Mr. Cao Jianguo, aged 61, has been an Executive Director of the Company since 12 May 2014 and the Chairman of the board of directors of the Company since 16 June 2017. Mr. Cao has been a director and the Chairman of the board of directors of Zhejiang Hailiang Co., Ltd. (a company listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, Stock Code: 002203) (“Zhejiang Hailiang”) since 27 February 2023, a director of Hailiang Group Co., Ltd. (“Hailiang Group”) since March 2016, and the Chairman of the board of directors of Hailiang Group since April 2021. He was the President of Hailiang Group from January 2021 to November 2021 and the Chairman of Hailiang Group from March 2016 to January 2021. He served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Company from 29 August 2014 to 16 June 2017. Mr. Cao served as the Chairman of Zhejiang Hailiang from October 2013 to August 2016, and a general manager of Zhejiang Hailiang from October 2010 to August 2016.
Mr. Cao is a senior engineer and senior economist in China. Mr. Cao holds a Bachelor Degree in Metallurgy from the Jiangxi Institute of Metallurgy (now known as Jiangxi University of Science and Technology) and a Master Degree in Business Administration from Central South University. Mr. Cao has been appointed as the vice chairman of China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association since April 2021. Mr. Cao is the judging panel expert of The State Science Technology Awards, the vice chairman of the third, fourth and fifth National Nonferrous Metals Standardisation Technological Committee, the Chairman of the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) of the Copper and Copper Alloy Technical Committee (TC26) and the Honorary Chairman of China Nonferrous Metal Processing Industry Association. Mr. Cao is the winner of numerous awards, including “Outstanding Technical Officer of China Nonferrous Metals Industry”, “Model Worker of National Nonferrous Metals Industry”, “Model Worker of Shaoxing City”, “Senior Expert of Shaoxing City”, “Second-Level Fostered Talent in the Zhejiang Province New Century 151 Talents Project”, “Economic Construction Contributor’s Award of Zhuji City for the Year 2006”, “China Private Enterprises Innovator for the Year 2011”, “Zhejiang Province’s Ten Best Business Managers for the Year 2011”, “2016-2017 Most Entrepreneur Honoured by Professional Managers in China” and “Global Zhejiang Entrepreneur Gold Award”.
Mr. Feng Luming, aged 37, has been an Executive Director since 1 May 2017 and the Chief Executive Officer of the Company since 17 June 2017. Mr. Feng has been a director of Zhejiang Hailiang since 27 February 2023, a general manager of Zhejiang Hailiang since 10 February 2023, a director of Hailiang Group since March 2016, a director of Hangzhou Hailiang Early Childhood Education Group Co., Ltd. since July 2017, an executive director of Zhejiang Hailiang Healthy Food Group Ltd. (formerly known as Natregro Healthy Food Group Ltd.) since August 2014, and an executive director of Zhejiang Hailiang E-commerce Co., Ltd. since October 2015 Mr. Feng was an executive director of Hangzhou Puying Trading Limited from December 2015 to December 2023, a vice president of Hailiang Group from October 2014 to March 2019, and a director of Zhejiang Hailiang from August 2016 to September 2019. Mr. Feng obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration (Entrepreneurship and Innovation) from the University of San Francisco in 2013 and a Master of Global Entrepreneurship and Management Degree from the University of San Francisco in 2014.
Dr. Jin Xiaozheng, aged 40, has been an Executive Director of the Company since 22 August 2017. Dr. Jin was an executive director and a general manager of Mingly Corporation from July 2014 to April 2019. Dr. Jin graduated from Shanghai International Studies University with a Bachelor Degree in Economics in 2006. He also obtained a Master of Science Degree from Oxford University in 2008. In 2012, he was conferred a Doctoral Degree in Philosophy by the University of Cambridge.
Dr. Chan Wing Mui Helen, aged 65, has been an Independent Non-executive Director of the Company since 1 May 2007. Dr. Chan is the Chief Executive Officer (Honorary) of the Promoting Happiness Index Foundation. Dr. Chan has been an independent non-executive director of Frontier Services Group Limited (a company listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "Stock Exchange"), Stock Code: 500) since 21 October 2021. She was a visiting lecturer in the School of Design of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Dr. Chan had worked in the Immigration Department of the Hong Kong Government for 28 years and retired as an assistant director. She made valuable contributions to the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme and enhanced travel convenience for tourists and business visitors. She was a member of the Community Investment and Inclusion Fund Committee of the Labour and Welfare Bureau.
Dr. Chan obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree from The University of Hong Kong in 1982. She was awarded the Postgraduate Diploma in Management Studies from the City Polytechnic of Hong Kong (now known as The City University of Hong Kong) in 1994. She obtained a Master of Science Degree in Information Systems from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 1997. She obtained a Master of Science Degree from The Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2002. Dr. Chan obtained a Doctoral Degree in Chinese Criminal Law in the Renmin University of China in 2008. She obtained a Master of Buddhist Studies Degree from The University of Hong Kong in 2011. She obtained a Master of Arts Degree in Chinese Culture from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 2015. Dr. Chan was awarded the Chief Executive’s Commendation for the Government Service in July 2009 and the Hong Kong Immigration Service Medal for Distinguished Service in July 2008. She was also awarded the Hong Kong Immigration Service Long Service Medal in April 2001 and First Clasp in May 2008.
Mr. Chiu King Yan, aged 46, has been an Independent Non-executive Director of the Company since 1 September 2020. Mr. Chiu has over 23 years of experience in audit, accounting, private equity investment and corporate finance, obtained from his work experience in international accounting firms and various listed companies in Hong Kong. Mr. Chiu has been the Chief Financial Officer of LET Group Holdings Limited (a company listed on the Stock Exchange, Stock Code: 1383) ("LET Group") since August 2016 and the Company Secretary of LET Group since December 2020. Mr. Chiu was an executive director of Summit Ascent Holdings Limited (a company listed on the Stock Exchange, Stock Code: 102) from April 2019 to January 2024, an independent non-executive director of ICO Group Limited (a company listed on the Stock Exchange, Stock Code: 1460) from April 2020 to August 2022, and an executive director of Wanjia Group Holdings Limited (a company listed on the Stock Exchange, Stock Code: 401) from March 2017 to February 2018.
Mr. Chiu holds a Master Degree in Financial Analysis from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration in Accountancy from The City University of Hong Kong. He is a member of The Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants and a fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants in the United Kingdom.
Mr. Wang Cheung Yue, aged 80, has been an Independent Non-executive Director of the Company since 1 May 2017. Mr. Wang is the Chairman and a director of Salon Films (Hong Kong) Limited. The Wang family founded Salon Films (Hong Kong) Limited in 1969. Mr. Wang has been a director of Salon Films (Hong Kong) Limited since 1969. Mr. Wang has been an independent non-executive director of Everbright Grand China Assets Limited (a company listed on the Stock Exchange, Stock Code: 3699) since 26 August 2022. Mr. Wang is a director of The Hong Kong International Film Festival Society Limited, a director of Asian Film Awards Academy Limited, a member of the Hong Kong Advisory Board of British Academy of Film and Television Arts and a Honorary Consultant to the Academy of Film of Hong Kong Baptist University. Mr. Wang obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration from Whittier College, California.
