The abrupt death of Jian Wang in southern France has prompted his long-time business partner Feng Chen to take sole charge as chairman of HNA Group, the debt-saddled Chinese conglomerate that the two founded 25 years ago.
In a statement published on Friday, HNA Group said Chen will assume the duties of Wang, who died in a fall during a visit to Bonnieux, in the picturesque Luberon area of France.
The company will continue under the leadership of Chen and chief executive officer Adam Tan, HNA said in the statement.
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