The struggling PV manufacturer said in a short statement that the executive had resigned for personal reasons and that the move would not disrupt the composition of its Audit, Compensation or Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees.

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Sam Tong, President and CEO of LDK, said: “We wish him well in his future endeavors.”

Dr. Zhu joined LDK Solar in November, 2005 and served as Executive Vice President and a director of LDK Solar's Board.

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