UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For
the month of February 2025
Commission File Number: 001-39147
ONECONNECT FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
(Registrant’s Name)
21/24F,
Ping An Finance Center
No. 5033 Yitian Road, Futian District
Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518000
People’s Republic of China
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual
reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
OneConnect
Financial Technology Co., Ltd. Announces Change of Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the
Board
OneConnect
Financial Technology Co., Ltd. (the “Company” or “OneConnect”) today announces that Mr. Chongfeng
Shen (“Mr. Shen”) resigned as an executive director, the chief executive officer and chairman of the board of directors
of the Company (the “Board”) due to personal reasons, effective from February 5, 2025. Mr. Chen Dangyang (“Mr. Chen”)
will succeed Mr. Shen as an executive director, the chief executive officer and chairman of the Board, effective from the same date.
Mr. Shen’s
departure was not a result of any dispute or disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies,
or practices.
Mr. Chen served at Ping An Property &
Casualty Insurance Company of China, Ltd. (“Ping An Property and Casualty Insurance”) from September 2021 to February 2025,
during which he has undertaken the positions of director of technology center and assistant president. He was responsible for promoting
digital transformation, including implementing technological regulatory requirements, building scientific and technological data capabilities
and managing technical teams and talent. Ping An Property & Casualty Insurance is a subsidiary of Ping An Insurance (Group) Company
of China, Ltd. (“Ping An” and with its subsidiaries, “Ping An Group”). Ping An is a company listed on both
the Shanghai Stock Exchange (stock code: 601318) and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (stock codes: 2318 (HKD counter) and 82318 (RMB counter)),
and is a controlling shareholder of the Company. Prior to joining Ping
An Group, Mr. Chen served as the chief technology officer of the insurance business group of Ant Group Co., Ltd. from June 2015
to September 2021. From August 2007 to June 2015, Mr. Chen held various positions at China CITIC Bank Corporation
Limited, including serving as senior research and development engineer, assistant president at the cloud computing application research
and development department, deputy director and chief application architect at the chief engineer’s office. Mr. Chen received
his doctorate degree in engineering and his bachelor’s degree in engineering from Beihang University in July 2007 and July 2002,
respectively.
Commenting
on Mr. Chen’s appointment, Mr. Shen said “It has been a privilege to lead and be part of OneConnect’s
journey. I am confident that with Mr. Chen’s visionary leadership OneConnect will continue its trajectory to deliver strong
performance in the years ahead.”
On
his appointment, Mr. Chen said, “It is a great honor to join OneConnect and help steward this company. I will work closely
with the Board and the management team to achieve the growth strategies, drive long-term value for shareholders and bring OneConnect to
its next chapter of growth.”
EXHIBIT INDEX
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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OneConnect Financial Technology Co., Ltd. |
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By: |
/s/ Dangyang Chen |
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Name: |
Dangyang Chen |
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Title: |
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer |
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| Date: February 5, 2025 |
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Exhibit 99.1
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited and
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited take no responsibility for the contents of this announcement, make no representation as to its
accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaim any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in reliance upon the whole
or any part of the contents of this announcement.
OneConnect Financial
Technology Co., Ltd.
壹賬通金融科技有限公司
(Incorporated
in the Cayman Islands with limited liability)
(Stock Code:
6638)
(NYSE Stock Ticker:
OCFT)
(1) APPOINTMENT
OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE
OFFICER;
(2) RESIGNATION
OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE
OFFICER;
AND
(3) CHANGE
OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
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APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CHIEF
EXECUTIVE OFFICER
The Board hereby announces that Mr. Chen
Dangyang (陳當陽先生) (“Mr. Chen”)
has been appointed as an executive Director, the chief executive officer and chairman of the Board with effect from February 5, 2025.
RESIGNATION OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CHIEF
EXECUTIVE OFFICER
The Board hereby announces that Mr. Chongfeng
Shen (沈崇鋒先生) (“Mr. Shen”)
has resigned as an executive Director, the chief executive officer and chairman of the Board with effect from February 5, 2025.
CHANGE OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
The Board hereby announces that Mr. Shen
has ceased to be an authorized representative of the Company under Rule 3.05 of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities
on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, and Mr. Chen has been appointed as an authorized representative of the Company under
the Listing Rules with effect from February 5, 2025. |
APPOINTMENT
OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
The board (the “Board”) of
directors (the “Directors”, each a “Director”) of OneConnect Financial Technology Co., Ltd.
(the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries and consolidated entities, the “Group”) hereby announces
that Mr. Chen Dangyang (陳當陽先生)
(“Mr. Chen”) has been appointed as an executive Director, the chief executive officer and chairman of the Board
with effect from February 5, 2025.
