481-2050
E-mail: qihu@tpg-ir.com
SOURCE Qihoo 360 Technology Co. Ltd.