Brief biography of directors

1.       Liu Jingyu

Ms. Liu Jingyu (劉靜瑜女士), aged 52, is the chairwoman of our Board, as well as an executive Director and chief executive officer of our Company. Ms. Liu has been a Director of our Company since July 20, 2018, by election at the Shareholders’ meetings of our Company, was appointed as the chairwoman of the board of our Company on July 27, 2018 and has been the chief executive officer of our Company since August 6, 2018. Ms. Liu was designated as our executive Director on December 10, 2021. Ms. Liu is also the chairwoman of the board or a Director of Jiangsu Research Institute, Xiamen Company, Jiangsu Company, Shenzhen Research Institute, Wuhan Company, Hefei Company, Chengdu Company, Materials Company, Fujian Company, Jiangmen Company and Sichuan Company. Ms. Liu also serves as the chairwoman of the board of Jiangsu Power and Energy Storage Battery Innovation Center Co., Ltd.* (江蘇動力及儲能電池創新中心有限公司), an associate of our Company (“Jiangsu Power”). Ms. Liu is mainly responsible for overall strategic planning and operational decision of our Group. She is a member of our Nomination Committee and Remuneration Committee.

Ms. Liu has over 18 years of experience in business management. Prior to joining our Group, Ms. Liu, from April 2003 to June 2018, worked in Tianma Microelectronics Co., Ltd.* (天馬微電子股份有限公司), a company whose shares are listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (stock code: 000050) (“Tianma”, together with its subsidiaries “Tianma Group”), which is principally engaged in the research, manufacturing and sales of liquid-crystal display and its related materials with subsidiaries located in China, Europe, United States, Japan, Korea and India. Ms. Liu had served various positions in Tianma Group and her last position was director and general manager of Tianma. Ms. Liu was mainly responsible for the overall operation and management of Tianma Group and had gained extensive international experience during her tenure in Tianma Group, including mergers and acquisitions in Japan.

Ms. Liu has received many honors including:

• in April 2021, she was awarded the honorary title of “Model Worker in Jintan District of Changzhou City” (常州市金壇區勞動模範) by the People’s Government of Jintan District of Changzhou City;

• in February 2021, she was awarded the honorary title of “Advanced Person Contributing to Jintan District” (貢獻金壇先進人物) by the People’s Government of Jintan District of Changzhou City;

• in November 2020, she was awarded the honorary title of “Women Achievement Model” (巾幗建功標兵) in Jintan District of Changzhou City; • in February 2020, she was awarded the title of “Excellent Entrepreneur” (優秀企業家) by the People’s Government of Jintan District of Changzhou City;

• in November 2019, she won the award of “LiXiang Person of the Year 2019” (鋰想 2019年度人物獎) at the 4th International Summit on EV Battery Application* (第四 屆動力電池應用國際峰會);

• in June 2019, she was elected as the chairwoman of the first session of Jiangsu Power and Energy Storage Battery Industry Innovation Alliance* (江蘇省動力及儲 能電池產業創新聯盟); and

• in April 2016, she won the first prize of the “Industry Contributing Nation Jade Award”; (產業報國玉獎) awarded by the AVIC.

Ms. Liu has been a senior accountant recognized by the Senior Professional Technical Position Review Committee of China Aviation Industry Corporation I since December 2005 and a certified public accountant recognized by the Shenzhen Institute of Certified Public Accountants since March 2007. Ms. Liu was recognized as a registered valuer by the Shenzhen Association of Registered Asset Appraisers in 2001 and was recognized as a certified tax agent by the Shenzhen Registered Tax Agent Management Center in 2001.

2.       Dai Ying

Mr. Dai Ying (戴穎先生), aged 44, is the executive Director (employee representative Director), vice president and joint company secretary of our Company. Mr. Dai has been the vice president of our Company since April 3, 2019 and was appointed as our Director on December 2, 2020 and as our company secretary on January 6, 2022 (effective upon Listing). Mr. Dai was designated as our executive Director on December 10, 2021. Mr. Dai also acts as a director of Wuhan Company, Chengdu Company, Hefei Company and Jiangmen Company. Mr. Dai is mainly responsible for the investment, financing and capital operation of our Group.

