Yao Jianhui

Yao JianhuiChairman & Executive Director

Mr. Yao Jianhui (“Mr. Yao”), aged 51, has joined the Company as the executive Director and the chairman of the Company (the “Chairman”) since 20 December 2018. He graduated from South China University of Technology in the PRC with a postgraduate diploma in business administration.

Mr. Yao has acted as the executive director, chairman and chief executive officer of GSFG since August 2015.

From March 2002 to March 2003, Mr. Yao acted as the executive vice president of 深圳市寶能投資集團有限公司 (Shenzhen Baoneng Investment Group Co., Ltd.*). From July 2010 to October 2014, Mr. Yao acted as the general manager and chairman of the board of directors of 寶誠投資股份有限公司 (Baocheng Investment Co., Ltd.*) (stock code: 600892, a company listed on Shanghai Stock Exchange) (currently known as 大晟時代文化投資股份有限公司 (Dasheng Times Cultural Investment Co., Ltd.,*)). From June 2006 to January 2019, he was the chairman of the board of directors of 寶能控股(中國)有限公司 (Baoneng Holding (China) Co., Ltd.*).

 

Xia Lingjie

Xia LingjieExecutive Director & Chief Executive Officer

Ms. Xia Lingjie (“Ms. Xia”), aged 35, joined the Company as the nonexecutive Director on 1 April 2016 and she was re-designated as the executive Director on 17 August 2016. On 27 March 2019, she was appointed again as the executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Company (the “CEO”). Ms. Xia also holds directorship in certain subsidiaries of the Company.

Ms. Xia received a bachelor’s degree in broadcasting, television and news from Wuhan University and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Central China Normal University. She graduated from Wuhan University with a master’s degree in communication in 2011 and earned a master’s degree in Global Journalism from University of Sheffield, UK in 2012. She was the assistant to general manager and deputy general manager of 深圳網電傳媒有限公司 (Shenzhen Wangdian Media Co., Ltd.*) from January 2014 to June 2016. From 2013 to 2014, she was the director of business operation of 深圳國盛文化傳媒有限公司 (Shenzhen Guosheng Culture and Media Co., Ltd.*).

Ms. Xia is a veteran in business financial management, merger and acquisition management, capital management, and operational management cultural media, especially experienced in the execution of corporate strategies formulation and financial analysis, and the management in human resources and company operations, investors’ relationship management and capital management.

 

Zhan Yushan

Zhan YushanNon-executive Director

Ms. Zhan Yushan (“Ms. Zhan”), aged 44, was appointed as the nonexecutive Director on 26 October 2018. She graduated from 中央廣播 電視大學 (Central Television Broadcasting University of China*) in 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in law.

Ms. Zhan has been further appointed as the chief legal officer of the Company (the “Chief Legal Officer”) since 20 December 2018. Ms. Zhan has acted as the deputy general manager in 深圳市烽晟科技有限 公司 (Shenzhen Feng Cheng Technology Company Limited*) since July 2016. She has also been the president of 深圳市藍思光電技術有限公司 (Shenzhen Lan Si Guang Technology Company Limited*) since December 2014. She served as the secretary to the president in general manager office of 深圳市南油開發建設有限公司 (Shenzhen Nanyou Development Construction Limited*) from December 2004 to December 2013.

 

He Suying

He SuyingIndependent Non-executive Director

Ms. He Suying (“Ms. He”), aged 57, was appointed as the independent non-executive Director on 30 May 2016. She obtained a bachelor’s degree in economics from Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics, majoring in infrastructure finance and credit, and a master’s degree in economics from the investment and economics department of Dongbei University of Finance and Economics, majoring in investment and economical management. She possesses extensive experience in areas including internal audit, corporate financial analysis, management, investment decision-making and business combination.

