Chan Zhenming

Company: CITIC Group Corporation
Position: Chairman

China’s CITIC Group Corporation is a leading Asian contractor working in the Middle East and North Africa through its subsidiary CITIC Construction. Its most notable project is the $3.7bn Algerian East-West highway, where it is working in joint venture with fellow Chinese contractor CRCC on the 1,216-kilometre, six-lane link.

Its chairman is Chan Zhenming, who has held the role since December 2011. He has built a long and illustrious career with CITIC and his previous roles include vice-president of CITIC Industrial Bank; executive director and vice-president of CITIC Group; vice-chairman and president of China Construction Bank; and vice-chairman and president of CITIC Group.

A major priority for Zhenming is preparing the firm for its capital market launch; the next step for CITIC, which has undergone a major restructuring as part of the Chinese enterprise reform programme. Zhenming graduated from the New York Insurance Institute with a master’s degree in business administration.

Website: www.citicgroup.com
Tel: (+86) 106 466 0088