Mr. Dai has over 20 years of experience in business management and investment and financing. Prior to joining our Group, Mr. Dai served as the deputy general manager and secretary of the board of directors of Shenzhen Tongyi Industrial Co., Ltd.* (深圳市同益實業 股份有限公司) from August 2018 to April 2019, and was responsible for the investment, financing and capital operation. Mr. Dai worked as the secretary of the board of directors in Tianma from November 2016 to January 2018, mainly responsible for the investment, financing and capital operation of Tianma. From April 2014 to January 2018, Mr. Dai served as an assistant president of Tianma. From May 2011 to April 2014, he worked at Ping An Fund Management Co., Ltd.* (平安基金管理有限公司). He worked in Da Cheng Fund Management Co., Ltd.* (大成基金管理有限公司) from October 2009 to May 2011 and worked at Ping An Insurance Company of China, Ltd.* (平安人壽保險股份有限公司) from April 2004 to October 2009. From May 2000 to August 2002, Mr. Dai worked at Yingda Securities Co., Ltd* (英大 證券有限責任公司).

3.       Zhou Sheng

Mr. Zhou Sheng (周勝先生) (former name Zhou Zisheng (周子勝)), aged 46, is our non-executive Director. Mr. Zhou has been our Director since December 8, 2015 and was designated as our non-executive Director on December 10, 2021. Mr. Zhou is mainly responsible for providing guidance for the overall development of our Group.

Since April 2017, Mr. Zhou has been the chairman of the board of directors and the legal representative of Jintan Hualuogeng, mainly responsible for the overall management of Jintan Hualuogeng. Prior to joining Jintan Hualuogeng, Mr. Zhou served as the deputy general manager of Jintan Holding from September 2014 to February 2017, where he was mainly responsible for corporate financing and standardized management of funds. He served as the general manager of Jintan Holding from February 2017 to February 2019, and from December 2021 until now, he has been mainly responsible for the overall work of its production, operation and management. Mr. Zhou also worked as the Financial Affairs Office of Jintan Municipal Government* (金壇市政府金融工作辦公室) as deputy director from April 2014 to August 2014, mainly responsible for planning and implementation of the relevant policies in relation to the development of the banking and financing guarantee industries in Jintan District. Mr. Zhou worked at the Finance Bureau of Jintan District* (金壇市財政局) as office director and deputy chief accountant of the budget section from April 2007 to February 2011, and as chief accountant from March 2011 to March 2014, mainly responsible for financial budget management. Prior to that, he worked as general budget accountant and deputy director of Financial Office of Xuebu Town, Jintan City* (金壇市薛埠鎮財政所) from August 1995 to March 2007, mainly responsible for management of financial special funds and internal audit work.

4.       Zhang Guoqing

Mr. Zhang Guoqing (張國慶先生), aged 49, is our non-executive Director. Mr. Zhang has been the Director of our Company since August 13, 2019 and was designated as our non-executive Director on December 10, 2021. Mr. Zhang is responsible for providing guidance for the overall development of our Group.

Since December 2016, Mr. Zhang has served at various positions of Jintan Holding where his current position is deputy party secretary and chairman of the supervisory committee, mainly responsible for the investment of Jintan Holding. Prior to joining Jiantan Investment, Mr. Zhang worked in Jintan Huijin Construction Investment Development Co., Ltd.* （金壇市惠金建設投資發展有限公司） from July 2013 to January 2015 and from February 2015 to December 2016, and his last position was deputy general manager and head of the general department. From June 2011 to July 2013, Mr. Zhang worked in Jintan City Finance Bureau as a member of the Economics and Construction Section. From June 2011 to July 2013, Mr. Zhang was a member of the Financial Law Enforcement and Inspection Brigade of Jintan City (金壇市財政執法稽查大隊). From December 2010 to June 2011, Mr. Zhang worked at Jintan Construction and Engineering Group Co., Ltd* (金壇建工集團有限公司), mainly responsible for internal control audit. He also worked at Construction Bureau of Jintan City in Beijing Office* (金壇市建設局駐北京辦事處) from December 2000 to December 2010, and his last position was chief of Financial Section.

5.       Li Yunxiang

Mr. Li Yunxiang (李雲祥先生), aged 45, our non-executive Director. Mr. Li was appointed as our Director on August 13, 2019 and was designated as our non-executive Director on December 10, 2021. Mr. Li is mainly responsible for providing guidance for the overall development of our Group. Mr. Li also serves as a director of Fujian Company.

Since February 2018, Mr. Li has been a member of the party committee and a vice general manager of Jinyuan Investment and mainly responsible for the investment management, financial management and direct equity investment in Jiayuan Investment. Since January 2018, he has been the chairman of Jinyuan Capital Management (Xiamen) Co., Ltd.* (金圓資本管理 (廈門)有限公司). From December 2007 to December 2020, Mr. Li served successively as the deputy general manager, general manager and chairman of Xiamen Financing Guarantee Co., Ltd.* (廈門市融資擔保有限公司, formerly known as Xiamen City Guaranty Co., Ltd.* (廈門市擔保有限公司)), and currently serves as a director of this company.

