Maison Solutions Appoints Xintong Ma as Chief Strategy Officer
Maison Solutions (NASDAQ:MSS), a U.S.-based specialty Asian grocery retailer, has appointed Xintong Ma as Chief Strategy Officer in a consulting role. Ma, founder of Discount Bull retail chain which grew to over 300 stores in China by 2024, will focus on enhancing merchandise structure, refining SKU assortments, expanding supply chain operations, and supporting M&A growth strategy.
Ma brings significant entrepreneurial experience, having founded multiple companies including Xiaoqu Le, La Wu Brown Sugar, and Douquan Travel Consulting. He was recognized among the '30 Most Promising Entrepreneurs Under 30' by Hurun Research Institute in 2019.
In his new role, Ma will assist in optimizing store operations in Southern California, leveraging his extensive supply chain network across China and APAC to introduce more Asian products and explore acquisition opportunities for portfolio expansion.
Maison Solutions (NASDAQ:MSS), un rivenditore specializzato in generi alimentari asiatici con sede negli Stati Uniti, ha nominato Xintong Ma come Chief Strategy Officer in un ruolo di consulenza. Ma, fondatore della catena di negozi Discount Bull, che è cresciuta fino a oltre 300 punti vendita in Cina entro il 2024, si concentrerà sul miglioramento della struttura merceologica, sulla raffinazione degli assortimenti SKU, sull'espansione delle operazioni della catena di approvvigionamento e sul supporto della strategia di crescita tramite fusioni e acquisizioni.
Ma porta con sé una significativa esperienza imprenditoriale, avendo fondato diverse aziende tra cui Xiaoqu Le, La Wu Brown Sugar e Douquan Travel Consulting. È stato riconosciuto tra i '30 Imprenditori più Promettenti Sotto i 30' dall'Hurun Research Institute nel 2019.
Nel suo nuovo ruolo, Ma assisterà nell'ottimizzazione delle operazioni nei negozi della California del Sud, sfruttando la sua vasta rete di approvvigionamento in Cina e nell'APAC per introdurre più prodotti asiatici ed esplorare opportunità di acquisizione per l'espansione del portafoglio.
Maison Solutions (NASDAQ:MSS), un minorista especializado en comestibles asiáticos con sede en EE. UU., ha nombrado a Xintong Ma como Director de Estrategia en un rol de consultoría. Ma, fundador de la cadena de tiendas Discount Bull, que creció a más de 300 tiendas en China para 2024, se centrará en mejorar la estructura de mercancías, refinar los assortments de SKU, expandir las operaciones de la cadena de suministro y apoyar la estrategia de crecimiento a través de fusiones y adquisiciones.
Ma aporta una experiencia emprendedora significativa, habiendo fundado múltiples empresas, incluidas Xiaoqu Le, La Wu Brown Sugar y Douquan Travel Consulting. Fue reconocido entre los '30 Emprendedores Más Prometedores Menores de 30' por el Hurun Research Institute en 2019.
En su nuevo rol, Ma ayudará a optimizar las operaciones de las tiendas en el sur de California, aprovechando su extensa red de cadena de suministro en China y APAC para introducir más productos asiáticos y explorar oportunidades de adquisición para la expansión de la cartera.
Maison Solutions (NASDAQ:MSS), 미국에 본사를 둔 아시아 식료품 전문 소매업체가 Xintong Ma를 자문 역할의 최고 전략 책임자로 임명했습니다. Ma는 2024년까지 중국에 300개 이상의 매장을 성장시킨 Discount Bull 소매 체인의 창립자로서, 상품 구조 개선, SKU 구성 세분화, 공급망 운영 확장 및 M&A 성장 전략 지원에 집중할 것입니다.
Ma는 Xiaoqu Le, La Wu Brown Sugar, Douquan Travel Consulting 등 여러 회사를 설립한 경험이 풍부한 기업가입니다. 그는 2019년 Hurun Research Institute에 의해 '30세 이하 가장 유망한 기업가 30인' 중 한 명으로 선정되었습니다.
새로운 역할에서 Ma는 남부 캘리포니아의 매장 운영 최적화에 도움을 주며, 중국 및 APAC 전역의 광범위한 공급망 네트워크를 활용하여 더 많은 아시아 제품을 도입하고 포트폴리오 확장을 위한 인수 기회를 탐색할 것입니다.
Maison Solutions (NASDAQ:MSS), un détaillant spécialisé en produits alimentaires asiatiques basé aux États-Unis, a nommé Xintong Ma au poste de Chief Strategy Officer dans un rôle de conseil. Ma, fondateur de la chaîne de magasins Discount Bull, qui a atteint plus de 300 magasins en Chine d'ici 2024, se concentrera sur l'amélioration de la structure des marchandises, le raffinement des assortiments SKU, l'expansion des opérations de la chaîne d'approvisionnement et le soutien à la stratégie de croissance par fusions et acquisitions.
Ma apporte une expérience entrepreneuriale significative, ayant fondé plusieurs entreprises, dont Xiaoqu Le, La Wu Brown Sugar et Douquan Travel Consulting. Il a été reconnu parmi les '30 entrepreneurs les plus prometteurs de moins de 30 ans' par l'Institut Hurun en 2019.
