Board of Directors
Executive Directors
Mr. LI Ning (Chairman)
Mr. ZHANG Zhi Yong (Chief Executive Officer)
Mr. TAN Wee Seng (Chief Financial Officer)
Non-executive Directors
Mr. LIM Meng Ann
Mr. Stuart SCHONBERGER
Mr. CHU Wah Hui
Mr. WEI Chun Hsien, James
Independent non-executive Directors
Mr. KOO Fook Sun, Louis
Ms. WANG Ya Fei, Jane
Mr. CHAN Chung Bun, Bunny
DIRECTORS
Executive Directors
Mr. LI Ning, aged 45, is the founder of the LI-NING brand and the Group's Chairman and an executive Director. He is primarily responsible for the Group's overall corporate strategies, planning and business development.
Mr. Li Ning is one of the most outstanding athletes in the 20th century. In the 6th World Cup Competition in 1982, Mr. Li unprecedentedly won six gold medals in men's artistic gymnastics events and was named the "Prince of Gymnastics" ("體操王子") in the PRC. In the 23rd Los Angeles Olympic Games in 1984, Mr. Li won three gold, two silver and one bronze medals, making him the athlete winning the most medals of that Olympic Games. In 1987, Mr. Li became the only Asian member of Athlete's Commission of the International Olympic Committee. From 1993 to 2000, Mr. Li served as a member of the Men's Artistic Gymnastics Technical Committee of the Federation Internationale De Gymnastique. He is currently an honorary member of the Federation International e De Gymnastique. In 1999, Mr. Li was voted one of the "World's Most Excellent Athletes in the 20th Century" by the World Sports Correspondent Association.
After retiring in 1989 from his athlete career, Mr. Li Ning initiated the idea of LI-NING brand with the goal of creating the first national sports goods brand in the PRC. He has dedicated the past 18 years to expanding and promoting the Group's business, as well as developing the PRC's sports goods industry. Mr. Li holds a bachelor's degree in law from School of Law of Peking University (北京大學), an executive M.B.A. degree from Guanghua School of Management of Peking University (北京大學光華管理學院) and a technical honorary doctorate from Loughborough University in the United Kingdom.
Mr. ZHANG Zhi Yong, aged 39, is the Chief Executive Officer and an executive Director. Mr. Zhang joined the Group in October 1992 as a finance manager of Beijing Li Ning Footwear Co., Ltd. (北京李寧鞋業有限公司), became the financial controller of Beijing Li Ning Sports Goods Co., Ltd. (北京李寧體育用品有限公司) in April 1999 and was the general manager of the company from February 2001 to June 2004. Since the listing of the Company in June 2004, Mr. Zhang has been the Company's Chief Executive Officer and executive Director, responsible for the overall strategy of the Group, and promoting the development of human resources, information resources and financial resources in line with the Group's brand strategies. Since 1992 when he began his career in the sports goods industry in China, Mr. Zhang has accumulated 16 years of China experience in the industry with thorough understanding of the change of the PRC consumer market, the building of brand images and change management for Chinese firms. Mr. Zhang holds a bachelor's degree from Beijing College of Economics (北京經濟學院) and an executive M.B.A degree from Guanghua School of Management of Peking University (北京大學光華管理學院).
Mr. TAN Wee Seng, aged 52, is the Chief Financial Officer, an executive Director, Qualified Accountant and the Company Secretary. Mr. Tan joined the Group in January 2003. He is primarily responsible for the Group's overall financial management, capital planning and allocation, corporate secretarial and investor relations affairs. He has over 30 years of experience in the fields of financial, business, acquisition and post-acquisition management. Prior to joining the Group, Mr. Tan held various senior management positions in a number of multinational corporations. From 1999 to 2002, Mr. Tan was the senior vice president of the China, Mongolia and North Korea regions and Head of Information and Trading Systems of Reuters China. Prior to that, he was the managing director of a Reuters Hong Kong subsidiary, AFE Computer Services Limited (a major domestic equity and financial information services company branded under the Stock Market Channel), and a director of its Australia subsidiary, Infocast Pty Limited. Mr. Tan was also the Reuters East Asia regional finance manager. Mr. Tan is a fellow member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants in the United Kingdom.
