Wu Qian appointed as President of Youku, reporting to Fan Luyuan, Chairman of Whale Whale Entertainment Group

On the afternoon of March 5th, Fan Luyuan, Chairman and CEO of Orca Entertainment Group, sent an internal email to the company’s core management, announcing an organizational upgrade as the new fiscal year approaches, actively embracing AI, and accelerating the integration of “online + offline” full-scene entertainment ecosystems.

Du Yanlong was appointed CTO of Orca Entertainment Group, Wu Qian (Guangying) as President of Youku, He Mi (Yifeng) and Shen Yan (Zuiweng) to rotate positions, serving as Vice President of Orca Entertainment Group and President of Damai Performances, respectively. Du Yanlong, Wu Qian, and He Mi report directly to Fan Luyuan; Shen Yan reports to Li Jie, President of Damai Entertainment, who reports to Fan Luyuan.

Fan Luyuan stated: “AI is leading a profound transformation in the entertainment industry. The best way to face change is to embrace it. Only by understanding innovation now can we trust the future.”

Below is the full text of the email:

Actively Embrace AI, Accelerate the Full-Scene Integration of “Online + Offline”

Dear Leaders,

Over the past year, driven by Youku and Damai Entertainment, Orca Entertainment Group has achieved three consecutive quarters of profitability. Currently, AI is leading a profound transformation in the entertainment industry. We must proactively seek change, actively embrace AI, and accelerate the integration of “online + offline” full-scene entertainment ecosystems.

As the new fiscal year approaches, the group has decided on the following organizational upgrades:

Appoint Du Yanlong as CTO of Orca Entertainment Group, responsible for planning and implementing the group’s AI technology development strategy.

Appoint Wu Qian (Guangying) as President of Youku, responsible for Youku’s operational results.

Meanwhile, the group will continue the regular rotation policy for managers. After rotation:

He Mi (Yifeng) will serve as Vice President of Orca Entertainment Group, responsible for commercialization and variety show business.

Shen Yan (Zuiweng) will serve as President of Damai Performances, responsible for Damai Entertainment ticketing and performance business.

Du Yanlong, Wu Qian, and He Mi report directly to me; Shen Yan reports to Li Jie, President of Damai, who reports to me.

These appointments are effective immediately.

The best way to face change is to embrace it. Only by understanding innovation now can we trust the future.

Let’s work together!

Chairman and CEO of Orca Entertainment Group

Fan Luyuan

March 5, 2026