Directors

Mr. Mi Zengxin, aged 60, is the Chairman of the Company. He was an executive director of the Company between 2004 and 2009 and was re-designated as a non-executive director of the Company in 2009. He is also a director of several subsidiaries of the Company. He is responsible for the strategic planning of the Group. Mr. Mi holds a Master’s Degree in Science from Beijing University of Science and Technology. He is currently an executive director and a vice president of CITIC Group, the chairman and a director of CITIC USA Holding Inc., the deputy chairman and a non-executive director of Asia Satellite Telecommunications Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 1135) and a non-executive director of CDH (Stock Code: 1091) (both listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange). He also holds executive management positions in several other subsidiaries of CITIC Group. Mr. Mi has many years of experience in multi-national business and corporate management in various industries.

Mr. Sun Xinguo, aged 60, was appointed an executive Vice Chairman of the Company in September 2010. He has been an executive director of the Company since 2002 and was the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company between 2005 and August 2010. He is also a director of several subsidiaries of the Company. He is responsible for the strategic development of the Group. Mr. Sun holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Fudan University and graduated from the Advanced Management Program (AMP167) of Harvard Business School in 2004. He is currently a director of CITIC Group and Keentech Group Limited (“Keentech”). He also holds directorships in several other subsidiaries of CITIC Group. Mr. Sun has over 35 years’ experience in project investment, marketing and operation, import and export, securities investment and corporate finance.

Mr. Zeng Chen, aged 47, was appointed a Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company in December 2011. He has been an executive director of the Company since 2004. In 2010, he was appointed the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Mr. Zeng is responsible for the strategic and corporate development, management and operations of the Company and its subsidiaries. He is a director of CITIC Group, the chairman of CITIC Australia Pty Limited and a non-executive director of CITIC Dameng Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 1091) listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited and Marathon Resources Limited listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. Mr. Zeng has over 22 years’ experience in business operations and development, project investment, asset restructuring and the aluminium and coal industry.

Mr. Guo Tinghu, aged 49, was appointed an executive director of the Company in May 2011. He has been an executive director of CITIC Resources Australia Pty Limited since 2004 and the managing director of CITIC Australia Trading Pty Limited (formerly known as CITIC Australia Trading Limited and delisted from the Australian Securities Exchange in January 2009) since 2008. Both companies are wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company. He is also a director of several other subsidiaries of the Company. Mr. Guo is the managing director of CITIC Australia Pty Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Group. Mr. Guo has over 22 years’ experience in business operations and trading in various commodities. Mr. Guo holds a Bachelor of Engineering Degree from Northeastern University in Shenyang and a Master’s Degree in Engineering from Central Iron and Steel Research Institute in Beijing.

Ms. Li So Mui, aged 56, joined in 2000 as an executive director and the Company Secretary of the Company. She is also a director of several subsidiaries of the Company. She is responsible for the financial management and general administration of the Group. Ms. Li holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration and is a fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (“HKICPA”) and the Association of International Accountants. Ms. Li has over 33 years’ experience in the accounting and banking field.

Mr. Qiu Yiyong, aged 54, was re-designated as a non-executive director of the Company in November 2010. He was an executive director of the Company between 2002 and November 2010. Mr. Qiu holds a Bachelor of Economics Degree from Xiamen University. He is currently a director of CITIC Group and Keentech, and the chairman and an executive director of CDH. He also holds directorships in several other subsidiaries of CITIC Group. In October 2008, Mr. Qiu resigned as a director of DVN (Holdings) Limited (Stock Code: 500) listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange. Prior to joining CITIC Group in 2000, he was a director of two companies listed on the Stock Exchange. Mr. Qiu has over 29 years’ experience in investment management and extensive experience in mining management.

Mr. Tian Yuchuan, aged 46, was re-designated as a non-executive director of the Company in November 2010. He was an executive director of the Company between 2001 and 2004. He rejoined the Company as an executive vice president in 2008 and was an executive director of the Company between 2009 and November 2010. Mr. Tian holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the Beijing Foreign Studies University. He is currently an executive director and the chief executive officer of CDH. Mr. Tian held senior positions in several subsidiaries of CITIC Group between 1986 and 2004. He served as a director, chief executive officer, chief financial officer and managing director in several companies listed on the Stock Exchange and the Shenzhen Stock Exchange from 2004 to 2007. Mr. Tian has over 25 years’ experience in multi-national businesses, corporate management, international equity investments and corporate finance.

Mr. Wong Kim Yin, aged 40, joined in 2008 as a non-executive director of the Company. He holds an Executive Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business. He is a managing director of Temasek Holdings (Private) Limited (“Temasek Holdings”) responsible for investments in the transportation & industrials industries. Prior to joining Temasek Holdings in 2004, Mr. Wong worked for The AES Corporation, a power company listed on the New York Stock Exchange, and was responsible for merger and acquisition and greenfield project development in Asia Pacific. Mr. Wong has over 15 years’ experience in investment management.

