On December 23, it was reported that Zhang Jingke is expected to be promoted to President of Bank of Hangzhou Co., Ltd., having previously served as its Vice President.
Zhang Jingke is a seasoned veteran at Bank of Hangzhou, having held key positions across multiple branches. His career includes roles as Deputy President of the bank’s Technology Branch, President of the Cultural & Creative Branch, and later as General Manager of the Asset Management Department. He also served as Party Committee Secretary and General Manager of the Technology & Cultural Finance Division, as well as General Manager of the Human Resources Department. In September 2023, he officially assumed the position of Vice President.
During his tenure as Vice President, Zhang placed significant emphasis on the development of tech finance. He stated that tech finance has long been a cornerstone of Bank of Hangzhou’s differentiated and specialized strategy, serving as a key competitive advantage for the bank.
Zhang Jingke, born in August 1978, holds a postgraduate degree and a Master’s in Project Management from Fudan University and Zhejiang Gongshang University. He is also a senior economist.
On September 14, 2023, Bank of Hangzhou announced that Zhang’s appointment as Vice President had been approved by the Zhejiang Office of the National Financial Regulatory Administration. Most recently, on December 12, he attended the finals of the second Foreign Exchange Business Skills Competition as Vice President.
The position of President at Bank of Hangzhou has been vacant since April, when former President Yu Liming resigned for personal reasons. Chairman Song Jianbin has been acting in the role temporarily.
In addition to Zhang, the bank’s executive team includes six other Vice Presidents: Li Xiaohua, Chen Lan, Li Jiong (also Chief Information Officer), Pan Huafu, Zhang Jianfu, and Wang Lixiong (former Chairman of the Supervisory Board, pending regulatory approval).
**Focus on Tech Finance and Digital Capabilities** Zhang has consistently highlighted the importance of tech finance. At the 2023 Boao Forum for Entrepreneurs, he described it as a "golden hallmark" for Bank of Hangzhou. He outlined the bank’s approach with keywords like "specialization, focus, professionalism, and innovation" (termed "Three Specializations and One Innovation").
- **Specialization**: Dedicated teams and rules for tech finance. - **Focus**: Long-term commitment to emerging industries aligned with national and regional policies. - **Professionalism**: Cultivating expert teams in client management, product development, and risk assessment. - **Innovation**: Client-centric product development with risk tolerance and accountability mechanisms.
Zhang also discussed the bank’s evolution through three phases of tech finance, with the current "Tech Finance 3.0" emphasizing data-driven decision-making and industry-specific expertise.
He stressed that customer engagement remains the top priority, alongside enhancing digital capabilities. The bank aims to build a comprehensive service ecosystem for tech firms, venture capital, and government partners, integrating credit, settlement, investment banking, and non-banking services.
Furthermore, Zhang emphasized the need to deepen expertise in key sectors like next-gen IT, advanced manufacturing, life sciences, new energy, materials, and consumer culture, tailoring solutions to regional needs.
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