Board of Directors
Executive Directors
Ms. YANG Mian Mian, aged 63, has served as Chairman and an Executive Director of the Company since January 2005. Ms. Yang is currently the President of Haier Group Corporation ("Haier Corp"). Ms. Yang graduated from Shandong Industrial Institute (now known as Shandong University), the People's Republic of China (the "PRC") in 1963 and has extensive experience in the household electrical appliance industry for more than 20 years. Ms. Yang joined Qingdao Refrigerator General Factory (the predecessor of the Haier Group) in 1984 and acted as vice leader of the factory and is in charge of the overall management of the Haier Group's white goods business since 1984. Ms. Yang's experience also includes serving as Chairman and an Executive Director of Qingdao Haier Co., Ltd. (a company listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (the "A Share Company")) starting from 2001 and 1993 respectively.
Mr. WU Ke Song, aged 54, has served as Deputy Chairman and an Executive Director of the Company since December 2001. Mr. Wu is currently a Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Haier Corp. Mr. Wu graduated from Shandong Industrial Institute (now known as Shandong University), the PRC and has over 30 years of experience in the manufacture of household electrical appliances in China. Mr. Wu entered into the home appliance business in 1974 and became the vice leader of Qingdao Refrigerator General Factory (the predecessor of the Haier Group) in 1984.
Mr. CHAI Yong Sen, aged 42, has served as an Executive Director of the Company since December 2001. Mr. Chai graduated from Shanghai Mechanical Institute, the PRC in 1984. He also has a Master's degree in management and is a senior engineer. Mr. Chai has over 20 years of experience in the manufacture of household electrical appliances in China. Mr. Chai serves as the key management person for mobile handset business of the Group since 2000 and is the General Manager of Pegasus Qingdao. Mr. Chai is also an Executive Vice President of Haier Corp.
Mr. LIANG Hai Shan, aged 38, has served as an Executive Director of the Company since December 2001. Mr. Liang is currently a Vice President of Haier Corp. Mr. Liang holds a Bachelor's degree of industry from the Xi'an Jiaotong University, the PRC, and has over 16 years of experience in the manufacture of household electrical appliances in China and has extensive experience in raw materials procurement. Mr. Liang was the General Manager of Qingdao Haier Airconditioner Co., Ltd and the head of Certification Centre of Haier Group.
Mr. CAO Chun Hua, aged 36, has served as an Executive Director of the Company since January 2005. Mr. Cao graduated from Hangzhou Electronic Industry College, the PRC with a Bachelor's degree in 1991. Mr. Cao joined Haier Corp in 1995 and has previously held a number of senior positions in several departments of its washing machine division. He is currently the General Manager of the washing machine division of the Group, responsible for the day-to-day management of the washing machine business. Mr. Cao is also a Vice President of Haier Corp.
Mr. CUI Shao Hua, aged 47, has served as an Executive Director of the Company since November 2002. Mr. Cui graduated from Jilin Institute of Finance and Commerce, the PRC and is a senior accountant. He is a Director and a Deputy Chairman of the A Share Company. He joined Haier Corp in 1993 and has served as Secretary of the Board of Directors, Chief Accountant and Deputy General Manager of the A Share Company Mr. Cui has over 20 years of experience in financial management and listed companies' operations and management.
Mr. SONG Chun Guang, aged 41, has served as an Executive Director of the Company since January 2005. Mr. Song joined Haier Corp in June 1995 and is now a Deputy General Manager and Sales Director of Pegasus Qingdao. Mr. Song graduated from Tianjin Industrial and Engineering College, the PRC with a Bachelor's degree of Engineering in 1988. Mr. Song has over 15 years of experience in the manufacture of household electrical appliances in PRC and extensive experience in both the washing machine business and the mobile handset business.
Independent Non-executive Directors
Mr. LAM Kin Kau, Mark, aged 50, has served as an Independent Non-executive Director and a member of the audit committee of the Company since April 2000. Mr. Lam is a fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and a member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators. Mr. Lam has been a practising accountant for over 20 years and is a director of various private companies.
Mr. FUNG Hoi Wing, Henry, aged 49, has served as an Independent Non-executive Director and a member of the audit committee of the Company since April 2000. Mr. Fung is a Notary Public and Solicitor of Messrs. Fung, Wong, Ng & Lam, Solicitors and Notaries of Hong Kong. Mr. Fung graduated from the University of Hong Kong in 1976 with a degree in Social Sciences. Mr. Fung was admitted as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Hong Kong in 1981 and has been in private practice since then. In addition, Mr. Fung is also admitted in England and Wales, the Australian Capital Territory and Singapore, and a China-Appointed Attesting Officer.
Mr. WU Yinong, aged 42, has served as an Independent Non-executive Director and a member of the audit committee of the Company since 28 January 2005. Mr. Wu has been in the investment banking industry for more than 9 years. Prior to pursuing his development in investment banking, Mr. Wu held various positions in the United States and the PRC. Mr. Wu graduated from Portland State University in the United States of America with a MBA degree in 1994.