Ambow Education Appoints Regional CFO for its U.S. Presence

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Ambow Education Holding Ltd. (NYSE American: AMBO) has appointed Mr. Kevin Derrivan as its regional CFO for U.S. operations, effective March 8, 2021. Mr. Derrivan will lead the establishment of Ambow's U.S. shared service center, utilizing patented technologies to enhance operational efficiency for member institutions. With over 25 years of finance experience, he previously served as CFO and COO at Sattler College. Ambow aims to improve support functions, reduce costs, and elevate student satisfaction through this initiative, which is expected to strengthen the company's U.S. operations.

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• Appointment of Kevin Derrivan is expected to bring fresh perspectives and strategic planning to Ambow's U.S. operations.
• Establishment of a shared service center aims to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs for member institutions.

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• Potential concerns regarding continuity and experience gaps in leadership as new management is integrated.

BEIJING, March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ambow Education Holding Ltd. ("Ambow" or "the Company") (NYSE American: AMBO), China's leading provider of educational and career enhancement services, today announced the appointment of Mr. Kevin Derrivan, a seasoned finance executive, as its regional chief financial officer ("CFO") for its U.S. operations.

In this position, Mr. Derrivan will be the architect of Ambow's U.S. shared service center ("center") for Ambow's U.S. member institutions and other small colleges. The center will leverage Ambow's patent technologies to provide them a series of support functions including information technology, accounting & finance and human resources to further reduce their operating and teaching costs, as well as improve operating efficiency and student's satisfaction.

Mr. Derrivan has a long and distinguished career in finance and operations, with a strong focus in higher education over the past decade. Drawing on more than 25 years' finance and accounting experience, Mr. Derrivan has specific expertise in strategic planning, budgeting & forecasting, financial reporting, and system implementation.

Prior to joining Ambow in 2020, Mr. Derrivan held the position of Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer at Sattler College, where he was responsible for campus planning, facilities, finance, human resources and enrollment management. In addition, as a faculty member, he taught a variety of finance and accounting classes, with a particular interest in the social entrepreneurship.

"We are very excited to have Kevin join our U.S. team. His extensive knowledge of finance and operations, coupled with his wide range of experience, will bring vision, innovation, and strategic thinking, to his build-out of a best-in-class shared service organization.  In the pursuit of revamping higher education operations, Ambow's shared service center will deliver crucial back office infrastructure services to not only our member institutions but also other small colleges in the U.S," said Dr. Jin Huang, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ambow.

"This is a tremendous opportunity to be part of this global company at a time when it is strategically meaningful to strengthen its operations in new and innovate ways," said Mr. Kevin Derrivan. "I look forward to moving Ambow's shared service initiative forward."

About Ambow Education Holding Ltd.

Ambow Education Holding Ltd. is a leading national provider of educational and career enhancement services in China, offering high-quality, individualized services and products. With its extensive network of regional service hubs complemented by a dynamic proprietary learning platform and distributors, Ambow provides its services and products to students in 15 out of the 34 provinces and autonomous regions within China.

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FAQ

Who is the new CFO of Ambow Education as of March 2021?

Mr. Kevin Derrivan is appointed as the regional CFO for Ambow Education's U.S. operations.

What role will Kevin Derrivan play at Ambow Education?

He will oversee the establishment of a shared service center to enhance operational efficiency for U.S. member institutions.

How will the new shared service center benefit Ambow Education?

It aims to reduce operating costs and improve student satisfaction by leveraging Ambow's patented technologies.

What is Kevin Derrivan's background before joining Ambow Education?

He has over 25 years of finance experience and previously served as CFO and COO at Sattler College.

What are Ambow Education's plans for the U.S. market?

Ambow aims to strengthen its operations in the U.S. through improved back-office support and strategic initiatives.