DIRECTORS

Mr. Duan Chuan Liang, aged 62, was graduated from the North China University  of Water Resources and Electric Power with a bachelor’s degree in Water Conservancy Engineering and Construction. He is the founder of water business of the Group and has over 30 years of in-depth and distinctive experience in the eater industry in China. He joined the group in 2003.

Ms. Ding Bin, aged 49, has over 20 years of experience in financial management and tax planning. Ms. Ding was graduated from Zhengzhou University of Technology in finance and computing management. Ms. Ding is a Certified Public Accountant in the PRC. Ms. Ding joined the Group in 2007.

Mr. Li Zhong, JP, aged 56, was graduated from the Beijing University of Chemical Technology with a major in Polymer Materials, and obtained a Master Degree in Business Administration from Saint Mary’s University of Canada in 1998. He held various key positions with central state-owned enterprises and well-known multinational enterprises. Since 2002, he has dedicated himself to urban public utilities with a focus on water affairs, as well as the investment, management and operation of infrastructure projects. Since 2004, he has been a director of Shenzhen Bus Group Co., Ltd. Mr. Li also serves as executive director of the China Overseas Friendship Association, the honorary chairman of the Hong Kong Volunteers Association and a Hong Kong member of the standing committee of the Beijing Municipal Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference. Mr. Li is also the chairman and executive director of Kangda International Environmental Company Limited (stock code: 6136), which is listed on the main board of the Stock Exchange. He joined the Group in 2015.

Mr. Duan Jerry Linnan, aged 34, studied in Beijing Normal University with a major in psychology. Mr. Duan joined the Company as the president assistant in 2011, mainly focusing on hotel operation and intelligent water businesses. At the same time, Mr. Duan assisted the directors of the Company in capital market and investor relations, etc. In 2015, Mr. Duan was appointed as the general manager of the hotel under the Group in Nanjing, and was in charge of the construction, procurement and daily operation of various hotels of the Group. Mr. Duan holds directorship or senior management positions in various subsidiaries of the Company. Mr. Duan is also the executive director and chief executive officer of Kangda International Environmental Company Limited (stock code: 6136), which is listed on the main board of the Stock Exchange. Mr. Duan has comprehensive experiences in human resources and corporate management. Mr. Duan is the son of Mr. Duan Chuan Liang, the substantial shareholder, chairman and executive director of the Company.

Non-executive Directors

Mr. Li Hao, aged 43, holds a Bachelor degree from Dalian University of Technology and a Master of Business Administration degree in Finance from Waseda University, Japan. Mr. Li has been with ORIX Corporation (“ORIX”, a substantial shareholder of the Company) since October 2007. He is currently the executive officer (responsible for Greater China Group) and general manager of Greater China Group at ORIX, a diversified financial services company and whose shares are listed on both Tokyo Stock Exchange and New York Stock Exchange. Mr. Li also serves as the director and president of each of ORIX (China) Investment Company Limited and ORIX Asia Capital Limited, both of which are wholly-owned subsidiaries of ORIX, and the director and the chief executive officer of ORIX China Industrial Holdings Limited, which is an affiliate of ORIX. He is also a non-executive director of Beijing Energy International Holding Co., Ltd. (stock code: 686), an executive director and the vice chairman of the board of directors of Shoucheng Holdings Limited (stock code: 697), whose shares are both listed on the main board of the Stock Exchange. He was a non-executive director of Haichang Ocean Park Holdings Ltd. (stock code: 2255), a company listed on the main board of the Stock Exchange. He joined the Group in 2024.

Mr. Bai Li, aged 51, graduated from Nanjing University with a doctorate. He served successively as deputy director and director of the News Department of the General Office of the People’s Bank of China (during which time he served as assistant to the mayor of Xicheng District People’s Government of Beijing, and concurrently served as secretary of the Party Leadership Group and executive deputy commander of the Beijing Financial Street Construction Command), and secretary of the Youth League Committee of the People’s Bank of China (at the division and bureau level). He is currently the Party Secretary and Chairman of Greatwall Life Insurance Co., Ltd., which is a shareholder of the Company holding approximately 5.02% of the Company’s total issued shares. He is currently also a director of Financial Street Holdings Co., Ltd. (stock code: 000402.SZ) and a non-independent director of Guangdong Construction Engineering Group Co., Ltd. (stock code: 002060.SZ), which are listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. Mr. Bai is also a non-executive director of China Datang Corporation Renewable Power Co., Limited (stock code: 1798) which is listed on the main board of the Stock Exchange. He joined the Group in 2025.

Ms. Wang Xiaoqin, aged 52, was graduated from the Shenzhen University majoring in International Finance, and obtained a Master Degree in Business Administration from the University of Ballarat in Australia. She has held senior management position in finance and technology companies, and has extensive experience in such fields. She joined the Group in 2004.

