Mr. ZHU Yufeng is an executive Director and the chairman of the Board appointed on 11 December 2015 and joined the Board on 9 February 2015 as a non-executive Director and vice chairman of the Board. Mr. Zhu Yufeng is also the chairman of the Nomination Committee, the Strategic Planning Committee, the Investment Committee and the Corporate Governance Committee, a member of the Remuneration Committee and a director of several subsidiaries of the Company. Mr. Zhu Yufeng has been appointed as the vice chairman of Golden Concord Holdings Limited (“Golden Concord”) with effect from 3 June 2016. Mr. Zhu Yufeng previously served as a senior executive president of Golden Concord from December 2015 to 2 June 2016, a senior vice executive president of Golden Concord from 3 December 2014 to November 2015 and also an executive president of Golden Concord during the period from 13 May 2012 to 2 December 2014. Since 21 September 2009, Mr. Zhu Yufeng became an executive director of GCL-Poly Energy Holdings Limited (a company listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited , stock code: 3800). He is also a member of the remuneration committee of GCL-Poly. Mr. Zhu Yufeng was a general manager of a power enterprise. He is sophisticated in managing power plants. Mr. Zhu Yufeng also has years of experience working in electricity conglomerate, specializing in the area of integration management such as human resources, administration, supply chain and enterprises informatization etc. Mr. Zhu Yufeng graduated from George Brown College (Business Administration Faculty) in 2005.

Mr. SUN Xingping is an executive Director appointed on 22 April 2015 and the president of the Company appointed on 26 June 2015. Mr. Sun is the vice-chairman of the Investment Committee, a member of both the Strategic Planning Committee and Corporate Governance Committee. Mr. Sun is also a director of several subsidiaries of the Company. Mr. Sun has been the president of Golden Concord Power Group Limited since 2013, the vice president of Golden Concord Holdings Limited since 2011, and the director of Taicang Port Golden Concord Power Generation Co. Ltd. (previously known as “Taicang Port Environmental Protection Generate Electricity Co. Ltd.”) since 2009. Mr. Sun was the general manager from 2007 to April 2015; the deputy general manager and chief engineer from 2005 to 2007; the power plant manager (plant B) and assistant to commander of the engineering department and deputy chief engineer, and then deputy general manager (alternate) from 2004 to 2005 for Taicang Port Golden Concord Power Generation Co. Ltd.. From 2001 to 2004, Mr. Sun was the deputy general manager and chief engineer of Jiangsu Xutang Power Generation Limited. From 1990 to 2001, Mr. Sun had been the deputy chief officer of turbine operation, chief officer of turbine operation, deputy chief engineer and division manager of production and planning department, and the chief engineer of Xuzhou Power Plant.

Ms. HU Xiaoyan is an executive Director appointed on 9 May 2014. Ms. Hu is a director of several subsidiaries of the Company. Ms. Hu also serves as the vice-chairman of the Investment Committee and a member of both the Strategic Planning Committee and the Corporate Governance Committee. Ms. Hu joined GCL-Poly Energy Holdings Limited (a company listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, stock code: 3800, “GCL-Poly”) in September 2007 and is currently serving as the vice president of GCL-Poly, responsible for strategic investment, operation management and asset management. Ms. HU Xiaoyan has been appointed as a director of GCL System Integration Technology Co., Ltd. (a company listed on the Small & Medium Enterprises Board of the SZSE, stock code: 002506) with effect from 27 June 2017. Ms. Hu has extensive experience in corporate finance, internal audit, internal control, risk management, strategic investment and corporate governance. Ms. Hu obtained a Master degree in Business Administration from the China Europe International Business School in September 2008.

Mr. TONG Wan Sze is an executive Director appointed on 11 December 2015 and joined the Group as the chief financial officer of the Company on 14 July 2015. Mr. Tong is also a member of both the Investment Committee and the Corporate Governance Committee and a director of several subsidiaries of the Company. Mr. Tong has over 25 years of experience in overseeing financial management, merger and acquisition, investor relations and company secretarial matters. Before joining the Company, Mr. Tong was the chief financial officer, financial controller and company secretary of several companies listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange and was an auditor at Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu. Mr. Tong was an independent non-executive director and the chairman of the audit committee of Union Asia Enterprise Holdings Limited (a company listed on the Growth Enterprise Market of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, stock code: 8173) from December 2010 to July 2016. Mr. Tong is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and a member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Mr. Tong has obtained a Master degree in Business Administration from the University of Strathclyde in the United Kingdom. Mr. Tong is responsible for the financial control, corporate finance, investment, investor relations, tax and risk management of the Company and its subsidiaries.

Ms. SUN Wei is a non-executive Director appointed on 9 May 2014. Ms. Sun is also a member of both the Remuneration Committee and the Strategic Planning Committee. Ms. Sun has been an executive director of GCL-Poly Energy Holdings Limited, (a company listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, stock code: 3800, “GCL-Poly”) since 9 September 2016. She was an executive director of GCL-Poly from October 2007 to 23 January 2015 and then continued to serve GCL-Poly as the honorary chairman of the Finance and Strategy Function. Ms. Sun ceased to act as the honorary chairman of the Finance and Strategy Function of GCL-Poly after her appointment as an executive director of GCL-Poly on 9 September 2016. Ms. Sun is currently the vice chairman of Golden Concord Holdings Limited, the chairman of the board of GCL Financial (Group) Holding Co., Ltd. as well as the vice director of China Hong Kong Economic Trading International Association. Ms. Sun was a non-executive director of Asia Energy Logistics Group Limited (a company listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, stock code: 351) from 26 January 2010 to 31 August 2016 and a non-independent director and a member of the nomination committee of GCL System Integration Technology Co., Ltd. (a company listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, stock code: 002506) from 10 February 2015 to 2 December 2016. Ms. Sun has over 20 years of experience in power plant investment and management, corporate finance, financial strategy and management experience. Ms. Sun obtained a degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration in 2005.

Mr. SHA Hongqiu is a non-executive Director appointed on 9 February 2015. Mr. Sha was an executive director and president of GCL-Poly Energy Holdings Limited, (a company listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, stock code: 3800, “GCL-Poly”) since November 2006. Mr. Sha resigned as an executive director of GCL-Poly on 9 November 2012 and continued to serve as an executive president of GCL-Poly. Mr. Sha is currently responsible for the overall operation and management of GCL-Poly’s solar power business. Mr. Sha has been awarded various titles, including the Outstanding Entrepreneur of Xuzhou* (徐州市優秀企業家) in 2000 and the Outstanding Enterprise Manager of Taicang* (太倉市優秀企業管理人才) in 2005. He graduated from the China University of Mining and Technology in 1986, majoring in enterprise management. Mr. Sha is a Senior Economist. Mr. Sha has over 15 years of experience in the operation and management of power plant.

Mr. YEUNG Man Chung, Charles is a non-executive Director appointed on 18 September 2015. Mr. Yeung is also a member of the Corporate Governance Committee. He is currently an executive director, the chief financial officer, the company secretary as well as a member of the nomination committee, corporate governance committee and strategy and investment committee of GCL-Poly Energy Holdings Limited (a company listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, stock code: 3800). Mr. Yeung previously served as a partner of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu and was a part-time member of the Central Policy Unit of the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. When Mr. Yeung left Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu in March 2014, he was the Head of Corporate Finance Advisory Services, Southern China. Mr. Yeung has a Bachelor of Business degree with major in accounting and he is also a member of The Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants and CPA Australia (formerly, the Australian Society of Certified Practising Accountants). Mr. Yeung has over 25 years of experience in accounting, auditing and financial management.

Mr. He Deyong is a non-executive Director appointed on 1 May 2018. Mr. He has been a chief financial officer of GCL System Integration Technology Co., Ltd. (a company listed on the Small & Medium Enterprises Board of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, stock code: 002506) since 27 April 2018. Mr. He has in-depth corporate finance experience and multicultural exposure across manufacturing, shipping, real estate, mining, logistics and leasing industries with European, American and Asian companies. Mr. He had been the deputy chief financial officer (in charge of treasury and corporate finance, international business and new business) of Huaxin Cement Co., Ltd., a board director, acting chief financial officer and corporate treasury director of Suntech Power Co., Ltd., treasury director of IMC Pan Asia Alliance (China) Co., Ltd etc.. Mr. He obtained a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the Fudan University. 