Non-Executive Directors
Mr. LIM Meng Ann, aged 44, is a non-executive Director, Chairman of the Nomination Committee and a member of the Remuneration Committee. Mr. Lim joined the Group in July 2003. Mr. Lim is Partner and Head of Actis China Limited ("Actis"), a leading private equity firm focusing on emerging markets. Mr. Lim is responsible for Actis' private equity investment in China, which he joined in July 2007. Prior to joining Actis, Mr. Lim was the senior vice president of, and was responsible for the investment activities in Greater China for GIC Special Investments Pte. Ltd., the private equity arm of Government of Singapore Investment Corporation Pte. Ltd., which he joined in 1997. Prior to that, he was an investment offi cer of International Finance Corporation, the private sector investment arm of the World Bank group, from 1993 to 1997. Mr. Lim holds a bachelor's degree of engineering (first class honors) from University College of London and an M.B.A. degree from University of Strathclyde. He is also a Chartered Financial Analyst.
Mr. Stuart SCHONBERGER, aged 49, is a non-executive Director and a member of the Audit Committee. Mr. Schonberger joined the Group in January 2003. Mr. Schonberger is a managing director of CDH Investments Management (Hong Kong) Limited, the management company for CDH China Fund, L.P., which is a private equity fund focused on investments in the PRC. Prior to joining CDH Investments Management (Hong Kong) Limited, Mr. Schonberger worked in the private equity group of China International Capital Corporation from 1998 to 2002. Prior to that, Mr. Schonberger worked for the First National Bank of Chicago in New York City. Mr. Schonberger received his M.B.A. degree from New York University's Graduate School of Business and B.A. degree from Wesleyan University. He is currently a director of GEM Services Inc. and eBIS Company Limited.
Mr. CHU Wah Hui, aged 56, is a non-executive Director and a member of the Nomination Committee. Mr. Chu joined the Group in June 2007. Mr. Chu is currently a director and an audit committee member of the board of Mettler-Toledo International Inc., a U.S. corporation listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Mr. Chu has been, since April 2007, the non-executive chairman of PepsiCo International's Asia Region. He was the president of PepsiCo International - China Beverages Business Unit from March 1998 to March 2007 and concurrently chairman of PepsiCo (China) Investment Company Limited for the period from November 1999 to March 2007. Prior to joining PepsiCo International in 1998, he held various management positions in several U.S. multinational companies, namely, Quaker Oats, HJ Heinz, Whirlpool and Monsanto. Mr. Chu is a Senior Advisor of Arthur D. Little China, a global management consultant fi rm. He obtained his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Minnesota in the United States.
Mr. WEI Chun Hsien, James, aged 50, is a non-executive Director. Mr. Wei joined the Group in September 2007.Mr. Wei is currently the Senior Vice President of Avon Products, Inc., Asia Pacific ("Avon") and is responsible for Avon's operations in 10 markets, including Japan, Taiwan, Australia, Philippines and India. Before joining Avon in 2003, Mr. Wei spent 19 years at Procter & Gamble where he rose to become the Vice President and General Manager of Procter & Gamble Greater China, overseeing the company's health and beauty care business in that region. Mr. Wei also serves as an independent non-executive director of Tsann Kuen (China) Enterprise Co., Ltd. (廈門燦坤實業股份有限公司), the shares of which are listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. Mr. Wei holds a B.S.E.E degree from National Taiwan University and an M.B.A degree from the University of Chicago in the United States.
