John Edward Hunt

John Edward HuntChairman & Executive Director

Mr. Hunt, aged 57, holds a bachelor’s degree from the Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane, Australia. As a member of several prestigious professional organisations, including the Institute of Engineers Australia, the Project Management Institute, and the Asset Management Council, Mr. Hunt stays abreast of the latest trends and best practices in his industry. With a wealth of experience, Mr. Hunt currently serves as an Engineering Delivery Manager at Metro South Hospital and Health Service. As a seasoned business leader, Mr. Hunt possesses a profound understanding of finance and strategic planning, which has led to a proven track record of successfully delivering engineering projects.

 

Fong Ching Kong

Fong Ching KongExecutive Director & Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Fong, aged 58, has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer and the company secretary of the Company (the “Company Secretary”) since 20 January 2017. Mr. Fong holds a Master degree of Business Administration. He is an associate member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants and a fellow member of each of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, the Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute, the Chartered Governance Institute, and the Taxation Institute of Hong Kong. Mr. Fong has over 30 years of experience in professional accounting, financial management, tax, and company secretary. Prior to joining the Company, he served as the financial controller, company secretary and authorised representative of a company listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange.

 

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.

 

Tan Xinyan

Tan XinyanIndependent Non-executive Director

Ms. Tan, aged 33, holds a Bachelor of Science (Finance) degree from Oregon State University (2013) and a Master of Science degree in Hospitality Management from New York University (2016). From 2017 to 2022, Ms. Tan served as the Business Assistant to the Chairman and Head of Financing at Shenzhen Huangting Group. During her tenure, she successfully led financing negotiations with various financial institutions. Ms. Tan managed complex transaction structures of the listed companies group, and oversaw property mortgages and equity pledges, and also played a crucial role in business negotiations, maintaining key client relationships, and fostering long-term collaborations with external partners.

 

Huang Shubo

Huang Shubo Independent Non-executive Director

Mr. Huang, aged 44, holds a Bachelor’s degree of Laws and a Master’s degree of Arts (Research) (Chinese Studies) from The University of Sydney in Australia in 2006 and 2007 respectively. Mr. Huang has been admitted to practise as a lawyer in both Australia and New Zealand, and he is also a public notary in Australia. Mr. Huang is the founder and a director of a Sydney law firm L’Orient Legal, which was established in 2012. Prior to that, he has worked at Elliot Lawyers Sydney as a litigation lawyer, appearing in the Supreme Court of New South Wales and the Federal Court of Australia in matters relating to corporate law, resulting and constructive trusts, intellectual properties and wills and estate. As a seasoned professional lawyer, Mr. Huang possess a profound knowledge and solid experiences in the field of corporate law, tax laws and visa refusal appeals. He acted for investors and minority shareholders in leading cases involving unconscionable conduct and breach of fiduciary duties. On daily basis, Mr. Huang also provides advice to investors and real property developers on dutiable transactions for stamp duty and landholder duty, land tax liabilities and exemptions, capital gains tax and GST and the margin scheme.

 

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.