Mr. Wei Mingren was appointed as an executive director of the Company on 20 October 2024. He is the nephew of Mr. Wei Qingwen. Mr. Wei Mingren was awarded a bachelor’s degree majoring in financial management in Tianjin University of Commerce in 2017. He joined the Group in 2017 and participated in finance and operation management of the Group’s lithium ion motive battery business. He is currently the vice president, executive director, and/or general manager of a number of subsidiaries of the Company.
Since August 2024, Mr. Wei Mingren has served as director of Nanfang Black Sesame Group Co., Ltd. (南方黑芝麻集團股份有限公司), a company the shares of which are listed on Shenzhen Stock Exchange (stock code: 000716).
Mr. Wei Mingren was appointed as an executive director of the Company on 20 October 2024. He is the nephew of Mr. Wei Qingwen. Mr. Wei Mingren was awarded a bachelor’s degree majoring in financial management in Tianjin University of Commerce in 2017. He joined the Group in 2017 and participated in finance and operation management of the Group’s lithium ion motive battery business. He is currently the vice president, executive director, and/or general manager of a number of subsidiaries of the Company.
Since August 2024, Mr. Wei Mingren has served as director of Nanfang Black Sesame Group Co., Ltd. (南方黑芝麻集團股份有限公司), a company the shares of which are listed on Shenzhen Stock Exchange (stock code: 000716).
Mr. Wei Qingwen was appointed as an executive director on 20 October 2024, he is also the spouse of Ms. Cheng Hung Mui, who was (i) an executive Director prior to her resignation with effect from 20 October 2024, and (ii) is the controlling shareholder of the Company.
Mr. Wei Qingwen graduated from Renmin University of China majoring in business management. He obtained the title of senior economist and was a representative of the Ninth and Tenth National People’s Congress of the People’s Republic of China. From 2004 to 2024, he was the Chairman of Nanfang Black Sesame Group Co., Ltd.* (南方黑芝麻集團股份有限公司), a company the shares of which are listed on Shenzhen Stock Exchange (stock code: 000716), and is currently its Honorary Chairman.
Mr. Wei Qingwen is a well-known private entrepreneur in the country. He was the founder of Guangxi Southern Children’s Food Factory* (廣西南方兒童食品廠) back in August 1984, and the factory was transformed into Guangxi Black Five Food Group Company* (廣西黑五類食品集團公司) in 1994. In 2001, Guangxi Black Five Food Group Company* was named a national key leading enterprise in agricultural industrialization* (農業産業化國家重點龍頭企業). Under the leadership of Mr. Wei Qingwen for four decades, the group has developed into a large-scale enterprise group with Nanfang Black Sesame Group Co., Ltd.* as the core holding company, 45 subsidiaries and 10 associated companies.
Mr. Wei Qingwen was appointed as an executive director on 20 October 2024, he is also the spouse of Ms. Cheng Hung Mui, who was (i) an executive Director prior to her resignation with effect from 20 October 2024, and (ii) is the controlling shareholder of the Company.
Mr. Wei Qingwen graduated from Renmin University of China majoring in business management. He obtained the title of senior economist and was a representative of the Ninth and Tenth National People’s Congress of the People’s Republic of China. From 2004 to 2024, he was the Chairman of Nanfang Black Sesame Group Co., Ltd.* (南方黑芝麻集團股份有限公司), a company the shares of which are listed on Shenzhen Stock Exchange (stock code: 000716), and is currently its Honorary Chairman.
Mr. Wei Qingwen is a well-known private entrepreneur in the country. He was the founder of Guangxi Southern Children’s Food Factory* (廣西南方兒童食品廠) back in August 1984, and the factory was transformed into Guangxi Black Five Food Group Company* (廣西黑五類食品集團公司) in 1994. In 2001, Guangxi Black Five Food Group Company* was named a national key leading enterprise in agricultural industrialization* (農業産業化國家重點龍頭企業). Under the leadership of Mr. Wei Qingwen for four decades, the group has developed into a large-scale enterprise group with Nanfang Black Sesame Group Co., Ltd.* as the core holding company, 45 subsidiaries and 10 associated companies.
Mr. Yan Haiting was appointed as an executive director of the Company with effect from 20 October 2024. He graduated from Henan University in 1988, majoring in English, with a bachelor's degree in British and American Literature. He was subsequently awarded a master's degree in economics from Renmin University of China in 2001.
Mr. Yan joined People’s Bank of China in 1996 and worked for the bank for approximately 14 years holding various positions. His last position with the People’s Bank of China was Chief Representative in Europe (Counselor Rank). Mr. Yan then joined Agricultural Bank of China (UK) Limited in 2010 and served as its vice chairman, executive director and chief executive officer till 2013. From 2014 to 2017, he served as executive director and chief executive officer of China First Capital Group Limited, the shares of which are listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange (stock code: 1269) and chairman of First Capital Fund. Since 2018 and up till May 2024, Mr. Yan was the executive director of Sanerey Group Limited, the shares of which are listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange (stock code: 2459), the vice chairman and executive director of GoSource Group Limited, chairman of GoSource Italy s.r.l. and executive director of GoSource Capital Limited.
