Joe Zhang

Joe Zhang has served as an independent non-executive director on their board since January 2016, Prior to that, he served as an advisor since August 2013. Mr. Zhang is currently the chairman of China Smartpay, a company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Mr. Zhang is also the author of Inside China’s Shadow Banking, which was published in 2013. Prior to working at China Smartpay, from 2006 to 2008, Mr. Zhang served as the chief operating officer of Shenzhen Investment Limited. Mr. Zhang also worked for various investment banks for 15 years, including 11 years with UBS. Mr. Zhang also has experience as a manager at the PBOC. Mr. Zhang is on the board of directors of nine other companies, including Fosun International Limited, Boer Power Holdings Ltd, Luye Pharma Group Ltd., Wanda Hotel Development Co. Ltd., Logan Property Holdings Co. Ltd., Huirong Financial Holdings Ltd., Zhong An Real Estate Limited, Yancoal Australia Ltd. and Sinopec Oilfield Service Corporation. Mr. Zhang received a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Hubei Institute of Economics and Finance, a master’s degree in Economics from the PBOC Finance Institute and a master’s degree in Economics from the Australian National University.