- Yong Li Gao is leaving the company at his own request
- Hunter Huang takes over management in Longyou
- Felix Schoeller ensures continuity and strategic growth of the China business
Felix Schoeller New Materials (FSL), the Chinese subsidiary of Felix Schoeller based in Longyou, is getting a new CEO. Yong Li Gao, former CEO of FSL, will leave the company on March 31, 2026, at his own request. Hunter Huang has been serving as CEO at the Longyou site since March 15, 2026. In doing so, Felix Schoeller ensures the continuation of its current course in its China business and underscores the long-term strategic importance of the site for the Group’s international orientation.
Yong Li Gao has been with Felix Schoeller since September 2020 and has played a key role in shaping the development of the China business during a challenging phase. Under his leadership, the Longyou site was successfully integrated into the corporate group. He also drove the strategic realignment of local sales in line with Felix Schoeller’s global positioning. The company expressly thanks him for his commitment and leadership.
In Hunter Huang, Felix Schoeller gains an experienced manager with many years of leadership experience in China. He brings more than 25 years of sales expertise and extensive experience managing a production site. Huang is thoroughly familiar with the requirements of international industrial companies in China and will consistently continue the site’s development. The company is pleased to have gained a strong leader for the next phase of development in Longyou.
“Yong Li Gao led our Longyou site with great dedication during a challenging phase and set the course for successful integration,” says Hans-Christoph Gallenkamp, CEO of Felix Schoeller. “With Hunter Huang, we are gaining an experienced manager who knows the Chinese market very well and will consistently continue our growth trajectory on the ground.”
Since March 2025, Felix Schoeller has owned over 90% of the Longyou site. With approximately 190 employees and three paper lines, it is a key component of the international decor business and the strategic development of the specialty segment.
Felix Schoeller continues to see significant growth potential in the Chinese market and is committed to continuity as well as further strengthening its regional presence.