Didi executives ride over to boost the ranks of Ofo

Three senior executives from China's biggest ride-hailing company Didi Chuxing have joined Chinese bike-sharing startup Ofo Inc. The move is seen as an indication of the strengthening influence that Didi is having on Ofo.

Ofo announced on Wednesday it had named Fu Qiang, a former senior vice-president of Didi, executive president of the company. Fu will report directly to CEO Dai Wei.

Fu will leverage his industry experience to help Ofo improve operational efficiency and upgrade user experiences, the company said in a statement.