The biographical details of Mr. Chen are
set out below:
Mr. Chen, aged 45, served at Ping An Property &
Casualty Insurance Company of China, Ltd. (“Ping An Property and Casualty Insurance”) from September 2021
to February 2025, during which he has undertaken the positions of director of technology center and assistant president. He was
responsible for promoting digital transformation, including implementing technological regulatory requirements, building scientific and
technological data capabilities and managing technical teams and talent. Ping An Property & Casualty Insurance is a subsidiary
of Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. (中國平安保險(集團)股份有限公司)
(“Ping An” and with its subsidiaries, “Ping An Group”). Ping An is a company listed on both the
Shanghai Stock Exchange (stock code: 601318) and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (stock codes: 2318 (HKD counter) and 82318 (RMB counter)),
and is a controlling shareholder of the Company.
Prior to joining Ping An Group, Mr. Chen
served as the chief technology officer of the insurance business group of Ant Group Co., Ltd. from June 2015 to September 2021.
From August 2007 to June 2015, Mr. Chen held various positions at China CITIC Bank Corporation Limited (中信銀行股份有限公司),
including serving as senior research and development engineer, assistant president at the cloud computing application research and development
department, deputy director and chief application architect at the chief engineer’s office.
Mr. Chen received his doctorate degree in
engineering and his bachelor’s degree in engineering from Beihang University (北京航空航天大學)
in July 2007 and July 2002, respectively.
Mr. Chen has entered into a service contract
with the Company under which he agreed to act as an executive Director for an initial term of three years commencing from February 5,
2025, which may be terminated by not less than three months’ notice in writing served by either him or the Company. The appointment
of executive Director is subject to the provisions of retirement and rotation under the articles of association of the Company (as amended
from time to time) and the Listing Rules. Mr. Chen is entitled to receive a basic salary of RMB1.6 million per annum in his capacity
as the chief executive officer of the Company with performance-based bonus in cash or in equity based on Company’s annual performance,
which is determined with reference to (i) the corporate goals and objectives of the Board (including the goals and objectives of
the Company’s compensation plans), (ii) factors such as salaries paid by comparable companies, time commitments, responsibilities
and employment conditions within the Group and (iii) the Company’s policies with respect to remuneration and compensation.
Mr. Chen will not receive any additional director’s fee or renumeration in respect of the performance of his duties as an executive
Director.
Saved as disclosed
herein and as of the date of this announcement, Mr. Chen does not (i) have any relationship with any Directors, senior management
or substantial or controlling shareholders of the Company; (ii) have any interest in the securities of the Company within the meaning
of Part XV of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap. 571 of the Laws of Hong Kong); and (iii) hold any other directorships
in any listed companies in Hong Kong or overseas in the last three years.
Save as disclosed
above, the Board is not aware of any other matters in relation to the appointment of Mr. Chen as an executive Director, the chief
executive officer and chairman of the Board that need to be brought to the attention of the Shareholders or any information that need
to be disclosed pursuant to the requirements of Rule 13.51(2)(h) to (v) of the Listing Rules.
The Board would
like to express its warmest welcome to Mr. Chen on his appointment.
RESIGNATION
OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
The Board of Directors
of Board hereby announces that, due to personal reasons, Mr. Chongfeng Shen (沈崇鋒先生)
(“Mr. Shen”) has resigned as an executive Director, the chief executive officer and chairman of the Board with
effect from February 5, 2025.
Mr. Shen has
confirmed that (i) he has no disagreement with the Board; and (ii) there is no matter relating to his resignation that needs
to be brought to the attention of the shareholders of the Company (the “Shareholders”) or The Stock Exchange of Hong
Kong Limited (the “Hong Kong Stock Exchange”).
The Board would
like to express its gratitude to Mr. Shen for his contribution to the Company during his term in office.
CHANGE
OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
The Board further
announces that Mr. Shen has ceased to be an authorized representative of the Company under Rule 3.05 of the Rules Governing
the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, and Mr. Chen has been appointed as an authorized representative
of the Company under the Listing Rules with effect from February 5, 2025.
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By Order of the Board |
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OneConnect Financial Technology Co., Ltd. |
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Mr. Chen Dangyang |
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Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive
Officer |
Hong Kong, February 5, 2025
As at the date
of this announcement, the board of directors of the Company comprises Mr. Chen Dangyang as the executive director, Mr. Michael
Guo, Ms. Xin Fu, Mr. Wenwei Dou and Ms. Wenjun Wang as the non-executive directors and Dr. Yaolin Zhang, Mr. Tianruo
Pu, Mr. Wing Kin Anthony Chow and Mr. Koon Wing Ernest Ip as the independent non-executive directors.
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