From January 2020 to January 2021, he served as a non-executive director of Chong Kin Group Holdings Limited, the shares of which were listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange (stock code: 1609). He was re-designated as independent non-executive director of Chong Kin Group Holdings Limited in January 2021 and continued to serve as an independent non-executive director till June 2021.
Mr. Yan Haiting was appointed as an executive director of the Company with effect from 20 October 2024. He graduated from Henan University in 1988, majoring in English, with a bachelor's degree in British and American Literature. He was subsequently awarded a master's degree in economics from Renmin University of China in 2001.
Mr. Yan joined People’s Bank of China in 1996 and worked for the bank for approximately 14 years holding various positions. His last position with the People’s Bank of China was Chief Representative in Europe (Counselor Rank). Mr. Yan then joined Agricultural Bank of China (UK) Limited in 2010 and served as its vice chairman, executive director and chief executive officer till 2013. From 2014 to 2017, he served as executive director and chief executive officer of China First Capital Group Limited, the shares of which are listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange (stock code: 1269) and chairman of First Capital Fund. Since 2018 and up till May 2024, Mr. Yan was the executive director of Sanerey Group Limited, the shares of which are listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange (stock code: 2459), the vice chairman and executive director of GoSource Group Limited, chairman of GoSource Italy s.r.l. and executive director of GoSource Capital Limited.
From January 2020 to January 2021, he served as a non-executive director of Chong Kin Group Holdings Limited, the shares of which were listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange (stock code: 1609). He was re-designated as independent non-executive director of Chong Kin Group Holdings Limited in January 2021 and continued to serve as an independent non-executive director till June 2021.
Mr. Chan Wei was appointed as a chief financial officer and company secretary of the Company on 7 March 2016 and as an executive Director of the Company on 28 July 2021. He is also a supervisor of a subsidiary of the Group. Mr. Chan is a member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants and a fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. Mr. Chan obtained the degree of a Bachelor of Science in applied accounting from the Oxford Brookes University. He has over 20 years of experience in auditing, accounting and financial advisory.
Mr. Chan Wei was appointed as a chief financial officer and company secretary of the Company on 7 March 2016 and as an executive Director of the Company on 28 July 2021. He is also a supervisor of a subsidiary of the Group. Mr. Chan is a member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants and a fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. Mr. Chan obtained the degree of a Bachelor of Science in applied accounting from the Oxford Brookes University. He has over 20 years of experience in auditing, accounting and financial advisory.
Ms. Yu Xiaolei was appointed as an executive director of the Company on 1 October 2023. She was awarded a a master’s degree in architecture (professional) in the University of Auckland, New Zealand, in 2011. Ms. Yu served as sustainable building appraiser at GWS – Green World Solutions (中際國潤（北京）低碳科技有限公司) from December 2010 to May 2016, mainly engaged in green building evaluation (including but not limited to conceptual design, assessment standard for green building, and leading energy and environmental design (or LEED) evaluation), as well as low carbon planning. She later served as an administrative manager at Beijing Anjie Asset Management Co., Ltd. (北京安傑資產管理股份有限公司) from April 2018 to August 2020. Ms. Yu has over 5 years of experience in green building and low-carbon planning.
Ms. Yu Xiaolei was appointed as an executive director of the Company on 1 October 2023. She was awarded a a master’s degree in architecture (professional) in the University of Auckland, New Zealand, in 2011. Ms. Yu served as sustainable building appraiser at GWS – Green World Solutions (中際國潤（北京）低碳科技有限公司) from December 2010 to May 2016, mainly engaged in green building evaluation (including but not limited to conceptual design, assessment standard for green building, and leading energy and environmental design (or LEED) evaluation), as well as low carbon planning. She later served as an administrative manager at Beijing Anjie Asset Management Co., Ltd. (北京安傑資產管理股份有限公司) from April 2018 to August 2020. Ms. Yu has over 5 years of experience in green building and low-carbon planning.
Mr. Wang Jinlin (“Mr. Wang”), was appointed as an independent non-executive Director on 24 March 2015. Mr. Wang graduated from Zhejiang University and obtained a bachelor’s degree in 1984. He is a senior engineer and used to serve as deputy general manager of Jiaxing Silk Spinning Factory (嘉興絹紡廠), deputy general manager and general manager of Zhejiang Jinying Silk Spinning Co., Ltd. (浙江金鷹絹紡有限公司), and deputy general manager of Zhejiang Jinying Holding Limited, possessing rich experience in corporate management and practice. He was a member of CPPC of Jiaxing, a director of Chinese Silk Industry Association (中國絲綢工業協會) and vice chairman of the silk spinning branch of the Chinese Silk Industry Association.
