Mr. Lin Chuanhui has served as executive Director of the Company since January 2021 and chairman of the Board of the Company since July 2021. Mr. Lin Chuanhui previously served as cadre of the scientific research office and deputy division researcher of the organization bureau of the Party School of the Central Committee of CPC, general manager of Beijing business unit of the investment banking department, deputy general manager of the investment banking department, general manager of the Shanghai business headquarters, standing deputy general manager of the investment banking department of the Company, general manager of GF Fund (planning), general manager and vice chairman of GF Fund, chairman and general manager of Ruiyuan Capital Management Co., Ltd., chairman of the board of directors of GF International Investment Management Limited, general manager of the Company and chairman of the board of directors of GFHK. Mr. Lin Chuanhui is currently a director of China Securities Inter-agency Quotation System Co., Ltd.. Mr. Lin Chuanhui obtained a bachelor’s degree in economics from Jilin University.

Mr. Qin Li has served as executive Director of the Company since April 2011 and general manager of the Company since May 2024. Mr. Qin Li previously served as standing deputy general manager at the department of investment banking administration, general manager of the investment management department, general manager of capital operation department, general manager of planning and development department, general manager of investment department, assistant to general manager, deputy general manager and standing deputy general manager of the Company, director of E Fund, director of GF Fund (planning), director of GF Fund, chairman of GF Xinde, chairman of the board of Guangdong Equity Exchange Co., Ltd., director and chairman of GFHK, chief officer of GF Securities and general manager of GF Asset Management. Mr. Qin Li is currently the chairman of GF Asset Management. Mr. Qin Li obtained a bachelor’s degree in economics from Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, a master’s degree in commercial economics from Jinan University, a doctorate degree in economics from Renmin University of China and completed an executive master of business administration program from Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business.

Ms. Sun Xiaoyan has served as executive Director of the Company since December 2014, chief financial officer of the Company since March 2006 and executive deputy general manager of the Company since May 2024. Ms. Sun Xiaoyan previously served as deputy general manager of accounting department, deputy general manager of investment and proprietary trading department and general manager of finance department of the Company, chief financial officer of GF Fund (planning), chief financial officer and deputy general manager of GF Fund, deputy general manager of the Company, director of GFHK and chairman of the Supervisory Committee of ECT. Ms. Sun Xiaoyan is currently a director of GF Fund and a supervisor of ECT. Ms. Sun Xiaoyan obtained a bachelor’s degree in economics from Renmin University of China and a master’s degree in business administration from China Europe International Business School.

Mr. Xiao Xuesheng has served as executive Director and deputy general manager of the Company since May 2024. Mr. Xiao Xuesheng previously served as deputy general manager of the President’s office and manager of the secretarial department, deputy general manager of the administration department, general manager of the general office, general manager of the mergers and acquisitions department, deputy general manager of the investment banking business management department of the Company, and general manager of GF Xinde. Mr. Xiao Xuesheng is currently a director of GF Investments (Hong Kong), a director and chairman of GF Xinde. Mr. Xiao Xuesheng obtained a bachelor’s degree in law from Renmin University of China and completed a master’s degree program in monetary banking at Graduate School of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.

Mr. Ouyang Xi has served as deputy general manager of the Company since May 2024. Mr. Ouyang Xi previously served as library assistant at Guangdong Mechanics College (now known as Guangdong University of Technology), deputy general manager and managing deputy general manager of the investment banking department, general manager of the proprietary trading department, executive deputy general manager of the investment banking head office, secretary to the Board, chief financial officer, deputy general manager and chief officer of the Company, director of GF Fund and chairman of GF Hexin Industry Investment Management Co., Ltd. Mr. Ouyang Xi concurrently serves as director of GFHK and director of Guangzhou Institute for Investment Advisor . Mr. Ouyang Xi obtained a bachelor’s degree in science from Wuhan University and a master’s degree in economics from Jinan University.

Mr. Zhang Wei has served as a deputy general manager of the Company since May 2014. Mr. Zhang Wei previously served as treasury manager of the trust fund department of Anhui International Trust & Investment Company (安徽國際信託投資公司), business manager of the investment banking department, deputy general manager and general manager of the debt underwriting department, deputy general manager and co-general manager of the investment banking business management head office, general manager of the fixed income head office of the Company, and assistant to general manager of the Company, chairman of GF Asset Management, chairman of GF Hexin Industry Investment Management Co., Ltd. and director of China Securities Credit Investment Co., Ltd. (中證信用增進股份有限公司). Mr. Zhang Wei concurrently serves as supervisor of China Securities Credit Investment Co., Ltd., director of GFHK and chairman of GFFL. Mr. Zhang Wei obtained a bachelor’s degree in economics from Anhui University, a master’s degree in economics from Fudan University and a doctorate degree in economics from Renmin University of China.

Mr. Yi Yangfang has served as deputy general manager of the Company since July 2021. Mr. Yi Yangfang previously served as teacher of the Second Middle School of Yongxiu County, Jiangxi Province, member of investment promotion and development bureau of Yongxiu County, Jiangxi Province, salesman and deputy manager of the investment banking head office, investment wealth management head office and the proprietary trading department of the Company, member of the preparatory team of GF Fund, officer of investment management department, general manager of investment management department, fund manager, assistant general manager, investment director, deputy general manager, executive deputy general manager of GF Fund, director, vice chairman and chairman of the board of GF International Investment Management Limited, director of Ruiyuan Capital Management Co., Ltd. and director of E Fund. Mr. Yi Yangfang obtained a bachelor’s degree in science from Jiangxi University and a master’s degree in economics from Shanghai University of Finance and Economics.

