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Executive Director
Mr. Li Ning (Chairman & CEO)
Mr. Li Ning has been the chairman (the “Chairman”), an executive Director and a member of the executive committee of the Company since June 2010. Mr. Li was also appointed as the chairman of the nomination committee and the chief executive officer (the “Chief Executive Officer”) of the Company with effect from 15 March 2012 and 22 May 2013 respectively. He is a director of various subsidiaries of the Company. Mr. Li is the founder of the LI-NING brand. He has been appointed as an executive director of Li Ning Company Limited (stock code: 2331) since 4 March 2004 and is currently its executive chairman. Mr. Li as appointed as interim chief executive officer of Li Ning Company Limited on 18 March 2015 and has been re-designated as its joint chief executive officer with effect from 2 September 2019. Mr. Li is the younger brother of Mr. Li Chun,a substantial shareholder of the Company as defined in the SFO and the uncle of Mr. Li Qilin, who is an executive Director. Mr. Li is one of the most outstanding athletes in the 20th century. In the 6th World Cup Gymnastics Competition in 1982, Mr. Li unprecedentedly won six gold medals in men’s artistic gymnastics events and was named the “Prince of Gymnastics” (“體操王子”) in the PRC. In the 23rd Los Angeles Olympic Games in 1984, Mr. Li won three gold, two silver and one bronze medals, making him the athlete winning the most medals of that Olympic Games. In 1987, Mr. Li became the Asian member of Athlete’s Commission of the International Olympic Committee. From 1993 to 2000, Mr. Li served as a member of the Men’s Artistic Gymnastics Technical Committee of the Federation Internationale De Gymnastique. He is currently an honorary member of the Federation Internationale De Gymnastique. In 1999, Mr. Li was voted as one of the “World’s Most Excellent Athletes in the 20th Century” by the World Sports Correspondent Association. After retiring from his athlete career in 1989, Mr. Li initiated the idea of LI-NING brand with the goal of creating the first national sports goods brand in the PRC. He has dedicated the past over 20 years to the development of the business of Li Ning Group, achieving great contribution to the development of the sporting goods industry in the PRC. Mr. Li is the non-executive chairman of LionRock Capital GP Limited. Mr. Li holds a bachelor’s degree in law from School of Law of Peking University（北京大學）, an executive M.B.A. degree from Guanghua School of Management of Peking University（北京大學光華管理學院）, an honorary doctorate in technology from Loughborough University in the United Kingdom and an honorary degree of doctor of humanities from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. In June 2010, Mr. Li was also conferred honorary fellowship from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Mr. Li has also been actively involved in charities via his “Li Ning Foundation” （李寧基金） and to support educational development in impoverished and remote areas in the PRC. In October 2009, Mr. Li was appointed by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) as “WFP Goodwill Ambassador Against Hunger”. * The shares of this company are listed on the Stock Exchange
Mr. Li Ning has been the chairman (the “Chairman”), an executive Director and a member of the executive committee of the Company since June 2010. Mr. Li was also appointed as the chairman of the nomination committee and the chief executive officer (the “Chief Executive Officer”) of the Company with effect from 15 March 2012 and 22 May 2013 respectively. He is a director of various subsidiaries of the Company. Mr. Li is the founder of the LI-NING brand. He has been appointed as an executive director of Li Ning Company Limited (stock code: 2331) since 4 March 2004 and is currently its executive chairman. Mr. Li as appointed as interim chief executive officer of Li Ning Company Limited on 18 March 2015 and has been re-designated as its joint chief executive officer with effect from 2 September 2019. Mr. Li is the younger brother of Mr. Li Chun,a substantial shareholder of the Company as defined in the SFO and the uncle of Mr. Li Qilin, who is an executive Director. Mr. Li is one of the most outstanding athletes in the 20th century. In the 6th World Cup Gymnastics Competition in 1982, Mr. Li unprecedentedly won six gold medals in men’s artistic gymnastics events and was named the “Prince of Gymnastics” (“體操王子”) in the PRC. In the 23rd Los Angeles Olympic Games in 1984, Mr. Li won three gold, two silver and one bronze medals, making him the athlete winning the most medals of that Olympic Games. In 1987, Mr. Li became the Asian member of Athlete’s Commission of the International Olympic Committee. From 1993 to 2000, Mr. Li served as a member of the Men’s Artistic Gymnastics Technical Committee of the Federation Internationale De Gymnastique. He is currently an honorary member of the Federation Internationale De Gymnastique. In 1999, Mr. Li was voted as one of the “World’s Most Excellent Athletes in the 20th Century” by the World Sports Correspondent Association. After retiring from his athlete career in 1989, Mr. Li initiated the idea of LI-NING brand with the goal of creating the first national sports goods brand in the PRC. He