Executive Directors
ZHU Zhangjin, Kasen
ZHOU Xiaosong
ZHU Jianqi
Independent Non-Executive Directors
LU Yungang, Ken
CHOW Joseph
GU Mingchao
Senior Management
ZHONG Jian
YU Guanlin
ZHANG Mingfa, Michael
ZHANG Guming
JIN Xuejiang
HOU Wei
CHEN Jun
Company Secretary and Qualified Accountant
YIU Hoi Yan, Kate
Executive Directors
ZHU Zhangjin, Kasen ( 
), aged 42, is our founding Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Before founding our Company in 1995, Mr. Zhu was involved in several business ventures in the areas of textile, leather processing, garment, trading, etc. With over 20 years of experience in the leather manufacturing industry, Mr. Zhu has extensive knowledge in the upholstered furniture industry in the PRC and has been a successful entrepreneur in leather manufacturing related businesses. Mr. Zhu is also the vice chairman of the China Leather Association. In recognition of his contribution to promote the development of the leather manufacturing industry, Mr. Zhu was awarded the "Top Ten Businessmen in Zhejiang" in 2004. In 2006, Mr. Zhu was one of the 10 recipients of the prestigious "National May 4th Youth Award ( 
)". In 2007, Mr.Zhu received the National May Day Award.
ZHOU Xiaosong ( 
), aged 52, joined our Company on June 12, 1995 and is an executive Director, vice president, and general manager of our Leather Manufacturing Division. Mr. Zhou has spent more than 18 years in the leather manufacturing industry. He is now the director of our research and development center. Mr. Zhou obtained a diploma in Economics and Management from the Adult College of Hangzhou University in 1999. In 2005, Mr. Zhou was appointed as an arbitrator by the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission (CIETAC).
ZHU Jianqi ( 
), aged 47, joined our Company on May 1, 1996 and is an executive Director, vice president, and general manager of our Treasury and Finance Departments. Prior to joining our Company, he served as the deputy director and deputy manager of the Qingyun Town Industrial Office. He has more than 22 years of experience in the accounting and financial fields. Mr. Zhu graduated from the business management master program of the Zhejiang University of Technology in 2002. In 2003, he received a diploma in Economics from the China University of Geosciences.
Independent Non-Executive Directors
LU Yungang, Ken ( 
), aged 45, joined our Company as an independent non-executive Director on June 17, 2005. Mr. Lu is currently founder and managing director of APAC Capital Advisors Limited ("APAC"), a Hong Kong based investment management company that specializes in Greater China equities, as well as a director of AsiaInfo Holdings, Inc. Prior to setting up APAC, Mr. Lu has worked with financial institutions including Credit Suisse First Boston, JP Morgan Securities Asia Inc. and Schroders Asia Limited, holding various posts including Head of China Research when he was with Credit Suisse First Boston. Mr. Lu obtained his Bachelor of Science degree from the Beijing University in July 1985 and his Master of Science degree from the Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah in 1991. He obtained a Ph.D. in Management from the University of California in September 1998.
CHOW Joseph ( 
), aged 45, joined our Company as an independent non-executive Director on July 11, 2005. Mr. Chow is currently a consultant in the fields of finance, accounting and investment, and has held senior managerial positions in various companies, including as Chief Financial Officer of Harbour Networks Limited, Chief Financial Officer with China Netcom (Holdings) Company Limited, director of strategic planning with Bombardier Capital Inc., vice president of international operations with Citigroup and corporate auditor at GE Capital. Mr. Chow obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Nanjing Institute of International Relations in 1984 and a MBA from the University of Maryland at College Park in 1993.
Gu Mingchao ( 
), aged 64, retired. Mr. Gu is currently an independent non-executive director of the Bank of Communications Co., Limited. From September 1979 to May 1994, Mr. Gu has worked for the Bank of China, serving successively as deputy section chief of the International Settlement Section of Lianyungang Branch, head of Lianyungang Branch, director of the General Office, chief of Personnel Division, deputy head and head of Jiangsu Branch, and head of Zhejiang Branch. From June 1994 to June 2000, Mr. Gu has served as the vice president and executive director of The Export-Import Bank of China. Between July 2000 and July 2003, Mr. Gu served as the chairman of the Board of Supervisors of China Galaxy Securities Company Limited, designated by the State Council. Mr. Gu also served as the chairman of the Board of Supervisors of the Bank of Communications, designated by the State Council, from August 2003 to August 2004. From September 2004 to April 2007, Mr. Gu served as the chairman of the Board of Supervisors of Agricultural Bank of China, designated by the State Council. Mr. Gu graduated from Shanghai Foreign Trade Institute in 1968.