Dans son nouveau rôle, Ma aidera à optimiser les opérations des magasins dans le sud de la Californie, en tirant parti de son vaste réseau de chaîne d'approvisionnement en Chine et dans la région APAC pour introduire davantage de produits asiatiques et explorer des opportunités d'acquisition pour l'expansion du portefeuille.
Maison Solutions (NASDAQ:MSS), ein in den USA ansässiger Spezialanbieter für asiatische Lebensmittel, hat Xintong Ma zum Chief Strategy Officer in einer Beratungsfunktion ernannt. Ma, Gründer der Discount Bull Einzelhandelskette, die bis 2024 auf über 300 Filialen in China anwuchs, wird sich auf die Verbesserung der Warenstruktur, die Verfeinerung der SKU-Sortimente, die Erweiterung der Lieferkettenoperationen und die Unterstützung der Wachstumsstrategie durch Fusionen und Übernahmen konzentrieren.
Ma bringt umfangreiche unternehmerische Erfahrung mit, da er mehrere Unternehmen gegründet hat, darunter Xiaoqu Le, La Wu Brown Sugar und Douquan Travel Consulting. 2019 wurde er vom Hurun Research Institute unter den '30 vielversprechendsten Unternehmern unter 30' ausgezeichnet.
In seiner neuen Rolle wird Ma dabei helfen, die Betriebsabläufe in Südkalifornien zu optimieren, indem er sein umfangreiches Netzwerk in der Lieferkette in China und im APAC-Raum nutzt, um mehr asiatische Produkte einzuführen und Akquisitionsmöglichkeiten zur Portfolioerweiterung zu erkunden.
- Appointment of experienced retail executive with proven track record of scaling operations (300+ stores)
- Access to established supply chain network across China and APAC region
- Strategic focus on M&A opportunities for portfolio expansion
- Expertise in merchandise optimization and SKU management
- CSO position is only a consulting role, not a full-time executive position
MONTEREY PARK, CA / ACCESS Newswire / March 20, 2025 / Maison Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:MSS) ("Maison Solutions" or the "Company"), a U.S.-based specialty grocery retailer offering traditional Asian and international food and merchandise, announced the engagement of Mr. Xintong Ma as its new Chief Strategy Officer in a consulting role. In this new role, Xintong will assist the Company's corporate strategy and initiatives focusing on enhancing merchandise structure, refining SKU assortments, expanding the supply chain network and operations, and supporting the broader M&A growth strategy.
In 2019, Xintong founded Zhekou Niu Information Technology Co., Ltd. (Discount Bull), a 24-hour hard-discount retail chain that grew to over 300 operating stores across China by 2024. Through the development and expansion of Discount Bull, Xintong built a robust network of supply chain partners; an industry skill which he intends to translate over in strengthening Maison Solutions' supply chain operations and product offerings. Prior to that, Xintong founded and co-founded multiple companies across tourism consulting and e-commerce in China, including Xiaoqu Le, La Wu Brown Sugar, and Douquan Travel Consulting. Xintong was recognized by Hurun Research Institute as one of the "30 Most Promising Entrepreneurs Under 30" in 2019.
"I am pleased to welcome Xintong in a consultant role as our new Chief Strategy Officer, a key new role within the firm that will be vital in strategizing and executing our growth strategies," said John Xu, Chief Executive Officer of Maison Solutions. "Xintong's extensive entrepreneurial experience, spanning over a decade, will play a crucial role in enhancing the operations of our stores, particularly in Southern California, where we remain focused on refining the customer experience and overall store performance. His proven ability to successfully scale the Discount Bull retail chain within just five years will be invaluable to Maison Solutions as we continue expanding our store portfolio. Additionally, Xintong's strong supply chain network across China and the broader APAC region will be instrumental in optimizing our operations and introducing more popular Asian products to our stores. Given Xintong's success and network within the industry, we plan on fully leveraging his know how to explore additional acquisition targets and opportunities in the long term to further augment our expanding store portfolio and strategic partners. We are excited about adding Xintong as a consultant to assist our management team as we continue accelerating in our growth journey."
Xintong commented: "Maison Solutions' vision and operations closely align with my experience in managing my own retail chain, creating valuable opportunities to apply my expertise and network to drive the company's growth. With clear growth strategies in place, I look forward to working closely with the entire team to strengthen the corporate strategy and ongoing initiatives, enhancing store operations, improving performance, and expanding the store portfolio."
About Maison Solutions Inc.
Maison Solutions Inc. is a U.S.-based specialty grocery retailer offering traditional Asian food and merchandise, particularly to members of Asian-American communities. The Company is committed to providing Asian fresh produce, meat, seafood, and other daily necessities in a manner that caters to traditional Asian-American family values and cultural norms, while also accounting for the new and faster-paced lifestyle of younger generations and the diverse makeup of the communities in which the Company operates. Since its formation in 2019, the Company has acquired equity interests in four traditional Asian supermarkets in the Los Angeles, California area, operating under the brand name HK Good Fortune, and three supermarkets in the Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona metro areas, operating under the brand name Lee Lee International Supermarket. To learn more about Maison Solutions, please visit the Company's website at www.maisonsolutionsinc.com. Follow us on LinkedIn and X.
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