has dedicated the past over 20 years to the development of the business of Li Ning Group, achieving great contribution to the development of the sporting goods industry in the PRC. Mr. Li is the non-executive chairman of LionRock Capital GP Limited. Mr. Li holds a bachelor’s degree in law from School of Law of Peking University（北京大學）, an executive M.B.A. degree from Guanghua School of Management of Peking University（北京大學光華管理學院）, an honorary doctorate in technology from Loughborough University in the United Kingdom and an honorary degree of doctor of humanities from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. In June 2010, Mr. Li was also conferred honorary fellowship from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Mr. Li has also been actively involved in charities via his “Li Ning Foundation” （李寧基金） and to support educational development in impoverished and remote areas in the PRC. In October 2009, Mr. Li was appointed by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) as “WFP Goodwill Ambassador Against Hunger”. * The shares of this company are listed on the Stock Exchange
Mr. Li Chunyang
Mr. Li Chunyang is an executive Director and a member of the executive committee of the Company. Mr. Li joined the Group in June 2010 and is a director of 非凡領越體育發展（北京）有限公司, Viva China Community Development Holdings Limited and various subsidiaries of the Company. Mr. Li graduated from Peking University in 2004 with a bachelor’s degree in Finance. In 1989 and 1991, he won the World Gymnastics Championships.
Mr. Li Chunyang is an executive Director and a member of the executive committee of the Company. Mr. Li joined the Group in June 2010 and is a director of 非凡領越體育發展（北京）有限公司, Viva China Community Development Holdings Limited and various subsidiaries of the Company. Mr. Li graduated from Peking University in 2004 with a bachelor’s degree in Finance. In 1989 and 1991, he won the World Gymnastics Championships.
Mr. Li Qilin
Mr. Li Qilin was appointed as a non-executive Director in June 2013. Mr. Li has been re-designated from a non-executive Director to an executive Director and appointed as a member of the executive committee of the Company with effect from 13 November 2015. Mr. Li had been a director of Lead Ahead Limited, a substantial shareholder of the Company during the period from 15 June 2010 to 1 November 2021. Mr. Li has been appointed as a non-executive director of Li Ning Company Limited*(Stock Code: 2331) since 13 December 2017 and re-designated as its executive director with effect from 19 June 2018. Mr. Li has considerable experience in financial services industry and was an analyst of Persistent Asset Management Limited during the period from January 2010 to July 2013. Mr. Li is the son of Mr. Li Chun, a substantial shareholder of the Company as defined in the SFO and the nephew of Mr. Li Ning, the Chairman and the Chief Executive Officer and an executive Director. * The shares of this company are listed on the Stock Exchange
Mr. Li Qilin was appointed as a non-executive Director in June 2013. Mr. Li has been re-designated from a non-executive Director to an executive Director and appointed as a member of the executive committee of the Company with effect from 13 November 2015. Mr. Li had been a director of Lead Ahead Limited, a substantial shareholder of the Company during the period from 15 June 2010 to 1 November 2021. Mr. Li has been appointed as a non-executive director of Li Ning Company Limited*(Stock Code: 2331) since 13 December 2017 and re-designated as its executive director with effect from 19 June 2018. Mr. Li has considerable experience in financial services industry and was an analyst of Persistent Asset Management Limited during the period from January 2010 to July 2013. Mr. Li is the son of Mr. Li Chun, a substantial shareholder of the Company as defined in the SFO and the nephew of Mr. Li Ning, the Chairman and the Chief Executive Officer and an executive Director. * The shares of this company are listed on the Stock Exchange
Non-Executive Director
Mr. Victor Herrero
Mr. Herrero has extensive experience in corporate management and business operations in the consumables industry. From 2015 to 2019, Mr. Herrero served as the chief executive officer and director of Guess Inc. Before joining Guess Inc., he served as the head of Asia Pacific and managing director of Greater China of Industria de Diseño Textil, S.A. (Inditex Group). Mr. Herrero is also a board member of Global Fashion Group S.A., G-III Apparel Group, Ltd, Gruppo Coppel and Clarks. Mr. Herrero graduated with a Master of Business Administration from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University in 2003. He obtained a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration from ESCP Europe in Paris, France in 1992 and a Bachelor’s of Law Degree from the University of Zaragoza in Spain in 1993. He was also awarded “Best CEO in the Sustainable Apparel Industry” in 2018 by the European CEO Magazine. On 24 July 2020, Mr. Herrero has been appointed as the chairman and a non-executive director of a non-wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, Bossini International Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 592), the shares of which are listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange.