Mr. WANG Bohua is an independent non-executive Director appointed on 9 May 2014. Mr. Wang is a member of the Audit Committee, the Remuneration Committee, the Nomination Committee and the Strategic Planning Committee. Mr. Wang was as an independent director of Shengyi Technology Co., Ltd., a company listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (stock code: 600183) since December 2012 and retired since April 2015. Mr. Wang served as the deputy inspector of the Department of Electronics and Information Products Administration of the PRC Ministry of Information Industry* (中華人民共和國信息產業部電子信息產品管理司) (now the PRC Ministry of Industry and Information Technology* (中華人民共和國工業和信息化部)) from July 2007 to July 2012. Mr. Wang served as a member of the Professional Appraisal Group for the Science and Technology Progress Award of the PRC Ministry of Electronics Industry* (中華人民共和國電子工業部科技進步獎) in December 1995. Mr. Wang was an expert for the review and appraisal of the 2002 National Key New Products* (2002年度國家重點新產品) administered by the Department of Technological Progress and Equipment of the State Economic and Trade Commission* (國家經濟貿 易委員會技術進步與裝備司) in May 2002. Mr. Wang was elected as the vice president of the Fifth Council of China Electronic Production Equipment Industry Association* (中國電子專用設備工業協會) in October 2004. In November 2004, he further served as a member and deputy director of the Eighth Committee of the CIE Electronic Components Society* (中國電子學會元件分會) and the member of the Sixth Council of the Chinese Vacuum Society* (中國真空 學會). Mr. Wang was awarded qualification as a senior engineer by the PRC Ministry of Electronics Industry in September 1997.

Mr. XU Songda is an independent non-executive Director appointed on 9 May 2014. Mr. Xu is a member of the Audit Committee, the Nomination Committee, the Strategic Planning Committee and the Corporate Governance Committee. From August 1969 to 1983, Mr. Xu worked at Nanjing Power Plant* (南京熱電廠), serving successively as its youth league secretary, deputy director and director. Mr. Xu then successively held the positions of the deputy director of Electric Power Industry Bureau of Jiangsu Province* (江蘇省電力工業局), the deputy general manager, the deputy party secretary and other positions at Jiangsu Provincial Power Company* (江蘇省電力公司) during 1983 to 2004. Mr. Xu graduated from the East China Institute of Water Conservancy* (華東水利學院) (now Hohai University) in August 1969 with a Bachelor‘s degree in agricultural water conservation. Mr. Xu was granted the qualification of a senior engineer by the jury of senior positions in engineering at Electric Power Industry Bureau of Jiangsu Province* (江蘇省電力工業局工程系列高級職務評審委員會) in December 1996. Mr. Xu was also granted the qualification of a senior engineer (professor level) by East China Power Group Corporation on 31 December 1997.

Mr. WANG Yanguo is an independent non-executive Director appointed on 9 February 2015. Mr. Wang Yanguo is a member of both the Remuneration Committee and the Nomination Committee. Mr. Wang Yanguo graduated from the School of Economics of Peking University with a PhD degree, Master’s degree and Bachelor’s degree in Economics in 1999, 1988 and 1985 respectively. Mr. Wang Yanguo previously served as a teaching assistant, a lecturer and an associate professor at the School of Economics of Peking University during the period from 1988 to 1996. Mr. Wang Yanguo has extensive experience in securities and finance industries. Mr. Wang Yanguo has been the chairman of the board of Zhuhai Golden Bridge Capital Management Co., Ltd. since November 2014. Mr. Wang was the chairman of the board of Essence International Financial Holdings Limited from May 2009 to December 2014 and the member of the Listed Companies Merger and Reorganisation Vetting Committee of the CSRC from April 2012 to July 2016. Mr. Wang Yanguo was the vice chairman of Essence Securities Co., Ltd. during the period from July 2013 to May 2014 and was the president from June 2006 to July 2013. Mr. Wang Yanguo was the president of Changjiang BNP Paribas Peregrine from 2005 to 2006 and was the president of Soochow Securities Co., Ltd (a company listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, stock code: 601555) from March 2002 to July 2005. Mr. Wang Yanguo also served for the CSRC from April 1996 to March 2002 as the deputy division head of Department of Dispatch, division head of Department of Fund, deputy director of Nanjing Office and deputy director of Shanghai Securities Regulatory Office.

