Standing from left: Du Pei Cheng (Assistant Financial Controller), Bernard Tan (VP, Corp Comm & IR), Vincent Wong (Financial Controller), Kang Ching Hong (General Manager)
Seated from left: Cedric Choo (Executive Director), Zhu Qinghua (Executive Director), Y.A.M. Tunku Naquiyuddin ibni Tuanku Ja’afar (Executive Chairman), Liu Guodong (Managing Director), Jaleeludeen bin Abu Baker (Executive Director)
Key Management Profiles of Hua-An Group and Linyi Yehua Coking Co., Ltd. ("Yehua")
Bernard Tan, a Malaysian aged 35
Vice President, Corporate Communications & Investor Relations of Hua-An Group. He holds a Diploma in Commerce (Business Management) from Tunku Abdul Rahman College and Master of Business Administration (Multimedia Finance) from Multimedia University, Malaysia. Prior to joining Hua-An Group, he was a senior officer in ORIX Group of Companies from 1996 to 2001. He subsequently joined Magna Able Sdn Bhd as Marketing Manager for 2 years and served as Finance Manager for Concept Associate Sdn Bhd for 4 years.
Mr Tan has more than 10 years of working experience in financial services, marketing, accounting and finance fields. His job function is to introduce Hua-An Group to the investing community especially to institutional investors. Updating investors on the latest financial results and corporate activities of Hua-An Group are also part and parcel of his job. He reports directly to the Board of Directors.
Kang Ching Hong, a Malaysian aged 39
General Manager of Hua-An Group. He is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of Malaysia Institute of Accountants. His past working experience includes working in KPMG as an auditor and in Arab Malaysian Corporation Berhad in a senior corporate and planning role.
He sits on the Board of Directors of several non-listed companies as adviser and consultant. He was appointed as a Director of Jin Lin Wood Industries Berhad on January 2004 to see through its restructuring plan. He is also a Director of Astral Supreme Berhad.
Overall, Mr Kang has over 15 years of working experience in audit, accounting, management and corporate finance. He is responsible in overseeing the overall operation of the company and report directly to the Board of Directors.
Zhao Qingfeng, a Chinese aged 38
General Manager of Yehua, He graduated from Xinwen Mining University with a Bachelor degree in Mechanical & Electrical in 1996. Prior to joining Yehua he worked in a mining company as a Plant Manager for a period of more than 8 years until he joined Yehua in 2004.
Overall, Mr Zhao has over 10 years of working experience. As the Genral Manager of Yehua, he is responsible in overseeing the overall production operations of Yehua.
Vincent Wong King Chung, a Chinese (Hong Kong) aged 37
Financial Controller of Hua-An Group. He graduated in 1995 with a Bachelor of Business in Accounting degree from Monash University, Australia. He is a Certified Public Accountant of Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountant (HKICPA) and a member of the Australian Society of Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA). He started his career as an Audit Junior with a Hong Kong-based accounting firm. He has altogether 5 years audit experience, among which, 3 years were with Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu (one of the Big Four international accounting firm). Prior to joining Hua-An Group, from 2000 to 2006, he was the Assistant Vice President of an Asia-based financial institution namely KGI Hong Kong Limited. During the period he acted as the Project Manager for the electronic brokerage service department.
Overall, Mr Wong has over 10 years of working experience in audit and finance. He is responsible in overseeing the finance and accounting matters of Hua-An Group and he reports directly to the Board of Directors.
Wang Yongliang, a Chinese aged 42
Deputy General Manager of Yehua and is responsible for the Production and Techincal / QC Departments. He graduated from Shandong Industrial University with a Bachelor degree in Machine Manufacture & Equipment in 1987. Prior to joining Yehua, he was a Chief Techincian in Shandong Province Changlin Group for a period of 6 years and subsequently in 1993, he worked as a Plant Manager in a local weaving mill until he joined Jiangshun in 2003. From September 2003 to June 2005, he was appointed as the Product Plant Manager of Jiangshun.
Overall, Mr Wang has over 18 years of experience in the manufacturing industry.As the Deputy General Manager of Yehua, he is responsible in assisting the General Manager in overseeing the overall operation of Yehua and heads the Production and Techincal / QC Departments.
Liu Xueqiang, a Chinese aged 34
Purchasing Manager of Yehua. He graduated from Linyi Teaching Institute with a Bachelor degree in Financial Trade in 1994. Prior to joining Yehua, he was an Administration Manager in a local ceramic company until he joined Jiangshun in 2004. From 2004 to june 2005, he was appointed as the Purchasing Manager of Jiangshun.
Overall, Mr Liu has over 10 years of working experience. As the Purchasing Manager of Yehua, he is responsible for the sourcing of raw material and negotiation with suppliers for the best interest of Yehua.
Lian Dehai, a Chinese aged 34
Sales and Marketing Manager of Yehua. He graduated from Shandong Youth Management Institute with a Bachelor degree in Sales and Marketing in 1995. From the period 1995 to 1998, he was a Plant Technician at a local mining company. Prior to joining Yehua, he was a Sales and Marketing Manager in a local ceramic company for a period of 5 years and subsequently in 2004, he worked as a Sales and Marketing Manager in Jiangshun until he joined Yehua in 2005.
Overall, Mr Lian has over 10 years of working experience. As the Sales and Marketing Manager, he is responsible in overseeing the overall sales and marketing metters of Yehua.
Ma Shiguo, a Chinese aged 36
Deputy General Manager of Yehua. He graduated from Linyi Techincal Institute with a certificate in Mechanical & Electrical in 1988. Prior to joining Yehua, he has worked in several manufacturing companies in Linyi as Plant Supervisor for the period of more than 10 years and subsequently in 2004, he worked as a Plant Manager at Jiangshun until he joined Yehua in 2005.
Overall, Mr Ma has over15 years of working experience in the manufacturing industry.In Yehua, he is principally responsible in assisting the General Manager in overseeing the overall operational matters of Yehua and heads the Equipment and Safety Department.
Gao Fengsheng, a Chinese aged 29
Administration and Human Resource Manager of Yehua. He graduated from Shandong Light Industry Institute with a Bachelor degree in Food Science in 2002. Prior to joining Yehua, he was an Administration Manager in a local manufacturing company until he joined Yehua in 2005.
Overall, Mr Gao has over 3 years of working experience. He is responsible in overseeing the administrative and human resource matters of Yehua. He is also the trade union president of Yehua.
Yan Shixiang, a Chinese aged 30
Group's Chief Accountant of Yehua. He graduated from Shandong Economy Management Institute with a Bachelor degree in Accounting in 1998. Prior to joining Yehua, he was a Chief Accountant in a local mining company for a period of 5 years. For the period of November 2003 to June 2005, he was a Chief Accountant at Jiangshun.
With over 7 years of working experience in financial accounting, he is familiar with PRC accounting and taxation environment. As the Chief Accountant of Yehua, Mr Yan is responsible for the financial and tax planning of the Group.
