EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
Mr. David An, aged 64, has been the Chairman and an executive Director of the Company since July 2002. He has many years of experience in China business particularly in the provision trading of petroleum products and petrochemicals, properties investments and developments in China.
Mr. Yang Dong, aged 63, has been an executive Director and the Chief Executive Officer of the Company since July 2016. Mr. Yang joined the Company in 2012. Prior to that, he held various senior key positions in the subsidiaries of China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation such as the deputy general manager in China Petrochemical International Co. Ltd. and deputy chairman and executive director in Sinopec Kantons Holdings Limited (stock code: 934), the securities of which is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (“Stock Exchange”). He has extensive experience in international trade of petroleum and chemical commodities. Mr. Yang graduated from Beijing Normal University with a degree in Economics. He also holds a Master’s degree in Project Management from University of Management and Technology
Mr. Zhang Lei, aged 58, has been an executive Director of the Company since August 2007. Mr. Zhang joined the Company as Chief Operating Officer, PRC in 2006. He has many years of experience in petroleum and petrochemical industry. He has expertise in petrochemical specialized technology and is familiar with financial accounting policy and system of the PRC. Mr. Zhang also has in-depth knowledge in large petrochemical project management. He had held various key positions such as the chief financial officer of the Singapore branch, deputy general manager and chief financial officer of the Hong Kong branch of China Petrochemical Corporation. Mr. Zhang graduated from Dongbei University of Finance and Economics and obtained the qualification of engineer.
Mr. Li Wai Keung, aged 67, has been an independent non-executive Director of the Company from July 2002 to July 2024. He has been re-designated from an independent non-executive director to an executive director of the Company with effect from 31 July 2024. Following the Re-designation, Mr Li ceased to be the Chairman of each of the Audit Committee and the Remuneration Committee of the Board with effect from 31 July 2024, and he continues to be a member of the Nomination Committee of the Board. Mr. Li graduated from The Hong Kong Polytechnic and holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from The University of East Asia, Macau. He is a fellow member of The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Mr. Li is now an independent non-executive director of Shenzhen Investment Limited (stock code: 604), China South City Holdings Limited (stock code: 1668), Centenary United Holdings Limited (stock code: 1959) and Legend Upstar Holdings Limited (formerly known as Midland IC&I Limited) (stock code: 459), the securities of which are listed on the Stock Exchange. Mr. Li had worked for Henderson Land Development Company Limited. He was a chief financial officer of GDH Limited and Guangdong Holdings Limited until 31 December 2019, an executive director and company secretary of Guangdong Land Holdings Limited (stock code: 124) until 20 February 2020 and a non-executive director of Guangdong Investment Limited (stock code: 270) until 28 March 2020, the securities of which are listed on the Stock Exchange. Apart from the abovementioned, Mr. Li was the 12th standing committee member of Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference Guangdong Provincial Committee, and an advisor of Management Accounting of Ministry of Finance, the PRC. At present, Mr. Li is a director of Bravo Transport Holdings Limited, Bravo Transport Services Limited, Dietmar Limited, Citybus Limited, New World First Bus Services Limited, City Tours Limited, Citybus (China) Limited, Bravo Media Holdings Limited, Bravo Media Limited, Bravo Holdings (HK) Limited and Proud Dragon Global Limited, each a member of the Group since 31 July 2024.
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
Mr. Nicolas Charles Philippe de Mascarel de la Corbiere, aged 47, obtained his master’s degree of Science in Public Management at the Institut d’Etudes Politiques de Paris in July 1998 and a master’s degree of Science in Industrial Relations and Personnel Management at the London School of Economics and Political Science in November 1999. Mr. de Mascarel de la Corbiere has accumulated over 20 years of experience in the finance industry. He has been the Managing Partner at Templewater Hong Kong Limited (formerly known as Investec Capital Asia Limited) since October 2021. He has taken up various positions within the Investec group of companies from July 2004 to September 2021, including the Hong Kong Country Head at Investec Capital Markets Limited from April 2013 to March 2018, and Investec Capital Asia Limited from April 2018 to September 2021. He was also a private equity investment professional at Investec Asia Limited from July 2004 to March 2013. At present, Mr. de Mascarel de la Corbiere is a director of Bravo Transport Services Limited, Citybus Limited, Bravo Media Limited and Bravo Holdings (HK) Limited, each a member of the Group since 31 July 2024.