Mr. Herrero has extensive experience in corporate management and business operations in the consumables industry. From 2015 to 2019, Mr. Herrero served as the chief executive officer and director of Guess Inc. Before joining Guess Inc., he served as the head of Asia Pacific and managing director of Greater China of Industria de Diseño Textil, S.A. (Inditex Group). Mr. Herrero is also a board member of Global Fashion Group S.A., G-III Apparel Group, Ltd, Gruppo Coppel and Clarks. Mr. Herrero graduated with a Master of Business Administration from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University in 2003. He obtained a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration from ESCP Europe in Paris, France in 1992 and a Bachelor’s of Law Degree from the University of Zaragoza in Spain in 1993. He was also awarded “Best CEO in the Sustainable Apparel Industry” in 2018 by the European CEO Magazine. On 24 July 2020, Mr. Herrero has been appointed as the chairman and a non-executive director of a non-wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, Bossini International Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 592), the shares of which are listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange.
Mr. Ma Wing Man
Mr. Ma Wing Man is a non-executive Director and a member of the audit committee of the Company. Mr. Ma joined the Group in June 2010. Mr. Ma was a member of the nomination committee of the Company during the period from 2 June 2010 to 15 March 2012. Mr. Ma has over 20 years of experience in finance and administration. Mr. Ma has been employed by “Li Ning Foundation” as the financial controller since 2005. From 1992 to 2005, Mr. Ma had been employed first as accountant and later as financial and accounting manager of Jianlibao Holdings (H.K.) Company Limited, which was a wholesaler and retailer of Jianlibao drinks. From 1989 to 1991, Mr. Ma was employed as assistant accountant by Wong’s Circuits (PTH) Limited, which was a manufacturer of printed circuit board and a subsidiary of Wong’s International Holdings Limited* (Stock Code: 0099). Mr. Ma graduated from Hong Kong Shue Yan College (predecessor of Hong Kong Shue Yan University) in 1989 with a diploma in business administration. In 1993, he obtained a diploma in accounting from School of Professional and Continuing Education, University of Hong Kong. In 1998, he obtained a professional diploma for financial controllers & finance directors of foreign investment & foreign enterprise in China, which was jointly awarded by School of Management Zhongshan University, China and The Hong Kong Management Association. In 2003, he obtained a bachelor of business administration degree with honours in accounting from the Open University of Hong Kong.