Mr. Wang Jinlin (“Mr. Wang”), was appointed as an independent non-executive Director on 24 March 2015. Mr. Wang graduated from Zhejiang University and obtained a bachelor’s degree in 1984. He is a senior engineer and used to serve as deputy general manager of Jiaxing Silk Spinning Factory (嘉興絹紡廠), deputy general manager and general manager of Zhejiang Jinying Silk Spinning Co., Ltd. (浙江金鷹絹紡有限公司), and deputy general manager of Zhejiang Jinying Holding Limited, possessing rich experience in corporate management and practice. He was a member of CPPC of Jiaxing, a director of Chinese Silk Industry Association (中國絲綢工業協會) and vice chairman of the silk spinning branch of the Chinese Silk Industry Association.
Dr. Ng Ka Wing (“Dr. Ng”) was appointed as an independent non-executive Director on 8 March 2016. Dr. Ng received a Doctor Honoris Causa of Business Administration in Manufacturing and Services from International American University in April 2019. In the same year, he is elevated as the honorary life chairman of Hong Kong Bus Suppliers Association. Dr. Ng has extensive experience in the manufacturing of motor vehicles. He is now the managing director of a bus manufacturer.
Dr. Ng Ka Wing (“Dr. Ng”) was appointed as an independent non-executive Director on 8 March 2016. Dr. Ng received a Doctor Honoris Causa of Business Administration in Manufacturing and Services from International American University in April 2019. In the same year, he is elevated as the honorary life chairman of Hong Kong Bus Suppliers Association. Dr. Ng has extensive experience in the manufacturing of motor vehicles. He is now the managing director of a bus manufacturer.
Mr. See Tak Wah (“Mr. See”), was appointed as an independent non-executive Director on 27 January 2017. Mr. See graduated from the Management School of Waikato University in New Zealand with first class honours in Bachelor of Management Studies. He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand, a member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants and a fellow member of the Hong Kong Institute of Directors.
Mr. See has over 35 years of experience in financial and general management as he previously worked as the regional business controller of Nokia Mobile Phones Asia Pacific, the managing director of Nokia Mobile Phones Hong Kong, the chief operating officer of First Mobile Group Holdings Limited, and held key management positions in the North Asia offices of Philips and Siemens. From 2004 to 2016, Mr. See was appointed as an independent non-executive director and the chairman of the audit committee and a member of the nomination committee of Unisplendour Technology (Holdings) Limited (formerly known as Sun East Technology (Holdings) Limited) (Stock Code: 0365), Mr. See joined Chu Kong Petroleum and Natural Gas Steel Pipe Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 01938) in 2010 to 2019 and was appointed as an independent non-executive director and chairman of audit committee. Mr. See has also been an independent non-executive director, chairman of the audit committee, a member of the remuneration committee and the nomination committee of Enviro Energy International Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 01102) in 2020 to 2021.
Mr. See currently runs his own boutique management consultancy practice focusing on business strategies formulation and transformation consultation. In addition, he is currently an independent non-executive director and chairman of the audit committee and a member of the nomination committee and the remuneration committee of Lever Style Corporation (Stock Code: 01346).
Mr. See Tak Wah (“Mr. See”), was appointed as an independent non-executive Director on 27 January 2017. Mr. See graduated from the Management School of Waikato University in New Zealand with first class honours in Bachelor of Management Studies. He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand, a member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants and a fellow member of the Hong Kong Institute of Directors.
Mr. See has over 35 years of experience in financial and general management as he previously worked as the regional business controller of Nokia Mobile Phones Asia Pacific, the managing director of Nokia Mobile Phones Hong Kong, the chief operating officer of First Mobile Group Holdings Limited, and held key management positions in the North Asia offices of Philips and Siemens. From 2004 to 2016, Mr. See was appointed as an independent non-executive director and the chairman of the audit committee and a member of the nomination committee of Unisplendour Technology (Holdings) Limited (formerly known as Sun East Technology (Holdings) Limited) (Stock Code: 0365), Mr. See joined Chu Kong Petroleum and Natural Gas Steel Pipe Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 01938) in 2010 to 2019 and was appointed as an independent non-executive director and chairman of audit committee. Mr. See has also been an independent non-executive director, chairman of the audit committee, a member of the remuneration committee and the nomination committee of Enviro Energy International Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 01102) in 2020 to 2021.
Mr. See currently runs his own boutique management consultancy practice focusing on business strategies formulation and transformation consultation. In addition, he is currently an independent non-executive director and chairman of the audit committee and a member of the nomination committee and the remuneration committee of Lever Style Corporation (Stock Code: 01346).