Mr. Zhang Jijing, aged 55, is a non-executive director of the Company. He was an executive director of the Company between 2002 and 2009 and was re-designated as a non-executive director of the Company in 2009. He is also a member of the remuneration committee and nomination committee of the Company and a director of several subsidiaries of the Company. Mr. Zhang holds a Bachelor of Engineering Degree from Hefei Polytechnic University in Anhui Province and a Master’s Degree in Economics from the Graduate School of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences in Beijing. He is currently an executive director, a vice president, and the head of the Strategy & Planning Department of CITIC Group, an executive director and the managing director of CITIC Pacific Limited (Stock Code: 267) listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange, a director of Keentech, and a non-executive director of CITIC Securities Co., Ltd. listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange and China CITIC Bank. He also holds directorships in several other subsidiaries of CITIC Group. Mr. Zhang has over 25 years’ experience in corporate management, industrial investment, business finance and the aluminium industry.

Mr. Fan Ren Da, Anthony, aged 50, joined in 2000 as an independent non-executive director of the Company. He is also a member of the audit committee, remuneration committee and nomination committee of the Company. Mr. Fan holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the USA. He is currently the chairman and managing director of AsiaLink Capital Limited. He is also an independent non-executive director of Uni-President China Holdings Ltd. (Stock Code: 220), Raymond Industrial Limited (Stock Code: 229), Chinney Alliance Group Limited (Stock Code: 385), Shanghai Industrial Urban Development Group Limited (Stock Code: 563), Renhe Commercial Holdings Company Limited (Stock Code: 1387) and Hong Kong Resources Holdings Company Limited (Stock Code: 2882), all listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange. Mr. Fan held senior positions with various international financial institutions.

Mr. Gao Pei Ji, aged 64, joined in 2011 as an independent non-executive director of the Company. He is a foreign legal consultant to Clifford Chance, Hong Kong office, providing advisory services to the firm on issues in relation to the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”). He retired from the partnership of the firm in 2007. Prior to joining the firm in 1993, Mr. Gao was a deputy director of C&C Law Office in the PRC for nine years. Mr. Gao has extensive and diversified experience in general practice, including banking and finance, direct investment, international trade, construction contracts, arbitration and litigation in relation to financial matters, and insolvency. Mr. Gao holds a LL.M. Degree from the Law School of University of California, Berkeley. He is also admitted to practice law in the PRC from 1984.

Mr. Ngai Man, aged 65, joined in 2006 as an independent non-executive director of the Company. He is also a member of the audit committee, remuneration committee and nomination committee of the Company. Mr. Ngai has been a senior adviser to the chairmen of Charoen Pokphand Group and Chia Tai Group since 1988. He is also a director of Longtime Company Limited and Orient Telecom & Technology Holdings Limited. Mr. Ngai has over 38 years’ experience in various industries in South-east Asia including telecommunications, trading, hotels and leisure, petrochemicals, real estate and agriculture. In 1995, he was recognised as an “honorary citizen” by the Shenzhen Municipal Government.

Senior Management

Mr. Cha Johnathan Jen Wah, aged 46, joined in 2005 as the General Counsel of the Company. He is a solicitor admitted in Hong Kong and in England and Wales. Mr. Cha has over 20 years’ experience in mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, regulatory and general commercial work.

Mr. Chung Ka Fai, Alan, aged 43, joined in 1996 as the Chief Accountant of the Company. He is a certified practising accountant of CPA Australia. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Chung worked for various multi-national companies. Mr. Chung has over 20 years’ experience in the accounting field.

Mr. Luk Kar Yan, aged 43, joined in 2005 as a vice president of the Company. He is responsible for the financial management of the Group. Mr. Luk holds a Bachelor of Social Sciences Degree from the University of Hong Kong and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. He is an associate member of HKICPA. Mr. Luk has over 21 years’ experience in the banking and corporate finance industry.

Mr. Yang Zaiyan, aged 52, joined in 2009 as a vice president of the Company. He is responsible for the management, planning and development of the Group’s oil investments and portfolio. Mr. Yang holds a Bachelor of Engineering Degree from Huadong Petroleum Institute and is a senior geologist. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Yang was engaged in CNPC and Sinochem Group organisations. Mr. Yang has over 28 years’ experience in the oil and gas industry.

Senior Management at CITIC Resources Australia Pty Limited

Mr. Guo Tinghu, aged 49, has been an executive director of CITIC Resources Australia Pty Limited since 2004 and the managing director of CITIC Australia Trading Pty Limited (formerly known as CITIC Australia Trading Limited and delisted from the Australian Securities Exchange in January 2009) since 2008. Both companies are wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company. He is also a director of several other subsidiaries of the Company. Mr. Guo is the managing director of CITIC Australia Pty Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Group. Mr. Guo has over 22 years’ experience in business operations and trading in various commodities. Mr. Guo holds a Bachelor of Engineering Degree from Northeastern University in Shenyang and a Master’s Degree in Engineering from Central Iron and Steel Research Institute in Beijing.

Mr. Xiao Zhenmin, Jim, aged 63, joined CRA in 2004. He is the Senior Manager of Business Development. He has over 30 years global experience in mineral exploration and development covering ferrous, base metals and industrial minerals with 14 years in Australia and 20 years in China. He used to be the Chief Geologist and Deputy Director General of East China Exploration Bureau of CNNC, China National Non-ferrous Metals Industry Corp. Mr. Xiao graduated from Tonji University with Bachelor Degree in Geo-Science. He has been granted a Fellow of AusIMM since 1998 and is a Chartered Professional Geologist in Australia. He was also granted a title of senior engineer equivalent to professor degree in China.

Updated: 9 December 2011