Peter Z. Wang
Chief Executive OfficerPeter Z. Wang founded CAG, the parent company of Cenntro, and served as its Chief Executive officer since 2013. Mr. Wang began serving as Managing Director, Chairman of the Board, and Chief Executive Officer of Cenntro since it has been listed on Nasdaq in December 2021. Mr. Wang is an entrepreneur and investor in the electric vehicle and technology industries, and has founded or co-founded a number of companies in his career, including UTStarcom (a global telecom infrastructure provider), which went public in 2000, World Communication Group, an international telecommunication company, and Sinomachinery Group, a diesel power system (engine and transmission) manufacturer. Mr. Wang was named one of the Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business by Asian American Business Development Center in 2004, one of China’s 100 Most Innovative Businessmen by Fast Company Magazine in 2017, and one of the Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs by Goldman Sachs in 2019. Mr. Wang is also the chairman of the board of directors of Cenntro Enterprise Limited, a principal stockholder of the Company, and Greenland Technologies Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: GTEC), a transmission products manufacturing company. Mr. Wang holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Computer Science and Math, as well as a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Mr. Wang also holds a Master of Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University. We believe Mr. Wang is qualified to serve on our board of directors due to his extensive leadership and management experience, including his experience serving as founder and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of CAG.
Edward Ye
Acting Chief Financial OfficerEdward Ye is a seasoned financial executive who joined the Company in 2019 as Financial Director to the Company before becoming acting CFO. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Ye was a Senior Associate at Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (“Deloitte”) from September 2012 to August 2017 where he assisted in the completion of initial public offerings in the US and Hong Kong. At Deloitte, Mr. Ye served a multitude of clients in industries such as education, manufacturing, energy and resources, retail, customer service, real estate, transportation, and telecommunications. Mr. Ye earned a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Hong Kong Baptist University and a Master of Science in Corporate Finance from Bayes Business School of the City, University of London, (formally known as, the Case Business School).
Wei Zhong
Chief Technology OfficerWei Zhong has been Cenntro’s Chief Technology Officer since 2013 and became our Chief Technology Officer since Cenntro has been listed on Nasdaq in December 2021. Mr. Zhong has been instrumental in the development of our electric vehicle technologies and models, as well as the development of its supply chain. Prior to 2013, Mr. Zhong was employed with Hangzhou Jiuru Economic Information Consulting Co., Ltd., where he developed software for its enterprise information query platform. Prior to that time, Mr. Zhong served as a communication technology developer for Zhejiang Guangtong Network Technology Co., Ltd. Mr. Zhong holds a bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology from Zhejiang University.
Ming He
TreasurerMr. He was appointed as Cenntro’s Treasurer in May 2022. Mr. He joined Cenntro Automotive Group, the predecessor of CEGL as Chief Financial Officer in February 2014. Before his role at CAG, he served as the Chief Financial Officer of Shengkai Innovations, Inc. from March 2010 through April 2012, which completed its Nasdaq listing and public offerings. Between January 2007 and February 2010, Mr. He served as Chief Financial Officer of Zhongchai Machinery, Inc. From October 2004 until January 2007, Mr. He served as Senior Director at SORL Auto Parts, Inc. (“SORL”), where he guided SORL’s progress in the US capital market and closed a public offering in November 2006. Mr. He holds designations of Chartered Financial Analyst and Certified Public Accountant. He received his Master of Science in Accountancy in 2004 and Master of Business Administration in 2003 from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He also received his bachelor’s degree from Shanghai University of International Business and Economics (f.k.a. Shanghai Institute of Foreign Trade) in 1992.