Zhu Ning Executive Director
Mr. Zhu Ning, joined the Company in April 2018. He was appointed as an executive Director and the chief executive officer of the Company in May 2018 and was further appointed as the chairman of the Board in February 2021. Mr. Zhu is the founder and the chief executive officer of Youzan Group (comprising Youzan Technology Inc. (formerly known as Qima Holdings Ltd.) and its subsidiaries) and is responsible for formulation of the overall development planning and business strategies as well as the daily management of Youzan Group. He is one of the pioneer user experience designers in China. Before establishing Youzan Group, Mr. Zhu was a product experience planner of Alipay and an interaction designer of Baidu and has profound experience in the realm of internet, including but not limited to online payment, e-business, internet communities and online search services. He graduated from Henan Radio & Television University with a diploma.
Yu Tao Executive Director
Mr. Yu Tao, joined the Company in April 2018. He was appointed as an executive Director and the chief financial officer of the Company in May 2018. Mr. Yu graduated from Nankai University with a bachelor degree in accounting and is a member of each of Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada and Certified General Accountants Association of Canada. Mr. Yu joined Youzan Group in 2014 as the chief financial officer and is responsible for financial planning and management, investment and investor’s relations of Youzan Group. Prior to joining Youzan Group, he worked in Ernst & Young, Shantui Equipment Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd. and Alipay.
Fong Chi Wah Independent Non-executive Director
Dr. Fong Chi Wah, has served as an independent non- executive director of the Company since December 2003.
Dr. Fong has over 28 years of extensive experience in various sectors of the financial industry including direct investment, project and structured finance and capital markets, having worked for KPMG, the American International Group in Asia, and the ING Group in Beijing and Hong Kong. In his last position within the ING Group, he served as a director of the Baring Capital (China) Management Limited that managed ING Beijing Investment Co., Ltd., a company listed on the Stock Exchange.
Dr. Fong joined Citychamp Watch & Jewellery Group Limited, a company listed on the HKSE as the chief financial officer from September 2004 and company secretary from February 2007. He resigned both positions on 11 November 2024. Dr. Fong has acted as member of the board of director of Bendura Bank AG in Liechtenstein, since September 2016. Besides, he served as a non-independent non-executive director of Cordlife Group Limited, a company listed on the Singapore Exchange from January 2019 to November 2021.
Dr. Fong holds a Bachelor’s degree, majoring in Management Sciences (Economics) from the Lancaster University, United Kingdom. He also holds three Master’s degrees including a Master of Business Administration from the Warwick University, United Kingdom, a Master’s degree in Investment Management from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and a Master’s degree in practicing accounting from the Monash University, Australia. He has a Doctorate in Business Administration from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and is a Juris Doctor from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He is a CFA charter holder, a member of the Hong Kong Society of Financial Analysts, a fellow of the CPA (Australia), a fellow of the HKICPA, a member of the Institute of Certified Management Accountants, Australia, and a fellow of the Hong Kong Institute of Directors.
Dr. Fong attended executive courses in Harvard Business School, Said Business School of Oxford University, and Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy of National University of Singapore.
Deng Tao Independent Non-executive Director
Mr. Deng Tao, has served as an independent non- executive director of the Company since May 2018. He obtained his bachelor degree at the Beijing Foreign Studies University and his executive master of business degree at the China Europe International Business School. Mr. Deng has more than 28 years of working experience in human resources management. He commenced his career of human resources by working in a Chinese joint venture company established by Hewlett-Packard Company in 1984 and served in that company for around 11 years. He then successively served in a number of human resources managerial positions in different multinational companies including but not limited to Maersk Line Limited, Allied Signal Inc., AstraZeneca Plc, Whirlpool Corporation and Google. Mr. Deng joined the Company on 8 May 2018.
Li Shaojie Independent Non-executive Director
Mr.Li Shaojie has served as an independent non-executive director of the Company since March 2022. He obtained his bachelor's degree at Henan University. Mr. Li founded and managed Henan Rich Flag Information Technology Co., Ltd.*（河南銳之旗信息技術有限公司）in 2007 and is currently the chairman of Rich Flag Sci & Tech Group Co., Ltd.* （銳旗科技集團有限公司）. Mr. Li has about 20 years of ample experience in Internet brand marketing.
Li Qingyang Independent Non-executive Director
Ms. Li Qingyang, has served as an independent non-executive director of the Company since April 2025. She obtained a Master’s degree in Business Management from the University of Northumbria at Newcastle in December 2004. She possesses acute market insights and expertise in entrepreneurial ecosystems as a pioneer in China’s innovation and entrepreneurship education sector. From April 2008 to May 2016, Ms. Li served as the Manager of the Venture Capital Center at China Europe International Business School. Since April 2018, she has been serving as the executive director of Beijing Shougang Fund Co., Ltd., where she is responsible for the development, collaboration, and integration of Shougang Fund’s industry community platform and fund of funds asset allocation related resources. Ms. Li previously served as an independent director of Fanli Digital Technology Co., Ltd. (Shanghai Stock Exchange Stock Code: 600228.SH) from April 2021 to May 2024 and currently serves as independent director at Anhui Kairun Co., Ltd. (Shenzhen Stock Exchange Stock Code: 300577.SZ) since December 2020 and Guangdong Misun Technology Co., Ltd. (Shenzhen Stock Exchange Stock Code: 301577.SZ) since February 2024.