Ms. He has over ten years of experience in corporate internal audit. Since May 2006, Ms. He has been working in 深圳市開寶資產管理 有限公司 (Shenzhen Capall Asset Management Co., Ltd.*) as the executive director. From April 2015 to March 2021, she served as the independent director of 深圳市信立泰藥業股份有限公司 (Shenzhen Salubris Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.*). From January 2010 to July 2017, she served as the independent director of 大晟時代文化投資股份有限公司 (Dasheng Times Cultural Investment Co. Ltd.*). From 2011 to 2017, she was the independent director of 廣東恒興飼料股份有限公司 (Guangdong Evergreen Feed Industry Co., Ltd.*) and 雷賽智能控制股份有限公司 (Leadshine Technology Co., Ltd.*) in Shenzhen. From September 2007 to September 2013, she was the independent director of 美盈森集團股份有 限公司 (MYS Group Co., Ltd.*). From August 2003 to December 2008, she served as the director of 深圳市賽格達聲股份有限公司 (Shenzhen Seg. Dasheng Co., Ltd.*) (now renamed as 深圳市全新好股份有限公司 (Shenzhen Quanxinhao Co., Ltd.*)).

Ms. He had previously served as the supervisor and the officer-in-charge of the auditing department of Weishen Securities Co., Ltd., a section chief of the auditing department of Shenzhen Branch, Guangdong Development Bank and the lecturer of the investment and finance department of Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics.

 

Tang Lai Wah

Tang Lai Wah Independent Non-executive Director

Dr. Tang Lai Wah (“Dr. Tang”), aged 65, was appointed as the independent non-executive Director on 30 May 2016. She is a fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (“ACCA”) and the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and a member of the Hong Kong Independent Non-Executive Director Association. Dr. Tang holds a degree of Bachelor of Arts with honors in Accountancy, degree of Master of Business Administration (Executive) and degree of Doctor of Business Administration from the City University of Hong Kong.

Dr. Tang has over 30 years of accounting, corporate finance and financial management experience in telecommunication, media and information technology industries. Dr. Tang has been the independent non-executive director of Binhai Investment Company Limited (stock code: 2886, a company listed on the main board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited) since May 2023. Dr. Tang was the chief financial officer and company secretary of Excel Technology International (Hong Kong) Limited (“Excel Technology”) from 2002 to 2022. She also was the group financial controller in companies listed on the main board of the Stock Exchange. Dr. Tang has extensive experience in the merger and acquisition activities, the initial public offering on the main board of the Stock Exchange, overseeing corporate governance and monitoring corporate compliance of the Listing Rules and regulations.

Dr. Tang is the vice president of Hong Kong Business Accountants Association. She is currently appointed as a committee member of the departmental advisory committee for the Department of Accountancy by the City University of Hong Kong. Previously, Dr. Tang had been appointed as a specialist and financial expert by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications, and had been elected as committee member of ACCA Hong Kong.

 

Shi Fazhen

Shi Fazhen Independent Non-executive Director

Mr. Shi Fazhen (“Mr. Shi”), aged 58, joined the Company as the independent non-executive Director on 31 July 2023. He has over 20 years of experience in the field of audit and accounting. Since 2020, he has established and acted as the Chief Partner at Shenzhen Zhenlong Accountants Firm (General Partnership)* (深圳震隆會計師事務所(普通合伙)). From 2016 to 2020, he acted as the president at Shenzhen Zhonglun Accountants Firm (General Partnership)* (深圳中倫會計師事務所(普通合伙)). From 2014 to 2016, he served as the vice president at Shenzhen Chengxin Accountants Firm (Special General Partnership)*(深圳誠信會計師事務所(特殊普通合伙)). From 2001 to 2013, Mr. Shi held various positions at Shenzhen Mahong Accountants Firm* (深圳馬洪會計師事務所) and Shenzhen Licheng Accountants Firm* (深圳力誠會計師事務所). Prior to that, he has worked at Hubei Xiangfan Huipu Industrial Co., Ltd.* (湖北省襄樊市惠普實業有限公司) for over 17 years.

Mr. Shi graduated from Zhongnan University of Finance and Economics in December 1990, majoring in industrial economic management. In August 2001, he obtained his qualification as a certified public accountant in the PRC. In November 2007, he obtained the qualification as an intermediate economist.

Mr. Shi takes an active role in community services and currently serves as the supervisor, vice president and president at the Shenzhen Demeanor and Harmonious Community Promotion Centre* (深圳市風範和諧社區促進中心). He was also a supervisor of the 1st and 2nd Owners Committee of the Science and Technology Park (Zone 48) of Nanshan District, Shenzhen, PRC.

Since November 2018, Mr. Shi has also acted as the independent non-executive director of Yunnan Energy International Co. Limited (Stock Code: 1298), a company listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange.