On October 28, 2014, American Lorain Corporation received the resignation of Dick Wang, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective immediately. Mr. Wang indicated that his resignation is for personal reason and not because of any disagreement with the Company. The Board of Directors approved the appointment of Xiang (Johnny) Zhou, age 39, as interim Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective October 28, 2014.

Since March, 2014 and presently, Mr. Zhou serves as Vice General Manager for Nuveen (Shanghai) Asset Management Ltd. From March, 2011 to February, 2014, Mr. Zhou served as Vice President of Corporate Finance for Halter Financial Group in Shanghai, China. Mr. Zhou was an Audit Manager in the International Business Department for BDO China in Shanghai from August 2002 to February 2011, during which he was assigned to work at BDO Limited, Hong Kong from March, 2008 to March 2009.