Mr. Xin Zhiyun has served as chief information officer of the Company since May 2019 and deputy general manager of the Company since July 2021. Mr. Xin Zhiyun previously served as software engineer and editor of the Higher Education Press, principal staff member and deputy director of the Information Center, deputy director of the General Office, director-level consultant, director-level consultant (in charge) and director of the Audit Office of the Institutional Supervision Department of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, vice president, chief risk officer, chief compliance officer and chief financial officer of Essence Securities Co., Ltd. (now known as SDIC Securities Co., Ltd., same hereinafter) and director of Essence Capital Co., Ltd. Mr. Xin Zhiyun concurrently serves as chief representative of our representative office in Beijing and director of GFHK. Mr. Xin Zhiyun obtained a bachelor’s degree in engineering from North China University of Technology, a master’s degree in education from Beijing Normal University, a master’s degree in business administration (Finance) from University of Nottingham and a doctorate degree in engineering from Tsinghua University.

Mr. Li Qian has served as deputy general manager of the Company since July 2021. Mr. Li Qian previously served as trader and head (responsible for the overall work of the office) of RMB interest rate trading office of Financial Market Department of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, deputy general manager of fixed income sales and trading department (responsible for the overall work of the department), general manager of fixed income sales and trading department of the Company, and assistant general manager of the Company, general manager of the management head office of the Company’s securities investment business. Mr. Li Qian concurrently serves as chairman of the fixed income committee of the Company, chairman of GFHK and executive director of Value Partners Group. Mr. Li Qian obtained a bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree and a doctorate degree in economics from Renmin University of China.

Mr. Xu Youjun has served as deputy general manager of the Company since July 2021. Mr. Xu Youjun previously served as employee of the development department of Guangzhou Transportation Real Estate Company (廣州交通房地產公司), employee of the enterprise management department of Guangdong Zhujiang Investment Company (廣東珠江投資公司), manager of the investment banking department of Guangzhou Securities Co., Ltd., business manager of the investment banking department, assistant to general manager of the Hubei headquarters, assistant to general manager of the investment banking department, assistant to general manager of the investment banking general management department and executive director of the mergers and acquisitions department and general manager of the office of the Board of the Company, secretary to the Board, joint company secretary, securities affairs representative, chief compliance officer and general manager of the compliance and legal affairs department of the Company. Mr. Xu Youjun concurrently serves as director of E Fund. Mr. Xu Youjun obtained a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Xiangtan University and a master’s degree in economics from Sun Yat-Sen University.

Mr. Hu Jinquan has served as deputy general manager of the Company since May 2024. Mr. Hu Jinquan previously served as business assistant and business manager of the investment banking department, office manager and assistant to the general manager, director and managing director of the investment banking department, assistant to the general manager and vice chairman of the investment banking business management committee of the Company. Mr. Hu Jinquan concurrently serves as chairman of the investment banking business management committee of the Company. Mr. Hu Jinquan received his bachelor’s and master’s degree in economics from Southwestern University of Finance and Economics.

Mr. Wu Shunhu has served as chief compliance officer of the Company since May 2024. Mr. Wu Shunhu previously served as teacher at China Women’s Executive Leadership Academy Shandong College (now known as Shandong Women’s University), deputy director and director of training section and vice chairman of the educational training committee of Securities Association of China, principal staff member of the risk management office, consultant of the Shanghai Commissioner Office of China Securities Regulatory Commission, deputy secretary of the Party Committee and general manager of the asset management department of Zhongshan Securities Co., Ltd., general manager and legal representative of Zhong Xin Huijin Equity Investment Fund Management (Shenzhen) Company Limited (中新匯金股權投資基金管理(深圳)有限公司), deputy general manager, chief risk officer, compliance principal of GF Asset Management, general manager of the compliance and legal affairs department of the Company, chief risk officer and general manager of the risk management department of the Company. Mr. Wu Shunhu concurrently serves as general manager of the compliance and legal affairs department of the Company and compliance principal of GF Asset Management. Mr. Wu Shunhu obtained a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in economics from Shandong University, and a doctorate degree in economics from Renmin University of China.

Mr. Cui Zhouhang has served as chief risk officer of the Company since May 2024. Mr. Cui Zhouhang previously served as employee at Citibank (China) Co., Ltd., assistant to general manager, deputy general manager, deputy general manager (responsible for the overall management) of the risk management department of the Company, general manager of the human resources department of the Company, chief human resources officer of the Company and chief risk officer of GFHK. Mr. Cui Zhouhang concurrently serves as general manager of the risk management department of the Company and chief risk officer of GF Asset Management. Mr. Cui Zhouhang obtained a dual bachelor’s degree in science and economics from Peking University, a master’s degree in economics from Peking University and a master’s degree in finance from the University of Hong Kong.

Mr. Yin Zhongxing has served as the secretary to the Board, a joint company secretary and securities affairs representative of the Company since May 2024. Mr. Yin Zhongxing previously served as senior research assistant of Beijing Securities and Futures Research Institute (北京證券期貨研究院), senior research assistant, labor union member, assistant researcher, deputy secretary and secretary of the Communist Youth League Committee of China Institute of Finance and Capital Markets and executive director of the strategic development department of the Company. Mr. Yin Zhongxing concurrently serves as the general manager of the Board office of the Company. Mr. Yin Zhongxing obtained his bachelor’s degree in engineering from Beijing Forestry University and a master’s degree in economics from Peking University.