Independent Non-Executive Directors
Mr. KOO Fook Sun, Louis, aged 51, is an independent non-executive Director, Chairman of the Audit Committee and a member of the Remuneration Committee and the Nomination Committee. Mr. Koo joined the Group in June 2004. Mr. Koo is the managing director of Hercules Capital Limited, a corporate finance advisory firm. Prior to the founding of Hercules Capital Limited, he was the managing director and the head of corporate finance department of a major international bank, a director and chief executive officer of a company listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. He also serves currently as an independent non-executive director of Weichai Power Company Limited, Midland Holdings Limited, Good Friend International Holdings Inc., China Communications Construction Company Limited and Xingda International Holdings Limited (all of which are listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange), Midland IC&I Limited and Richfield Group Holdings Limited (both listed on the Growth Enterprise Market of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange). Mr. Koo graduated with a bachelor's degree in business administration from University of California, Berkeley in the United States and is a certified public accountant.
Ms. WANG Ya Fei, Jane,aged 52, is an independent non-executive Director, Chairman of the Remuneration Committee and a member of the Audit Committee and the Nomination Committee. Ms. Wang joined the Group in January 2003. Ms. Wang has 17 years of experience in management and corporate finance matters. Ms. Wang has been the director and deputy general manager of Beijing Investment Consultants Inc. since 1996. She has also been an associate professor in Guanghua School of Management of Peking University (北京大學光華管理學院) since 1995. She holds a bachelor's degree in international politics from Fudan University (復旦大學) in Shanghai and was an exchange scholar in Maryland University, College Park in the United States. Ms. Wang also holds an M.B.A. degree from University of Lancaster in the United Kingdom.
Mr. CHAN Chung Bun, Bunny, aged 50, is an independent non-executive Director. Mr. Chan joined the Group in June 2004. Mr. Chan has more than 26 years of experience in the garment industry and is currently the chairman of Prospectful Holdings Ltd. Mr. Chan is active in community affairs in Hong Kong. He is currently the chairman of Kwun Tong District Council of Hong Kong. Mr. Chan was appointed as Justice of Peace in 2002. In 2004, Mr. Chan was awarded the Bronze Bauhinia Star medal by the Hong Kong Government.
SENIOR MANAGEMENT
Business Divisions
Mr. GUO Jian Xin, aged 38, is the Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Guo joined the Group in October 1997. Mr. Guo is primarily responsible for the overall operation management of the Group, including the marketing, products, sales and operation systems of LI-NING brand to ensure prompt and effective implementation of the Company's strategies. Mr. Guo has over eight years of experience in logistics and procurement management, and was once the Deputy General Manager of the operations system of LI-NING brand. Mr. Guo graduated from South China Normal University (華南師範大學) majoring in mathematics, and completed the "Leading for Success Consortium Program of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology" in 2007.
Mr. HU Nan, aged 42, is the Deputy General Manager of the sales system of LI-NING brand. Mr. Hu joined the Group in March 1993. Mr. Hu is primarily responsible for the formulation and implementation of the nationwide sales plan of LI-NING brand, overall operation management of the sales subsidiaries, overall development of the Company's sales channels as well as formulation and execution of customer development strategies. Mr. Hu has over ten years of experience in sales management. He graduated from Anhui University (安徽大學), majoring in Chinese language. He also graduated at the Department of Human Sociology of Sports at Hua zhong Normal University (華中師範大學) in November 2006.
Mr. WU Xian Yong, aged 36, is the Deputy General Manager of the footwear products of LI-NING brand. Mr. Wu joined the Group in February 2004. Mr. Wu is primarily responsible for the planning and management of the LI-NING branded footwear products, including footwear-product planning, research and development and design. Mr. Wu has over ten years of experience in marketing and brand management, and was once the Deputy General Manager of the marketing system and the Deputy General Manager of apparel products of LI-NING brand. Prior to joining the Group, he held various positions in various PRC subsidiaries of a multinational consumer goods company. He has obtained a bachelor's degree from Xi'an Jiao Tong University (西安交通大學) and a bachelor's degree in international commerce from Renmin University of China (中國人民大學).
Mr. HSU Mao Chun, Morrison, aged 43, is the Deputy General Manager of apparel products of LI-NING brand. Mr. Hsu joined the Group in November 2007. Mr. Hsu is primarily responsible for the product planning, research and development and design of apparel products and also the accessories products of LI-NING brand. Prior to joining the Group, Mr. Hsu worked in well-known international sports brand companies and has extensive experience in marketing and product management in Asia Pacific c Area. Mr. Hsu graduated from University of California, Berkeley in the United States, with a Bachelor's degree in business international marketing.
