Yang Chen Cga, Mpa (March)

Yang Chen, CGA, MPA has extensive experience in financial analysis and management. Yang (March) began their career as a Marketing Analyst at Guoxin Yangzhou Power Plant Ltd. in 1996 and worked there for nearly 10 years. In 2005, they transitioned to the role of Project Manager/Senior Financial Analyst at Jiangsu Guoxin Investment Group Ltd., where they were responsible for financial analysis and reporting. Yang then joined Linamar in 2011 as an Accountant, rotating between three manufacturing plants and providing financial advice and analysis. In 2013, they became a Group Financial Analyst at Samuel Strapping Systems, before moving to Samuel, Son & Co., Limited in 2015 as a Senior Financial Analyst at the MFG Division. In this role, Yang monitors and analyzes operating results, prepares financial analysis for management, and participates in strategic business reviews and M&A activities.

Yang (March) Chen's education history includes the following:

- From 2010 to 2011, Yang attended Wilfrid Laurier University and studied Accounting.

- In 2010, Yang obtained a Certificate in Professional Accounting Practice from Conestoga College.

- From 2008 to 2009, Yang pursued a Diploma in General Business from Seneca Polytechnic.

- In 2003, Yang earned a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree from Nanjing University, specializing in Public Administration.

- Yang completed a Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering from Wuhan University, from 1992 to 1996.

In terms of additional certifications, Yang obtained the designation of Certified General Accountant (CGA) in January 2013. The certification was obtained from an institution called CGA.