Mr. LEE Conway Kong Wai is an independent non-executive Director appointed on 9 May 2014. Mr. Lee also serves as the chairman of both the Audit Committee and the Remuneration Committee and a member of the Corporate Governance Committee. Mr. Lee served as a partner of Ernst & Young. Mr. Lee has been a member of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference of Hunan Province in the PRC since 2008. Mr. Lee currently also serves as an independent non-executive director of Chaowei Power Holdings Limited (stock code: 951), West China Cement Limited (stock code: 2233), China Modern Dairy Holdings Ltd. (stock code: 1117), GOME Electrical Appliances Holding Limited (stock code: 493), Tibet Water Resources Ltd. (stock code: 1115), NVC Lighting Holding Limited (stock code: 2222), Yashili International Holdings Ltd (stock code: 1230), China Rundong Auto Group Limited (stock code: 1365) WH Group Limited (stock code: 288) and Guotai Junan Securities Co., Ltd. (stock code: 2611 and the SHSE stock code: 601211), all being companies listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange, since June 2010, July 2010, October 2010, March 2011, March 2011, November 2012, November 2013, July 2014, August 2014 and 11 April 2017, respectively. Mr. Lee also served as an independent non-executive director of Sino Vanadium Inc. (a company previously listed on the TSX Venture Exchange in Canada, stock code: SVX) and China Taiping Insurance Holdings Company Limited (a company listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange, stock code: 966), a non-executive director and deputy chairman of China Environmental Technology and Bioenergy Holdings Limited (a company listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange, stock code: 1237) and an independent non-executive director of CITIC Securities Company Limited (a company listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange, stock code: 6030) from September 2009 to December 2011, from October 2009 to August 2013, from July 2014 to September 2015 and from November 2011 to May 2016 respectively. Mr. Lee received a Bachelor’s degree in arts from the Kingston University (formerly known as the Kingston Polytechnic) in London, the United Kingdom in July 1980 and obtained his postgraduate diploma in business from the Curtin University of Technology in Australia in February 1988. Mr. Lee became a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales in October 2007, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and New Zealand (formerly, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia) in December 1996, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants in September 1983, the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants in March 1984 and the Macau Society of Registered Accountants in July 1995.

Dr. CHEN Ying is an independent non-executive Director appointed on 22 April 2015. She received a doctorate degree in management specialising in Management Science and Engineering from Nanjing University in 2006, and a master’s degree in Finance in 2003 and a bachelor’s degree in Economics in 2000 from Southeast University. Dr. Chen is an associate professor of the School of Management, deputy director of the Venture Investment Research and Development Centre at the Nanjing University. Dr. Chen has been the deputy secretary general of the Capital Market Research Institute of Jiangsu Province since July 2012 and a coordinator of Nanjing University — Jiangsu Hi-tech Group Post-doctorate Work Station since 2013. Dr. Chen has a long history of involvement in the research of finance, credit and related areas, having undertaken more than 20 consultation projects, including key projects of the National Natural Science Foundation and the CSRC, the Mechanism for Chinese-American Dialogue in Technological Innovation under the Ministry of Science and Technology, key soft science projects of Jiangsu Province, joint research project of Shanghai Stock Exchange, Nanjing Municipal Finance Office, Bank of Nanjing, Jiangsu Branch of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China and Nanjing Zijin Investment Credit and Guaranty and others. Dr. Chen has also been invited to serve as senior lecturer in the internal training programmes of numerous enterprises and entities, such as Jiangsu Provincial Development and Reform Commission, People’s Bank of China (Nanjing Branch), China Development Bank (Jiangsu Branch), Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Jiangsu Branch), Bank of China (Jiangsu Branch), CITIC Bank (Nanjing Branch), Bank of Nanjing, Postal Savings Bank of China (Jiangsu Branch) and Nanjing Iron & Steel Co., Ltd.