Mr. Ma Wing Man is a non-executive Director and a member of the audit committee of the Company. Mr. Ma joined the Group in June 2010. Mr. Ma was a member of the nomination committee of the Company during the period from 2 June 2010 to 15 March 2012. Mr. Ma has over 20 years of experience in finance and administration. Mr. Ma has been employed by “Li Ning Foundation” as the financial controller since 2005. From 1992 to 2005, Mr. Ma had been employed first as accountant and later as financial and accounting manager of Jianlibao Holdings (H.K.) Company Limited, which was a wholesaler and retailer of Jianlibao drinks. From 1989 to 1991, Mr. Ma was employed as assistant accountant by Wong’s Circuits (PTH) Limited, which was a manufacturer of printed circuit board and a subsidiary of Wong’s International Holdings Limited* (Stock Code: 0099). Mr. Ma graduated from Hong Kong Shue Yan College (predecessor of Hong Kong Shue Yan University) in 1989 with a diploma in business administration. In 1993, he obtained a diploma in accounting from School of Professional and Continuing Education, University of Hong Kong. In 1998, he obtained a professional diploma for financial controllers & finance directors of foreign investment & foreign enterprise in China, which was jointly awarded by School of Management Zhongshan University, China and The Hong Kong Management Association. In 2003, he obtained a bachelor of business administration degree with honours in accounting from the Open University of Hong Kong.
Ms. Lyu Hong
Ms. Lyu Hong (also known as Lu Hong) has over 20 years of experience in global human resources management. She joined Pfizer Pharmaceuticals Limited（輝瑞製藥有限公司）in September 1993. Currently she is the head of human resources for Greater China region and Japan, Australia and New Zealand region in Upjohn US Employment Inc. (a group member of Viatris Inc.).Ms. Lyu had been a director of C&J Clark (No 1) Limited (“Clark”) from February 2021 to December 2021. Ms. Lyu also previously acted as a non-executive director of Pfizer Limited (BSE: 500680), a company listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange, from December 2015 to November 2016. Ms. Lyu obtained an executive master of business administration degree from Peking University in July 2006, and also obtained a bachelor degree in economy, major in international economy and trade from Dongbei University of Finance and Economics（東北財經大學）in January 2007.
Ms. Lyu Hong (also known as Lu Hong) has over 20 years of experience in global human resources management. She joined Pfizer Pharmaceuticals Limited（輝瑞製藥有限公司）in September 1993. Currently she is the head of human resources for Greater China region and Japan, Australia and New Zealand region in Upjohn US Employment Inc. (a group member of Viatris Inc.).Ms. Lyu had been a director of C&J Clark (No 1) Limited (“Clark”) from February 2021 to December 2021. Ms. Lyu also previously acted as a non-executive director of Pfizer Limited (BSE: 500680), a company listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange, from December 2015 to November 2016. Ms. Lyu obtained an executive master of business administration degree from Peking University in July 2006, and also obtained a bachelor degree in economy, major in international economy and trade from Dongbei University of Finance and Economics（東北財經大學）in January 2007.
Independent Non-Executive Director
Mr. Li Qing
Mr. Li Qing is an independent non-executive Director and a member of both the audit committee and the remuneration committee of the Company. Mr. Li joined the Group in December 2019. Mr. Li has accumulated over 27 years of experience in investment and asset management, merge and acquisition and business operation in Hong Kong and PRC. Mr. Li graduated with an executive M.B.A degree from Guanghua School of Management of Beijing University (北京大學光華管理學院) in 2006. Mr. Li has been appointed as an executive director of Crystal Clear Electronic Material Co., Ltd. (formerly known as Suzhou Crystal Clear Chemical Co., Ltd.) (Stock Code: 300655(SZSE)) in July 2016 and is currently its chief strategy officer. The shares of this company are listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. He is currently the chairman of both Jiming Asset Management (Shanghai) Co., Ltd and Ma’anshan Jishipujiang Asset Management Co., Ltd. He was appointed as the general manager of HuaAn Funds Management Limited from May 2010 to September 2014 and a director of China Investment Information Services Limited, from July 2001 to June 2010.