Mr. FANG Shi Wei, aged 44, is the Deputy General Manager of the marketing system of LI-NING brand. Mr. Fang joined the Group in November 2007. Mr. Fang is primarily responsible for the marketing and communications, public relations, sports marketing, event marketing and digital marketing of LI-NING brand, and is also the Group's Director of Strategic Marketing. Prior to joining the Group, Mr. Fang worked in various multinational companies and has extensive experience in marketing and product management. Mr. Fang obtained a master's degree in zoology from Taiwan University (台灣大學) in 1989 and a master's degree in journalism and telecommunications from Ohio University in the United States in 1994.
Mr. WU Wei Guo, aged 48, is the Deputy General Manager of international marketing of LI-NING brand. Mr. Wu joined the Group in January 2005. Mr. Wu is primarily responsible for the operations of the international marketing department, as well as the formulation and partial implementation of the internationalization strategies of LI-NING brand. Mr. Wu was once the Deputy General Manager of footwear products, before he became the Deputy General Manager of the marketing system of LI-NING brand. Prior to joining the Group, Mr. Wu worked in the PRC subsidiaries of various multinational companies and has extensive experience in marketing and product management. He holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from University of Wisconsin in the United States.
Mr. DONG Jun, aged 40, is the Deputy General Manager of the operations system of LI-NING brand. Mr. Dong joined the Group in December 2002. Mr. Dong is primarily responsible for the procurement, manufacturing, quality control and logistics management of the LI-NING branded products. Prior to joining the Group, he worked in a number of local and overseas large-scale manufacturing enterprises and has over 15 years of experience in management of leading manufacturing enterprises and six years of enterprise resources planning counseling experience. Mr. Dong graduated from the Faculty of Materials at Central South University of Technology (中南工業大學) with a bachelor's degree in metallic science.
Mr. Elson ZHANG ,aged 43, is the General Manager of AIGLE (China) Outdoor Sports Products Co. Ltd. (艾高 (中國) 戶外體育用品有限公司). Mr. Zhang joined the Group in November 2007. He is responsible for the strategy formulation and operations management of AIGLE brand. Prior to joining the Group, Mr. Zhang held senior management positions in the PRC subsidiaries of various multinational companies and has over ten years of experience in marketing and product promotion management. Mr. Zhang graduated from National Chengchi University, Taiwan (台灣國立政治大學) with a master's degree in marketing.
Functional Divisions
Mr. ZHANG Hui, aged 37, is the Director of Strategic Development. Mr. Zhang joined the Group in November 2000. Mr. Zhang is primarily responsible for the strategic planning as well as formulating and monitoring the establishment of knowledge management system of the Group. Mr. Zhang holds a bachelor's degree from Financial and Banking Institute of China (中國金融學院). He graduated from Tsinghua University (清華大學) with a master's degree in international business management.
Ms. DAI Qian,aged 36, is the Director of Human Resources/Administration. Ms. Dai joined the Group in June 1997. Ms. Dai is primarily responsible for establishing and improving the strategic human resources system, employees cultivation system, compensation and benefit t system, legal affairs system, and personnel administration and management. She has ten years of experience in human resources management and administration. Ms. Dai holds a bachelor's degree from the Beijing University of Science and Technology (北京科技大學) and a master's degree in business management from Renmin University of China (中國人民大學).
Mr. ZHANG Jun,aged 39, is the Director of Information Technology. He joined the Group in July 2005. Mr. Zhang is primarily responsible for building up the information technology system of the Group, including strategic planning, project implementation, information operation and resource management. Prior to joining the Group, he held a management position in a reputable information technology group in the PRC. Mr. Zhang holds a bachelor's degree from Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications (北京郵電大學) and an executive M.B.A. degree from Guanghua School of Management of Peking University (北京大學光華管理學院).
updated 18th April, 2008
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