Mr. James Anthony Williamson, aged 60, obtained his Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business Management at The Open University in June 1992. He was elected as a member and a Certified Automotive Engineer of The Institute of the Motor Industry in April 1993 and March 1994, respectively. In May 1994, Mr. Williamson was elected as a full member of the Institute of Road Transport Engineers. He was elected as a Chartered Member of The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in April 1997, and a Member of the Society of Operations Engineers in September 2000. Mr. Williamson has accumulated nearly 40 years of experience in the public transportation sector. He was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of McGill’s Group (bus operator headquartered in Greenock, Scotland) since July 2024, responsible for all aspects of operation safety and compliance, as well as its business performance and future development. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Williamson was the CEO Asia, Europe and Latin America of Ascendal Group Limited, and prior to that, he was the Chief Executive Officer of Phuong Trang Transportation and Travel Services Corporation. He was also the Senior Vice President at Templewater Limited from December 2020 to November 2021. Mr. Williamson was also the Chief Operating Officer of Bravo Transport Services Limited from December 2020 to September 2023, a director of Bravo Media Limited from December 2021 to July 2024, and a director of Bravo Holdings (HK) Limited from November 2023 to July 2024. Each of Bravo Transport Services Limited, Bravo Media Limited and Bravo Holdings (HK) Limited has become a member of the Group since 31 July 2024.
INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
Mr. Chan Chun Wai, Tony, aged 52, has been an independent non-executive Director of the Company since May 2005. He has been appointed as the Chairman of the Audit Committees and the Remuneration Committees of the Board with effect from 31 July 2024. He also ceased to be Chairman of the Nomination Committee, with effect from 31 July 2024, and continues to be a member of the Nomination Committee of the Board. Mr. Chan is a Certified Public Accountant and owns a certified public accounting practice. He has extensive experience in general assurance and business advisory services in both Hong Kong and the PRC. Moreover, Mr. Chan has extensive experience in public listings in Hong Kong and Singapore, mergers and acquisition as well as corporate finance. He holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the Manchester Business School. Mr. Chan is now an independent non-executive director of Honbridge Holdings Limited (stock code: 8137), the security of which is listed on the Stock Exchange. He resigned as an independent non-executive director of Wai Chun Bio-Technology Limited (formerly known as Wai Chun Mining Industry Group Limited) (stock code: 660) and Wai Chun Group Holdings Limited (stock code: 1013) with effect from 6 November 2020, the securities of which are listed on the Stock Exchange. Besides, he was no longer a joint company secretary of Zhejiang Canguan Instrument Group Company Limited (stock code: 1743) as the security of which was delisted on the Stock Exchange with effect from 5 July 2021.
Mr. Chung Chak Man, William, aged 65, has been an independent non-executive Director of the Company since 15 March 2022. He has been appointed as the Chairman of the Nomination Committee of the Board with effect from 31 July 2024. He is also a member of the Audit Committee and the Remuneration Committee of the Company. Mr. Chung has extensive experience in business management in the public transportation industry. Since January 2021, he has been the vice chairman of Bravo Transport Services Limited (“Bravo Transport”), which is the holding company of Citybus Limited (“Citybus”) and New World First Bus Services Limited (“NWFB”) and the vice chairman of Citybus and NWFB, each a member of the Group since 31 July 2024. Mr. Chung has been a director of Bravo Transport since 1 April 2019, a director of Citybus since March 2004, and a director of NWFB since February 2010. He was previously the managing director of Citybus and NWFB from April 2019 to January 2021. From March 2004 to March 2019, Mr. Chung was the head of operations of Citybus and NWFB. Besides, he was an executive director of Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings Limited (stock code: 306), the security of which is listed on the Stock Exchange, from June 2008 to May 2014. Mr. Chung is a chartered fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Hong Kong (the “CILTHK”) and has been serving the CILTHK as a council member since October 2016. He has been a non-official member of the Road Safety Strategic Engagement Working Group in the Road Safety Council (the “RSC”) since August 2019, a member of the Accessible Transport and Travel Committee in the Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation since November 2019, and a non-official member of the Road Safety Campaign Committee in the RSC since June 2023. Mr. Chung holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of South Australia.
Ms. Zee Helen, aged 57, has over 20 years of experience in the investment banking and corporate finance sector. She held various senior positions, including Deputy Chief Executive and Managing Director in Haitong International Capital Limited, from 2013 to 2019. Ms. Zee has vast experience in public services. She is currently a member of the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Advisory Committee and the University Grants Committee. She was formerly a member of the Investment Committee of the Hong Kong Deposit Protection Board from 2017 to 2018, and the chairperson from 2019 to 2023. Ms. Zee was also a former member of the Listing Committee of the Main Board and GEM of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited from 2013 to 2019 and a former panel member of the Securities and Futures Appeals Tribunal from 2015 to 2021. Ms. Zee is currently an independent non-executive director of Henderson Sunlight Asset Management Limited (as the manager of Sunlight Real Estate Investment Trust (stock code: 435), a real estate investment trust listed on the Stock Exchange) and an independent nonexecutive director of China South City Holdings Limited (stock code: 1668). Ms. Zee holds a Bachelor of Science, Business Administration degree from the University of California, Berkeley and a Juris Doctor degree from The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Rules relating to Director Trading
Hans Energy has adopted the Model Code for Securities Transaction by Director of Listed Issuer (the “Model Code”) set out in Appendix C3 of the Listing Rules. Having made specific enquiry of all directors, all directors, all directors have complied with the required standard set out in the Model Code.
Appendix C3: Model Code for Securities Transaction by Directors of Listed Issuers