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What roles do Ding Jiamin and Zhou Liyuan hold within their respective family businesses?

Ding Jiamin and Zhou Liyuan hold significant roles within their respective family businesses. Ding Jiamin, born in 1997, is the second daughter of Xtep founder Ding Shuibo(2). She is in charge of Xtep's 2021-launched women's line, the "Half Sugar Series," and is involved in every aspect from research to marketing, even modeling for the products. Ding Jiamin actively leads Xtep's initiatives and shares her personal life as a successor on social media platforms.

On the other hand, Zhou Liyuan, born in 1996, is the second son of Septwolves founder Zhou Shaoxiong(2). He studied Art History at the University of Toronto and joined Septwolves in 2018. Zhou Liyuan currently serves as an assistant general manager at Fujian Septwolves Industrial Co., overseeing the operation and strategic direction of their investment in French luxury brand Karl Lagerfeld. Under his leadership, Karl Lagerfeld achieved its first profitability in 2021, with sales revenue of 279 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 107.32%.