 Ms. Liu Yu Jie, aged 61, was graduated from University of International Business and Economic in Beijing and obtained a Master Degree in Business Administration. Ms. Liu has been working in Hong Kong, Singapore and the PRC for over 20 years in total and is familiar with the business environment and regulatory system of the three places. She has comprehensive experience in capital market, business promotion and corporate management; participated in IPO and underwriting of over 30 companies on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “Stock Exchange”); led and completed merger and acquisition of three companies in Hong Kong and Singapore; assisted capital raising and management of large-scale industrial fund for investment in China; acted as executive directors of listed companies in Hong Kong and Singapore which engage in utilities and infrastructure investment. Currently, she is also the executive director of New Universe Environmental Group Limited (stock code: 436) and Kangda International Environmental Company Limited (stock code: 6136), and an independent non-executive director of Zhongyu Energy Holdings Limited (stock code: 3633), which are listed on the main board of the Stock Exchange. She joined the Group in 2014.

Independent Non-executive Directors

Mr. Chau Kam Wing, aged 62, has over 30 years of experience in auditing, taxation and financial management and had been appointed as financial controller of a number of companies listed in Hong Kong. Mr. Chau obtained a Master Degree in Business Administration from the University of San Francisco, United States of America (“USA”) in 2000. He is also a fellow member of The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and a practicing member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Mr. Chau is currently the finance director of Winox Holdings Limited (stock code: 6838), an independent non-executive director of Carpenter Tan Holdings Limited (stock code: 837), Ching Lee Holdings Limited (stock code: 3728) and Kangda International Environmental Company Limited (stock code: 6136), which are listed on the main board of the Stock Exchange. Mr. Chau is also an independent non-executive director of Eco-Tek Holdings Limited (stock code: 8169) which is listed on the GEM of the Stock Exchange. He joined the Group in 2007. He is also the chairman of the audit committee and remuneration committee and a member of the nomination committee of the Company.

Mr. Siu Chi Ming, aged 44, obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (Accounting) from Hong Kong Baptist University in 2003. He is a fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and an associate of the Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute as well as The Chartered Governance Institute (formerly known as the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators). Mr. Siu was the executive director and company secretary of Jiu Rong Holdings Limited (stock code: 2358), which is listed on the main board of the Stock Exchange and an independent non-executive director of Ying Kee Tea House Group Limited (stock code: 8241), which is listed on the GEM of the Stock Exchange. Mr. Siu was a senior manager of a corporate finance division of a licensed corporation registered under Securities and Futures Ordinance (the “SFO”) and a licensed person registered under the SFO to carry on type 6 (advising on corporate finance) regulated activities. He has been involved in several corporate finance transactions including mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganisation and a variety of fund raising exercises. Mr. Siu joined the Group in 2016. He is also a member of the audit committee, remuneration committee and nomination committee of the Company.

Ms. Ho Ping, aged 53, was graduated from Inner Mongolia Finance and Economics College with a bachelordegree in accounting. She has over 15 years of experience in the securities industry in the PRC and was a seniormanager at the investment banking department of a securities company. She joined the Group in 2017. She isalso a member of the audit committee, remuneration committee and nomination committee of the Company.

Mr. Xiao Zhe, aged 39, has over 10 years of working experience in finance and investment. From March 2015 to December 2018, he worked as an investment manager in China Minsheng Investment Group* (中國民生投資集團), where he was responsible for investment management. From May 2013 to March 2015, he worked as ananalyst in securities research department of Shenwan Hongyuan Securities Co., Ltd.* (申萬宏源證券有限公司).From March 2010 to May 2013, he worked as an analyst in securities research department of Sinolink Securities Co., Ltd.* (國金證券股份有限公司). Mr. Xiao obtained a bachelor’s degree in Materials Science and Engineeringin July 2007 and a master’s degree in Finance in March 2010 from Shanghai Jiao Tong University in the PRC, respectively. Mr. Xiao joined the Group in 2024. He is also a member of the audit committee and remuneration committee of the Company.

Senior Management

Mr. Lie Chi Wing, Aston, aged 47, is the company secretary of the Company. He holds a Bachelor Degree of Business Administration (First Class Honors) from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. He is a fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and a practicing member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also a Chartered Financial Analyst. Mr. Lie has extensive experience in auditing and corporate advisory services with major international accounting firms. Mr. Lie is also an independent non-executive director of China Rongzhong Financial Holdings Company Limited (stock code: 3963), a company listed on the main board of the Stock Exchange. He joined the Group in 2010.

Mr. Liu Yong, aged 55, is the general manager of the Group. Mr. Liu was graduated from the Southeast University with a bachelor’s degree in Detection Technology and Instrument and obtained a master’s degree in Business Administration from Fudan University in 2014. Mr. Liu has been a senior water supply and drainage engineer since 2004 and he acquired the PRC Certified Asset Appraiser Certificate from the China Assets Appraisal Association in 1997. Mr. Liu has over 20 years of senior management experience in water project design, water construction project management and water plant operation in water industry in China. He joined the Group in 2006.