Born in August 1978, the CEO of the Company. Mr. ZHANG Shaoyong is also currently a vice president, a member of the executive committee and the general manager of the China Business Group of TCL Industries Holdings Co., Ltd. and a director in various subsidiaries of the Company. Mr. ZHANG Shaoyong joined the Company after he graduated from Northwestern Polytechnical University in 2000. Starting from entry level, he successively worked as the manager, senior manager, vice president and general manager of various branches, business units and departments of the Company. During his tenure, he proposed the strategy of “brand upgrade campaign” and made valuable contribution to increase market share of the Group in the PRC market. He also introduced a series of smart household appliance products and laid down the foundation of TCL smart home ecosystem and IoT. Mr. ZHANG Shaoyong holds a bachelor’s degree from Northwestern Polytechnical University and an EMBA degree from Renmin University of China. Currently, Mr. ZHANG Shaoyong has also taken up a number of public positions such as the deputy chairperson of the EMBA alumni association of Renmin University of China, vice chairperson of China Video Industry Association and vice chairperson of China Household Electrical Appliances Association.