Mr. Li Qing is an independent non-executive Director and a member of both the audit committee and the remuneration committee of the Company. Mr. Li joined the Group in December 2019. Mr. Li has accumulated over 27 years of experience in investment and asset management, merge and acquisition and business operation in Hong Kong and PRC. Mr. Li graduated with an executive M.B.A degree from Guanghua School of Management of Beijing University (北京大學光華管理學院) in 2006. Mr. Li has been appointed as an executive director of Crystal Clear Electronic Material Co., Ltd. (formerly known as Suzhou Crystal Clear Chemical Co., Ltd.) (Stock Code: 300655(SZSE)) in July 2016 and is currently its chief strategy officer. The shares of this company are listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. He is currently the chairman of both Jiming Asset Management (Shanghai) Co., Ltd and Ma’anshan Jishipujiang Asset Management Co., Ltd. He was appointed as the general manager of HuaAn Funds Management Limited from May 2010 to September 2014 and a director of China Investment Information Services Limited, from July 2001 to June 2010.
Mr. Pak Wai Keung, Martin
Mr. Pak Wai Keung, Martin is an independent non-executive Director, the chairman of the audit committee, a member of the nomination committee of the Company. Mr. Pak joined the Group in February 2019. He has accumulated over 25 years of experience in finance, accounting and corporate governance affairs. Mr. Pak graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce from the Murdoch University, Australia in 1991 and a Master of Corporate Governance from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 2009. Mr. Pak is a fellow of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants, an associate of The Chartered Governance Institute (formerly The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators) in the United Kingdom and The Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute (formerly The Hong Kong Institute of Chartered Secretaries). Mr. Pak has been appointed as an independent non-executive director of Nan Nan Resources Enterprise Limited* (Stock Code: 1229) and Dragon Mining Limited* (Stock Code: 1712) with effect from 19 September 2017 and 5 November 2018 respectively. Since 12 June 2019, Mr. Pak had been an independent nonexecutive director of China Huiyuan Juice Group Limited, the shares of which were delisted from the Main Board of the Stock Exchange on 18 January 2021. Since 8 December 2017, Mr. Pak had also served as an independent non-executive director of Convoy Global Holdings Limited, the share of which were delisted from the Main Board of the Stock Exchange on 4 May 2021, and resigned on 11 February 2022. *The shares of this company are listed on the Stock Exchange
Mr. Pak Wai Keung, Martin is an independent non-executive Director, the chairman of the audit committee, a member of the nomination committee of the Company. Mr. Pak joined the Group in February 2019. He has accumulated over 25 years of experience in finance, accounting and corporate governance affairs. Mr. Pak graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce from the Murdoch University, Australia in 1991 and a Master of Corporate Governance from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 2009. Mr. Pak is a fellow of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants, an associate of The Chartered Governance Institute (formerly The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators) in the United Kingdom and The Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute (formerly The Hong Kong Institute of Chartered Secretaries). Mr. Pak has been appointed as an independent non-executive director of Nan Nan Resources Enterprise Limited* (Stock Code: 1229) and Dragon Mining Limited* (Stock Code: 1712) with effect from 19 September 2017 and 5 November 2018 respectively. Since 12 June 2019, Mr. Pak had been an independent nonexecutive director of China Huiyuan Juice Group Limited, the shares of which were delisted from the Main Board of the Stock Exchange on 18 January 2021. Since 8 December 2017, Mr. Pak had also served as an independent non-executive director of Convoy Global Holdings Limited, the share of which were delisted from the Main Board of the Stock Exchange on 4 May 2021, and resigned on 11 February 2022. *The shares of this company are listed on the Stock Exchange
Mr. Wang Yan
Mr. Wang Yan is an independent non-executive Director, the chairman of the remuneration committee, and a member of both the audit committee and the nomination committee of the Company. Mr. Wang joined the Group in July 2017. From May 2003 to March 2021, he was a director of Sina Corporation (“SINA”), which was previously listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market in the U.S. and delisted on 23 March 2021 after privatization. During the period from 1996 to March 2021, as the co-founder of SINA, Mr. Wang successively held the posts of chief executive officer and chairman. In May 2021, Mr. Wang has been appointed as an independent director of Weibo Corporation which is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market in the U.S. and the Stock Exchange (Nasdaq ticker: WB; stock code: 9898.HK). Mr. Wang obtained a B.A. in Public Law in July 1997 and a M.A. of Public Law in September 2020 from the Université Paris II in France.
