This article provides a detailed overview of the key executives and board members of Hainan Drinda New Energy Technology Co.,Ltd. (ASX: DRINDA), including their professional backgrounds and the total pre-tax compensation they received from the company during the reporting period.
Executive and Director Profiles
1. Lu Xuyang: Chairman
Mr. Lu Xuyang, born in 1988, serves as the company's Chairman. From February 2014 to July 2017, he worked as an Assistant Investment Manager at Beijing Hejun Consulting Co., Ltd. He was employed in the Securities Department of Hainan Drinda Automotive Trim Co., Ltd. from March 2018 to March 2021. Since March 2021, he has held the positions of Director and General Manager at Suzhou Drinda Vehicle Technology Co., Ltd. His total pre-tax compensation from the company for the reporting period was 0 (ten thousand yuan).
2. Zhang Manliang: Director and General Manager
Mr. Zhang Manliang, born in 1980 and holding a master's degree, is a Director and the General Manager. From 2006 to 2009, he served as Process Department Manager at JA Solar Co., Ltd. He was the Base Deputy General Manager at Hareon Solar Technology Co., Ltd. from 2010 to 2016. Subsequently, he worked as the Process R&D Director at GCL System Integration Technology Co., Ltd. from 2016 to 2018, and as the Base General Manager at Risen Energy Co., Ltd. from 2018 to 2020. He has been the General Manager of Shangrao Jeternal New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. since December 2020 and has also served as the General Manager of Hainan Drinda New Energy Technology Co.,Ltd. since June 2022. With over 15 years of experience in the photovoltaic industry across technical, R&D, production management, and business management roles, he possesses comprehensive technical and managerial expertise in the sector. His total pre-tax compensation for the reporting period was 2.6968 million yuan.
3. Zheng Hongwei: Vice Chairman and Deputy General Manager
Mr. Zheng Hongwei, born in 1966 and holding a master's degree, is the Vice Chairman and Deputy General Manager. From 2001 to 2009, he was the Deputy General Manager and Board Secretary of Fujian Xunxing Zipper Technology Co., Ltd. He then served as the Deputy General Manager and Board Secretary of Zhejiang Semir Garment Co., Ltd. from 2009 to June 2017. He was the Board Secretary of Broadcast Fashion Group Co., Ltd. from June to December 2017. From 2018 to 2019, he held the position of Vice President at Oriental Children's Painting (Shanghai) Education Technology Co., Ltd. Since June 2019, he has been the Deputy General Manager and Board Secretary of Shangrao Jeternal New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. He has been serving as the Vice Chairman and Deputy General Manager of Hainan Drinda New Energy Technology Co.,Ltd. since October 2021. His total pre-tax compensation for the reporting period was 1.6825 million yuan.
4. Xu Xiaoping: Director and Deputy General Manager
Mr. Xu Xiaoping, born in 1966, is a Director and Deputy General Manager. His previous roles include staff at Weitang Plastic Factory, employee at Suzhou Agricultural Bank, Deputy Factory Manager at Suzhou Hengda Plastic Products Factory, and positions as Executive Director, Deputy General Manager, General Manager, and Chairman of Hainan Drinda Automotive Trim Co., Ltd. His total pre-tax compensation for the reporting period was 593,400 yuan.
5. Xu Yong: Director
Mr. Xu Yong, born in 1968, is a Director, engineer, and senior economist. His career history includes roles as a fitter at Wuxian Plastic Products Factory No. 7, technician and head of the Technology Department at Shanghai Narcissus Electric Appliance Co., Ltd., Executive Deputy Factory Manager at Suzhou Wanda Automotive Interior Trim Factory, General Manager of Suzhou Longxin Plastic & Electric Appliance Co., Ltd., and Director, General Manager, and Vice Chairman of Hainan Drinda Automotive Trim Co., Ltd. His total pre-tax compensation for the reporting period was 0 (ten thousand yuan).
6. Zheng Hong: Director
Ms. Zheng Hong, born in 1986 and holding a bachelor's degree, is a Director. From 2011 to 2019, she held various positions at Shangrao Jeternal New Energy Technology Co., Ltd., including Purchasing Supervisor, General Manager Assistant, and Human Resources Manager. She served as the Deputy Human Resources Director of Hainan Drinda New Energy Technology Co.,Ltd. from June 2022 to June 2024 and has been serving as the Assistant to the Deputy General Manager since June 2024. Her total pre-tax compensation for the reporting period was 262,500 yuan.
