Is Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) preparing to return to the company as CEO? Here's what you need to know. Binance has strongly denied the rumors that its founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) will return to the company. SB Şeker, the company's new General Manager for the Asia-Pacific Region, announced that CZ is only retaining his rights as a shareholder and will continue to stay away from management for legal reasons.