6.       Wu Guangquan

Mr. Wu Guangquan (吳光權先生), aged 60, is our independent non-executive Director. Mr. Wu joined our Group and was appointed as an independent non-executive Director on December 25, 2021 (effective upon Listing). Mr. Wu is primarily responsible for providing independent advice and judgment to our Board, thereby protecting the overall interest of our Company. Mr. Wu is the chairman of our Remuneration Committee and a member of our Audit Committee and Nomination Committee.

Mr. Wu has accumulated extensive experience in the field of corporate governance and business development through his past experiences. Mr. Wu has served as the chairman of the presidium of China Federation of Industrial Economics (中國工業經濟聯合會) from July 2019, which is a joint organization of the National Industrial Associations (全國工業行業協會) with its goal to actively promote the transformation of China’s industrialization and technology innovation. Since July 2019, he served as chairman of the Council of Federation of Shenzhen Industries (深圳工業總會), an organization aiming to nurture and establish associations of various industries, promote technological innovation and the transformation and upgrading of enterprises in industrial sector. From May 2017 to July 2019, Mr. Wu served as the chairman of the board of directors, and secretary of the leading party member’s sub-group (分黨組書記) at China Aviation Industry General Aircraft Co., Ltd.* (中航通用飛機有限公司) and was mainly responsible for its overall management. From December 2016 to May 2017, he served as special commissioner of AVIC. From February 2010 to December 2016, he worked at AVIC International Holdings Co., Ltd *(中國航空技術國際控股有限公司) (“AVIC International”). During his tenure at AVIC International, he held various positions and his last position was chairman of the board of directors and secretary of leading party sub-group (分黨組書記). From September 2002 to February 2010, Mr. Wu worked at AVIC Technology Shenzhen Limited* (中國航空技術深圳有限公司) (formerly known as AVIC Technology International Holdings Shenzhen Co., Ltd* (中國航空技術國際控股深圳有限公司) (“AVIC Shenzhen”)) where his last position was chairman of the board of directors and general manager. During the term of his office at AVIC Shenzhen, Mr. Wu also served as the chairman of several listed companies under AVIC Shenzhen.

7.       Wang Susheng

Mr. Wang Susheng (王蘇生先生), aged 53, is our independent non-executive Director. Mr. Wang joined our Group and was appointed as our independent non-executive Director on December 25, 2021 (effective upon Listing). Mr. Wang is mainly responsible for supervising and providing judgment to our Board, thereby protecting the overall interest of our Company. Mr. Wang is the chairman of our Audit Committee.

Mr. Wang has extensive experience in investment, financial and corporate management. Since April 2017, Mr. Wang has been a professor and doctoral supervisor in the Department of Finance of Southern University of Science and Technology* (南方科技大學). From July 2003 to April 2017, Mr. Wang worked at the Economics and Management School of Harbin Institute of Technology Shenzhen Graduate School* (哈爾濱工業大學深圳研究生院) as a professor.

8.       Chen Zetong

Mr. Chen Zetong (陳澤桐先生), aged 52, is our independent non-executive Director. Mr. Chen joined our Group and was appointed as our independent non-executive Director on December 25, 2021 (effective upon Listing). Mr. Chen is mainly responsible for supervising and providing judgment to our Board, thereby protecting the overall interest of our Company. Mr. Chen is the chairman of our Nomination Committee and a member of our Audit Committee and Remuneration Committee.

Mr. Chen has extensive experience on providing advice on corporate finance, dispute resolution and mergers and acquisition for listed companies and State-owned enterprises. Since August 2012, Mr. Chen has been a senior partner at Junzejun Law Offices (君澤君律師事務所). From 2010 to 2012, Mr. Chen was a counsel at King & Wood Mallesons (金杜律師事務所). From 1994 to 2010, Mr. Chen served at various positions at Shenzhen Intermediate People’s Court where his last position was deputy chief judge at the Company Liquidation and Bankruptcy Tribunal of Shenzhen Intermediate People’s Court* (深圳市中級人民法院(公司清 算與破產審判庭)). From May 2014 to June 2020, he served as an independent director of Hubei Sanxia New Building Materials Co., Ltd. (湖北三峽新型建材股份有限公司) (“Sanxia New Materials”), a company whose shares are listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (stock code: 600293). From November 2016 to 2019, Mr. Chen served as an independent nonexecutive director of Hong Kong New Sports Group Limited, a company whose shares are listed on the Main Board of Stock Exchange (currently known as Glory Sun Land Group Limited) (stock code: 00299).