Ms. Jiangping Jiang
CEO, Chairperson of the Board and Director
Ms. Jiang was the founder of Shenzhen Yu Zhi Lu Aviation Service Company Ltd. in 1998. Under her leadership, YZL grew rapidly since its establishment and received numerous awards from the CAAC and Airlines. She worked for Chengdu Airport from 1979 to 1982, Chongqing Municipal Government Planning Committee from 1982 to 1991 and was Manager of Shenzhen International Airlines Sales Agency from 1991 to 1998.Ms. Jiang was elected as a committee member in Shenzhen’s Fifth Annual Chinese People’s Political Consultantive Conference (CPPCC) in June, 2010.
Mr. Jing Xie
Director, Interim CFO and Vice President
Mr. Xie joined the Company in 2005 and held various positions at Shenzhen Yu Zhi Lu Aviation Service Company Ltd. He was appointed Deputy General Manager in March 2005 and Secretary of the Board and Vice President in December 2006. Mr. Xie obtained a DBA from Renmin University of China, a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Sydney, Australia, and is a member of the ACCA. Mr. Xie was appointed our interim Chief Financial Officer on August 17, 2010.
Mr. Jun Liu
Director, Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Jun Liu has nearly 20 years of experience working in the travel industry. Mr. Liu joined Universal Travel Group in November 2009 and served as Universal Travel's Deputy General Manager. He began his career in the hotel industry in 1988 working at the Beijing Likang Hotel. From 1993 through 2004, Mr. Liu served as General Manager of Beijing Likang Hotel as well as General Manager of Beijing Likang Travel Agency from 1997 through 2004. During his tenure, the revenue of Beijing Likang Travel agency more than doubled. In 2004, Mr. Liu established Beijing Hongtai International Travel agency where he served as General Manager. Mr. Liu graduated from the Party School of Beijing Municipal Party Committee of Economic Management.
Mr. Lizong Wang
Independent Director, Member of Compensation Committee, Audit Committee and Nominating Committee
Mr. Lizong Wang is an experienced strategic consultant with over 10 years of experience as an independent director for numerous companies, whose expertise encompasses leadership and advisory services to business and political organizations. Currently, he serves as an independent director of the Rui De Feng Agrochemical Company, Ltd. and 3NOD Co., Ltd., the first KOSDAQ Chinese company. Since 2001, he has also been serving as Secretary General of Guangdong High Tech Industry Chamber of Commerce, Deputy Secretary General of Guangdong Private Enterprise Cultural Association, and Deputy Secretary General of Shenzhen Tax Administration. In these positions, his responsibilities include providing information, financial consulting, fundraising techniques, and investment services to more than 6,000 members.
Ms. Moling Shang
Independent Director, Chairperson of Compensation Committee
Ms. Moling Shang has served during her career in several jobs in the communications division of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC). From 1984 through 1996, Ms. Shang was the Chief of the Propaganda Department in the Information Bureau of the CPC's Central Committee. From 1996 to 1999, Ms. Shang served in numerous positions including Associate Director of News Agency for China Central Television and her previous role as the Chief of Propaganda. Following her successful completion of her previous roles, Ms. Shang was appointed Deputy Chief of Propaganda in the Organization Department of the CPC Central Committee where she was responsible for the Three Represents campaign from 1999 through 2002. From 2002 to 2010, she served as Deputy Chief of the Information Bureau of the CPC Central Committee. Ms. Shang graduated from the Branch School of Peking University.
Mr. Lawrence Lee
Independent Director, Chairperson of Audit Committee
Lawrence Lee has served as chief financial officer of Synutra International, Inc. a NASDAQ-listed company, since October 1, 2007. From August 1, 2004 to September 30, 2007, Mr. Lee was vice president and chief financial officer of Kasen International Holdings Limited, a public company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Prior to that, Mr. Lee served as chief financial officer at Eagle Brand Holdings Limited, a company listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange. Mr. Lee’s experience also includes serving as a financial controller at the Korean division of Exel Plc, and serving as a senior auditor at Waste Management Inc.’s international department in London. Mr. Lee is an associate member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). Mr. Lee received a bachelor’s degree in management and engineering from Beijing Institute of Technology, a master’s degree in economics from Renmin University of China, and a master’s degree in accounting and finance from the London School of Economics.
Mr. Wenbin An
Independent Director, Chairperson of the Nominating Committee
Mr. Wenbin An, a senior Chinese Diplomat, started his Foreign Service in the Chinese Embassy in Canada as Counselor (1979-1986) and as Consul General in Vancouver (1990-1994). In 1987 as Chinese Government special Envoy, Mr. An arrived in Los Angeles, U.S.A. to set up the new Chinese consulate General office in L.A. and later became Deputy Consul General. In 1997, Mr. Wenbin An was appointed as Consul General (Ambassador-Rank) to Los Angeles, U.S.A. by the Chinese Government. During 1995-1997, Mr. An took the office of Chief of Protocol of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of P.R.C. Mr. An then was the master of protocol for the 4th World Women Conference of U.N. and Chief Protocol officer for Hong Kong’s Sovereignty Return to China Grand Ceremony, and chief coordinator for 2001 Shanghai APEC. As Chief of Protocol Mr. An has accompanied P.R.C. leaders on visits to more than thirty foreign countries. Mr. An graduated from Zhong Shan University in Guangzhou where he majored in English language. Mr. An retired from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of P.R.C. in 2002.