Mr. Wang Yan is an independent non-executive Director, the chairman of the remuneration committee, and a member of both the audit committee and the nomination committee of the Company. Mr. Wang joined the Group in July 2017. From May 2003 to March 2021, he was a director of Sina Corporation (“SINA”), which was previously listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market in the U.S. and delisted on 23 March 2021 after privatization. During the period from 1996 to March 2021, as the co-founder of SINA, Mr. Wang successively held the posts of chief executive officer and chairman. In May 2021, Mr. Wang has been appointed as an independent director of Weibo Corporation which is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market in the U.S. and the Stock Exchange (Nasdaq ticker: WB; stock code: 9898.HK). Mr. Wang obtained a B.A. in Public Law in July 1997 and a M.A. of Public Law in September 2020 from the Université Paris II in France.
Mr. Wang Yan
Mr. Wang Yan is an independent non-executive Director, the chairman of the remuneration committee, and a member of both the audit committee and the nomination committee of the Company. Mr. Wang joined the Group in July 2017. From May 2003 to March 2021, he was a director of Sina Corporation (“SINA”), which was previously listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market in the U.S. and delisted on 23 March 2021 after privatization. During the period from 1996 to March 2021, as the co-founder of SINA, Mr. Wang successively held the posts of chief executive officer and chairman. In May 2021, Mr. Wang has been appointed as an independent director of Weibo Corporation which is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market in the U.S. and the Stock Exchange (Nasdaq ticker: WB; stock code: 9898.HK). Mr. Wang obtained a B.A. in Public Law in July 1997 and a M.A. of Public Law in September 2020 from the Université Paris II in France.
Mr. Wang Yan is an independent non-executive Director, the chairman of the remuneration committee, and a member of both the audit committee and the nomination committee of the Company. Mr. Wang joined the Group in July 2017. From May 2003 to March 2021, he was a director of Sina Corporation (“SINA”), which was previously listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market in the U.S. and delisted on 23 March 2021 after privatization. During the period from 1996 to March 2021, as the co-founder of SINA, Mr. Wang successively held the posts of chief executive officer and chairman. In May 2021, Mr. Wang has been appointed as an independent director of Weibo Corporation which is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market in the U.S. and the Stock Exchange (Nasdaq ticker: WB; stock code: 9898.HK). Mr. Wang obtained a B.A. in Public Law in July 1997 and a M.A. of Public Law in September 2020 from the Université Paris II in France.
Audit Committee
Mr. Pak Wai Keung, Martin (Chairman)
Mr. Li Qing
Mr. Wang Yan
Mr. Ma Wing Man
Remuneration Committee
Mr. Wang Yan (Chairman)
Mr. Li Qing
Ms. Lyu Hong
Nomination Committee
Mr. Li Ning (Chairman)
Mr. Pak Wai Keung, Martin
Mr. Wang Yan
The Group
Chief Executive Officer: Li Ning
Chief Financial Officer: Cheung Chi
Financial Controller and Company Secretary: Chan Tsz Ping
VP of Group HR & Administration: Ng Ka Yin Winnie
Clarks
Chief Executive Officer: Johnathan Ram
Bossini
Co-Chief Executive Officer: Cheung Chi
Co-Chief Executive Officer: Chang Min Huei
LNG Apparel and Footwear
Chief Executive Officer: Li Qilin
General Manager: Yu Huishuang
Amedeo Testoni
Chief Executive Officer: Massimo Bettio
NEI ZHUANG
Chief Executive Officer: Zhao Jianguo
Sports Destinations Development
Chief Executive Officer: Li Chunyang
All Star Ice Skating Club
President: Wang Rui
General Manager: Jin Yi
Sports Competitions and Events Management
LNG Esports and Sports Events
Chief Executive Officer: Li Qilin
Executive General Manager: Li Yunshan
E-commerce Operation Platform
E-commerce General Manager: Weng Jin Yi
Supply Chain
Senior Supply Chain Manager (Apparel): Du Ning
Senior Supply Chain Manager (Footwear): Wang Zhongbo