Management
Mr. Hou, aged 45, has over 20 years of experience in the mining sector, including expertise in corporate management, financial management, audit, legal and compliance management. Since July 2001, Mr. Hou has held several senior executive roles with the controlling shareholder of the Company, China National Gold Group Co., Ltd. (“CNG”). From October 2014 to August 2020, he served successively as deputy general manager and senior manager of CNG’s finance department. From November 2020 to November 2024, he held the roles of deputy general manager and general manager of CNG’s audit and legal department. Since November 2024, he has been appointed as Chairman and general manager of China National Gold Group Hong Kong Limited. In addition, Mr. Hou has held senior management positions in several mining companies and is familiar with the production processes and operating practices of listed companies, bringing extensive experience in executive management.
Mr. Hou has participated in merger and acquisitions of various mining projects, and has extensive experience in assets injection, financial due diligence, valuation, and legal and compliance matters of listed companies. He led the establishment of a comprehensive compliance system of China Gold, presided over economic responsibility audits for multiple mining companies. Additionally, he has maintained strong working relationships with CNG, as well as domestic and international financial institutions and regulatory institutions.
Mr. Hou is a senior accountant with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Beijing Wuzi University and enrolled in part-time graduate studies in business administration at Asia International Open University (Macao).
Mr. Xie is the Executive Vice President and Corporate Secretary of China Gold International Resources Corp. Ltd. (the “Company”) having joined the Company in March 2009. Mr. Xie is responsible for overseeing corporate secretarial matters and managing compliance for the Company’s listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange and Hong Kong Stock Exchange. He also plays an important role in business development, project evaluation, M&A process, investor relations, public relations as well as manages the Company’s daily operations in North America and Hong Kong. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Xie had over 25 years’ experience in project management and material & mechanical engineering in the petro-chemical and oil-sand industry.
After joining the Company, Mr. Xie was involved in the Company’s HK IPO process, Jiama mine evaluation, merger and acquisitions and the recent bond issuance.
Mr. Xie is an alternative director of The World Gold Council on behalf of China National Gold Group Co., Ltd.
Mr. Xie is a Professional Engineer with APEGGA and holds a master's degree in engineering from the University of Calgary, a master's degree in mechanical and mining engineering from the Beijing University of Science & Technology.
Ms. Zheng Wang (“Ms. Wang”) has been appointed as CFO of the Company with effect from 15 May 2023. Ms. Wang, joined the Company in August 2012 and has served consecutively as staff accountant and accounting manager responsible for corporate financial management. Ms. Wang has extensive experience in financial reporting, internal control and corporate financing. Prior to joining the Company, Ms. Wang worked as business analyst and accounting manager for China Minmetals Corporation and IL CPA Society.
Ms. Wang holds the title of Accredited Senior Accountant in China and is a Certified Public Accountant in the United States. Ms. Wang obtained a master's degree in business administration from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA and a bachelor's degree in English from North China University of Technology.
Mr. Fu is a senior geologist and has over 18 years of experience in the mining industry. Since December 2021, he has served as Chairman of Tibet Huatailong. From 2018 to 2021, Mr. Fu served as Deputy Manager of the Mineral Resources & International Cooperation Department of CNG. From 2014 to 2018 Mr. Fu was Deputy Manager of CNG’s Resource Company Ltd. and Chairman of AOYOUTE Mining Ltd., Wulantaolegai Mining Ltd., Xingyuan Non-Ferrous Metal Ltd. and Daolundaba Copper Ltd. Mr. Fu was deputy manager of Tibet Huatailong between 2012 and 2014. Before 2012, Mr. Fu also held a key role in Strategic Development Department in CNG.
Mr. Fu holds Master degree in geochemistry from China University of Geosciences (Beijing) and Bachelor degree of Resource Exploration & Engineering.
