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This list showcases the top China based CFO’ operating in the Manufacturing space. If you think a CFO’ is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on [email protected]
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Yonggang Gao
CFO of Semiconductor Manufacturing International
Yonggang Gao has been the company’s Non-Executive Director since 2009, as well as being a board member in two subsidiaries of SMIC, Semiconductor Manufacturing International (Beijing) Co., Ltd and Semiconductor Manufacturing International (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. Since June 2013, he has been the Executive Director and appointed as Executive Vice President of strategic business planning and on February 17, 2014 has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer. Gao has over 20 years experience in financial management and has worked as Chief Financial Officer or Finance Manager in various industries such as commercial, industrial, municipal utilities as well as various types of organizations state-owned, private, joint venture and government agencies. Prior to joining SMIC, he served as the CFO of the China Academy of Telecommunications Technology (DaTang Telecom Technology & Industry Group), the chairman of DaTang Capital (Beijing) Co., Ltd. and DaTang Telecom Group Finance Co., Ltd. and an executive director of Datang Hi-Tech Venture Capital Investment Co., Ltd. He also previously served as a director and Senior Vice President of Datang Telecom Technology & Industry Holdings Co., Ltd and is a standing committee member in the Accounting Society of China. In November 2004, he was appointed CFO of the China Academy of Telecommunications Technology by State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission. Gao graduated from Nankai University with a Ph.D in management. He has conducted studies in the field of financial investment, and has been involved in a number of key research projects and publications in this area. Gao is also a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia.
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About Semiconductor Manufacturing International, Semiconductor Manufacturing International: Semiconductor Manufacturing International (SMIC) is a semiconductor foundry providing IC foundry and technology services.
Phillip Tighe
CFO of Blue Bird Corporation
Phil Tighe has been Blue Bird’s Chief Financial Officer since March 2012. Before joining Blue Bird, Mr. Tighe worked for the Ford Motor Company for 36 years, holding a variety of positions that included financial control and strategic planning, both domestically and internationally, and has been stationed in North America, South America, Asia and Europe. Immediately prior to joining Blue Bird, Mr. Tighe was based in Shanghai with Ford where he was Executive Director of Strategy and Business Planning from 2006 to 2011. His prior positions included Vice President, Finance and Planning Ford Asia Pacific & Africa, CFO Ford Mexico, CFO Mazda Europe and CFO Ford Venezuela. Mr. Tighe received his Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Melbourne and his MBA from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in Australia.
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About Blue Bird Corporation, SEA Electric: Blue Bird offers a complete line of Type A, C and D school buses in a variety of options and configurations.
Jing-Sheng Wu
CFO of BYD Company
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About BYD Company: BYD is engaged in the research, development, manufacture, and distribution of automobiles, secondary rechargeable batteries and more.
Xiao Mingguang
Chief Financial Officer of Midea Group
Mr. Xiao Mingguang, holder of a Master’s degree, joined Midea in 2000 and previously worked as deputy CFO and Operations Head of the Company, Auditing Head and Executive Director of GD Midea Holding. Currently he is the CFO of the Company and Executive Director of the listed company, Wuxi Little Swan Co. Ltd., which is controlled by the Company.
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About Midea Group: Midea Group the group has emerged into a leading consumer appliances and air conditioning systems manufacturer.
Sung Hsiang Ling
Chief Financial Officer of MINTH Group
Sung Hsiang Ling is the Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) of the Group. Sung Hsiang Ling has over 18 years of experience in the accounting, finance and taxes field internationally. Prior to joining the Group, Sung Hsiang Ling was the CFO for Taiwan and HK listed companies (TSC Auto ID Group and Sandmartin Group). From 2007 to 2013, Sung Hsiang Ling was with HTC Corp where she served as the Finance Head of HTC China and Global Tax Director. Sung Hsiang Ling received her B.A. degree in Public Finance from University of Taipei in Taiwan, and she obtained her MBA degree from Reims Management School in France as well as Master’s degree in Accounting from University of Soochow in Taiwan. Sung Hsiang Ling joined the Group in April 2017 and was appointed as CFO in May 2017.
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About MINTH Group: MINTH Group is a leading supplier of exterior auto parts.
Huaibing Wang
CFO of Terrafugia
Huaibing Wang is the CFO of Terrafugia Inc., a Geely company. He has over 20 years of experience in various finance leadership positions in both automotive and industrial business. Prior to joining Terrafugia he worked for IDEX Corporation and Cummins where he worked both in China and UK. Huaibing holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and BA in Accounting from Shanghai Jiaotong University in China. He is an CIMA associate and received his MBA from Cheungkong Graduated School of Business.