Independent Directors
7. Shen Wenzhong: Independent Director
Mr. Shen Wenzhong, born in 1968 and holding a Ph.D., is an Independent Director. He is a solar photovoltaic science and technology expert, professor, doctoral supervisor, a Changjiang Scholar, and a recipient of the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars. He obtained his Ph.D. from the Shanghai Institute of Technical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, in June 1995. He has been a professor and doctoral supervisor at the School of Physics and Astronomy, Shanghai Jiao Tong University since September 1999 and has served as the Director of the Shanghai Jiao Tong University Solar Energy Research Institute since January 2007. He concurrently holds positions as a Consulting Advisor for the China Photovoltaic Industry Association, Honorary Chairman of the Shanghai Solar Energy Society, Secretary-General of the China Silicon and Solar Power Conference (CSPV), and Director of Shanghai Optotech Co., Ltd., Independent Director of GCL Technology Holdings Limited, Independent Director of Zhejiang Bangjie Holding Group Co., Ltd., and Independent Director of Haitian Water Group Co., Ltd. His total pre-tax compensation for the reporting period was 108,300 yuan.
8. Mao Xiaoying: Independent Director
Ms. Mao Xiaoying, born in 1975 and holding a Ph.D., is an Independent Director. Since August 1997, she has held positions as Teaching Assistant, Lecturer, Associate Professor, and Department Head in the Finance Department of the Business School at Soochow University. She is currently an Associate Professor and Master's Supervisor in the Intelligent Accounting Department of Soochow University Business School and the Director of the Accounting Master's Education Center at Soochow University. Since November 2021, she has concurrently served as an Independent Director of Jiangsu Aishelun Medical Technology Group Co., Ltd. Since December 2021, she has been an Independent Director of Guolian Life Insurance Co., Ltd., and since June 2023, she has also been an Independent Director of GoodWe Technologies Co., Ltd. Her total pre-tax compensation for the reporting period was 108,300 yuan.
9. Ma Shuli: Independent Director
Mr. Ma Shuli, born in 1984 and holding a master's degree, is an Independent Director. From September 2009 to June 2013, he was a lawyer at Jiangsu Liangfeng Law Firm. He served as a Partner and Lawyer at Dacheng (Suzhou) Law Firm from July 2013 to December 2015. He was a Partner and Lawyer at Grandall (Suzhou) Law Firm from January to December 2016. Since January 2017, he has been the Managing Partner and Senior Partner at Kangda (Suzhou) Law Firm. From May 2018 to April 2024, he concurrently served as an Independent Director of Suzhou Poly-Rich Materials Technology Co., Ltd. He was also an Independent Director of Suzhou Jiren High-tech New Materials Co., Ltd. from July 2020 to September 2023, and has been an Independent Director of Jiangsu New A Electrical Appliance Co., Ltd. since May 2022. His total pre-tax compensation for the reporting period was 108,300 yuan.
10. Zhang Liang: Independent Director
Mr. Zhang Liang, born in 1982 and holding a master's degree, is an Independent Director. From November 2006 to May 2013, he served as the Board Secretary and Deputy General Manager of the Investment Department at Leoch International Technology Limited. He was the Vice President and Board Secretary of Shenzhen Jinxin Industrial Group Co., Ltd. from May 2013 to June 2014. From July 2014 to June 2015, he was the Board Secretary of Shenzhen Wantong E-commerce Co., Ltd. He served as the Board Secretary of Yunnan Water Investment Co., Ltd. from September 2015 to December 2016, and rejoined the company as Board Secretary from September 2017 to February 2021. From November 2019 to November 2021, he served as the Alternate Authorized Representative of Yunnan Water Investment Co., Ltd. From October 2015 to December 2020, he was a co-founder and served as the Chief Technology Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Hong Kong Land Capital Operation Co., Ltd. From March 2021 to August 2024, he was the Chief Financial Officer of Suzhou Rainmed. He served as an Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer of Rainmed Medical Ltd. from December 2021 to August 2024, and has been serving as a Joint Company Secretary of Rainmed Medical Ltd. since December 2021. His total pre-tax compensation for the reporting period was 77,700 yuan.
Other Key Management Personnel
11. Zhou Xiaohui: Financial Controller
Mr. Zhou Xiaohui, born in 1974 and holding a master's degree, is the company's Financial Controller. Since December 2019, he has been serving as the Deputy General Manager of Shangrao Jeternal New Energy Technology Co., Ltd., overseeing the company's investment and financing activities. His total pre-tax compensation for the reporting period was 392,100 yuan.
12. Zheng Tong: Director and Board Secretary
Ms. Zheng Tong, born in 1971 and holding a bachelor's degree, is the company's Board Secretary and an economist. Her previous experience includes roles as staff member, Deputy Department Head, Department Head, and Securities Affairs Representative in the Securities Department of Haima Automobile Group Co., Ltd. From 2017 to 2022, she served as the Board Secretary and Financial Controller of Hainan Drinda Automotive Trim Co., Ltd. She has been the Board Secretary of Hainan Drinda New Energy Technology Co.,Ltd. since 2022. Her total pre-tax compensation for the reporting period was 651,700 yuan.
Departing Executives
13. Lu Xiaohong: Former Chairman (departed)
Total pre-tax compensation from the company during the reporting period: 650,000 yuan.
14. Huang Falian: Former Financial Controller (departed)
Total pre-tax compensation from the company during the reporting period: 1.5953 million yuan.
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