Leaked TikTok Shop org chart shows Chinese execs running US

businessinsider.com7 min read

A leaked org chart reveals that TikTok Shop's US operations are primarily run by executives from China, replacing local US leaders and leading to friction and strategic missteps. While leadership with Chinese market experience has helped boost US revenue and seller relationships, insiders report cultural shifts like '996 work culture' and friction over mandates such as an aborted in-house shipping requirement. Open article →