Mr. David Moss, an independent director of Qilian International Holding Group Limited notified the Company of his resignation from the board of directors for personal reasons on February 21, 2022, effective immediately, including from his positions on the audit committee, compensation committee and nominating and corporate governance committee. His resignation was not a result of any disagreements with the Company or any of its subsidiaries and affiliates on any matter related to the operations, policies, or practices of the Company or any of its subsidiaries and affiliates. Ms. Marta New, an independent director of the Company, notified the Company of her resignation from the Board for personal reasons on February 21, 2022, effective February 21, 2022, including from her positions on the nominating and corporate governance committee, audit committee, and compensation committee. Her resignation was not a result of any disagreements with the Company or any of its subsidiaries and affiliates on any matter related to the operations, policies, or practices of the Company or any of its subsidiaries and affiliates. On April 15, 2022, the Board appointed Mr. Yixuan (Adam) Sun as an independent director of the Company, effective immediately, to fill in the vacancy resulting from the resignation of the former director. The Company's board of directors has determined that Mr. Yixuan (Adam) Sun qualifies as an “audit committee financial expert” within the meaning of the SEC rules and possesses financial sophistication within the meaning of Listing Rules of the Nasdaq Stock Market. Mr. Sun will act as the chairperson of the audit committee and a member of the compensation committee and the nomination and corporate governance committee. In addition, on April 15, 2022, the Board appointed Ms. Qingling Zhang as an independent director of the Company, effective immediately, to fill in the vacancy resulting from the resignation of the former director. Ms. Zhang will act as the chairperson of the nomination and corporate governance committee and the member of the audit committee and the compensation committee. Ms. Zhang entered into an offer letter with the Company on April 15, 2022. Pursuant to the offer letter, Ms. Zhang will receive an annual director fee of approximately $11,300 in cash, payable monthly and be reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of her duties. Mr. Yixuan (Adam) Sun
brings ample experience in accounting, auditing, and financial analysis. Mr. Sun is currently serving as an audit partner of assurance department at Onestop Assurance, leading a team of audit professionals while managing a portfolio of audit clients.
Ms. Qingling Zhang offers experience in project leadership and team management. She also has an academic background in psychology and data analysis. From April 2021 to May 2021, Ms. Zhang led the project Conceptualization and Treatment of Depressive Disorder, in which she was also responsible for recommending collaborative software and proving communication and decision-making efficiency.