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About Terrafugia: Terrafugia manufactures aircrafts for personal transportation.
Sunny Pan
CFO & Corporate Secretary of Highpower International
Sunny Pan joined Highpower International in January 2015 and has served as Finance Controller of Highpower International, and has served as the General Manager of Huizhou Highpower Technology Co. Ltd., the company’s subsidiary since January 2016. Before joining Highpower International, he held positions with subsidiaries of Philips in China. From December 2013 to December 2014, Sunny Pan was Finance Controller and a director at Philips Luminaire Manufacturing (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. and Finance Controller,managing director and legal representative at Philips Luminaire Manufacturing (Ningbo) Co., Ltd. From January 2011 to December 2013, he was Finance Controller at Philips Domestic Appliance & Personal Care Co., Ltd. , Zhuhai . Sunny Pan has ACCA (UK) and CICPA (China) qualifications, and has extensive experience in OX IFRS / China GAAP / US GAAP and holds a Bachelor and MBA from New York Institution of Technology.
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About Highpower International: Highpower International Inc. was founded in 2001 as a supplier of total solution for clean energy
Jie Li
CFO of China Automotive Systems
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About China Automotive Systems: Based in Hubei Province, People´s Republic of China, China Automotive Systems, Inc.
Roland Munkerod Andersen
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer of NKT Cables-china
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About NKT Cables-china: NKT Cables-china is a cables and wires supplier.
Zhao Hui
CFO of Xinguodu
Born in 1969, Chinese nationality, with no right of abode abroad, bachelor degree holder, he is now CFO of the company, in charge of financial work.
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About Xinguodu: Shenzhen Xinguodu Technology is focused on the design and R&D of technical services for financial communication systems and devices.
Hsiao-Lien Shen
CFO of Hermes Microvision
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About Hermes Microvision: Hermes Microvision (HMI) provides tools and solutions for the semiconductor manufacturing fabs.
Qiaolin Chai
Chief Financial Officer of China Coal Energy
Qiaolin Chai is the chief financial officer at China Coal Energy.
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About China Coal Energy: China Coal Energy engages in coal production, sales, and trading.
JiChuan Jin
CFO of JDB Group
JiChuan Jin is the Chief Financial Officer of JDB Group.
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About JDB Group: JDB Group manufactures herbal tea beverage.
Cai Yanhong
Deputy General Manager & CFO of K-Star
Born in 1974 and bachelor degree holder. From 2003 to 2007, she worked in Shenzhen International Enterprises Co., Ltd., as financial manager and CFO. Since 2007, she works in Shenzhen Kstar Technology Co., Ltd. as Deputy General Manager, CFO, and Board Secretary.
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About K-Star: Kstar offers high quality uninterruptible power supply products&solar inverters to more than 120 countries all over the world.
Zongyuan Qiu
Chief Financial Officer of Fangda Carbon New Material
Qiu Zongyuan is the chief financial officer of FangDa Carbon New Material.
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About Fangda Carbon New Material: Fangda Carbon New Material engages in the manufacturing and sales of graphite and carbon products.
Lou Guanliang
CFO of Heatwell Kawai
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About Heatwell Kawai: Heatwell Kawai is manufacturing electric housewares and fans.
Lou Guanliang
CFO of Heatwell Kawai
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About Heatwell Kawai: Heatwell Kawai is manufacturing electric housewares and fans.
Samantha Wong
CFO of Yingde Gases
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About Yingde Gases: Yingde Gases is a leading supplier of industrial gases and has established manufacturing sites in many regions of China.
Steven Fu
Chief Financial Officer of Hebron Technology
Mr. Fu is our Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Fu started his employment with Hebron Technology in January 2014. From 2009 through 2013, Mr. Fu was the Director of Asia Pacific, International Alliance Associates, with chief financial officer responsibilities. Mr. Fu earned his degree in Accounting from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. He has over 18 years of investment and financing experience in Asia, along with restructuring work experience. Mr. Fu is proficient in managing various aspects of the investment market across various industries. He has extensive experience in both the private equity market and the stock market.
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About Hebron Technology: Hebron, a developer, manufacturer and installer of valves and pipe fittings for use in the pharmaceutical, biological, food and beverages.
Zhao Zhiqiang
CFO of Svolt Energy Technology Co.
Zhao Zhiqiang is the CFO at Svolt Energy Technology Co.
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About Svolt Energy Technology Co.: SVOLT offers electric vehicle battery materials, cells, modules, BMS, and solar energy R&D, and manufacturing.
Xiuyong Zhang
CFO of Fuwei Films
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About Fuwei Films: Fuwei Films (Shandong) Co., Ltd. is a Chinese professional biaxially oriented polyester film (BOPET) manufacturer.