Senior Management
ZHONG Jian ( 
), aged 37, joined our Company as vice president on 1 August 2007 and took up the position of Chief Financial Officer on 30 September 2007. Mr. Zhong received a Bachelor of Finance degree from the Central University of Finance and Economics in 1992 and a Master of International Finance from Renmin University of China in 2002 Mr. Zhong!|s most recent position was vice president and Chief Financial Officer at Zhejiang Sunbridge Industrial Group Company Limited where he worked from July 2004 to July 2007. He also worked as director of corporate finance department in Export and Import Bank of China.
YU Guanlin ( 
), aged 45, joined our Company in 1995 and has held positions as production manager and deputy general manager. He is currently the general manager for our Cut-and-sew Operations. Before joining our Company, Mr. Yu founded a garment company and was responsible for its design and production. Mr. Yu has extensive knowledge and experience in upholstered furniture manufacturing.
ZHANG Mingfa, Michael ( 
), aged 47, joined our Company on October 1, 1997 as vice president of our Import and Export Division. With more than 27 years of experience in the leather manufacturing industry, Mr. Zhang is currently the Company's Director of Logistics. Mr. Zhang qualifies as an international business engineer based on a qualification certificate approved by the Ministry of Commerce of the PRC in 1995. In 1984, Mr. Zhang obtained a diploma from Chengdu University of Technology. In 1989, Mr. Zhang obtained a diploma in Business Administration from Zhejiang University of Technology.
ZHANG Guming ( 
), aged 42, joined our Company in 2003 and has held positions as general manager of our sofa manufacturing subsidiaries. He is currently the Director of Human Resources. Before joining our Company, Mr. Zhang was the executive deputy general manager at Haining Dunnu Fashion Co., Ltd from May 2000 to February 2003. Prior to that, Mr. Zhang had been responsible for production management in several local companies that manufactured leather, footwear and textile. Mr. Zhang has extensive knowledge and experience in corporate management and the leather industry. In 2001, he received a MBA from a joint program organized by the Shanghai University of Finance and Economics and the Webster University of the US.
JIN Xuejiang ( 
), aged 44, joined our Company in 2001 and has held positions as plant manager and deputy general manager. He is currently the assistant general manager of Sofa Business Division. Before joining our Company, Mr. Jin founded a footwear company and was responsible for its production and sales. Mr. Jin obtained a diploma in Management from Haining Television University in 2005 and has been on a part-time Master of Business Administration course at the Management School of Zhejiang University since September 2005. Mr. Jin has extensive knowledge and experience in upholstered furniture manufacturing.
HOU Wei ( 
), aged 43, joined Zhejiang Kasen Porperty Development Co., Ltd as general manager in February 2008. Mr. Hou has 15 years of experience in the real estate industry. Prior to joining the Group, Mr. Hou was engaged in construction and planning design at Hangzhou Industrial Design Institute from 1986 to 1993, and then held department manager in Zhejiang Economic and Trading Real Estate Co., Ltd from 1993 to 2002, and then he was a director and vice president of Tonghe Property Investment Co., Ltd from 2002 to early 2008. Mr. Hou completed a Master course in Business Management in Zhejiang University and obtained a Bachelor of Project Management degree from Dongbei University of Finance & Economics in 2003 and 2005 respectively.
CHEN Jun ( 
), aged 34, joined Shanghai Kasen Home Furnishings Co. Ltd as executive general manager on January 30, 2008. Prior to joining the Group, Mr. Chen held various positions as a locksmith technician and the secretary to the Communist Youth League of the mechanical manufacturing branch of Jiangnan Shipyard Co., Ltd from September 1992 to June 1996, marketing manager of Wuhan Haige Crisis Lease Co. Ltd from September 1998 to October 2000, the director of the responsibility center of Shanghai Aurora Furniture Co., Ltd from December 2000 to August 2004, and the head of a branch outlet of Markor Furnishings Co., Ltd from August 2004 to December 2007. Mr. Chen obtained a Bachelor of Law degree from Beijing Colleage of Air Force Commanders.
Company Secretary and Qualified Accountant
YIU Hoi Yan, Kate ( 
), aged 35, joined our Company as an accountant on April 29, 2004 and was later promoted to be our Company Secretary and finance and administrative manager. She has over 12 years of experience in auditing and accounting. She is a member of the ACCA and the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Ms. Yiu obtained a Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in Accountancy from the City University of Hong Kong in 1995.
updated 2nd October, 2008
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