Marjorie Yang, Chairman of Esquel Group, who will also assume the role as CEO following John’s retirement, said “we are very grateful to John for his exemplary leadership, remarkable vision, and immense contributions to Esquel. His dedication and foresight have been instrumental in Esquel’s growth and transformation over the years.”

“It has been a wonderful 17 years,” said John. “I am fortunate to have had the opportunity to lead an exceptional group of people and I am proud of all that we have achieved in the past years. I am confident that Esquel will continue to thrive and look forward to seeing more of the company’s accomplishments in the future.”