Annual Report 2012

8 PROFILES OF DIRECTORS, SUPERVISORS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT8.2 CHANGES IN DIRECTORS, SUPERVISORS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENTDirectors of the BankIn accordance with the resolution at the first extraordinary general meeting and Board meeting of the Bank in 2012 and upon approval of theCBRC, Mr. Wang Hongzhang commenced his position as chairman and executive director of the Bank from January 2012.In accordance with the resolution at the 2011 annual general meeting and upon approval of the CBRC, Ms. Elaine La Roche commenced herposition as independent non-executive director of the Bank from September 2012.Upon the conclusion of the 2011 annual general meeting of the Bank, Lord Peter Levene ceased to serve as independent non-executive directorof the Bank due to the expiration of his term of office.From 22 August 2012, Mr. Zhu Xiaohuang ceased to serve as executive director and executive vice president of the Bank due to his personalvariation of work.From 24 October 2012, Mr. Chen Zuofu ceased to serve as executive director and executive vice president of the Bank due to his personalvariation of work.From 22 November 2012, Mr. Lu Xiaoma ceased to serve as non-executive director of the Bank due to his personal variation of work.Upon appointment at the first meeting of the Board in 2012 and approval of the CBRC, Mr. Zhu Hongbo commenced his position as executivevice president of the Bank from February 2012.8.3 BIOGRAPHICAL DETAILS OF THE DIRECTORS, SUPERVISORS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENTDirectors of the BankWang HongzhangZhang JianguoChairman,executive directorVice chairman,executive director,presidentMr. Wang has served as chairman and executive director since January 2012. FromNovember 2003 to November 2011, Mr. Wang was chief disciplinary officer of the PBC.From June 2000 to November 2003, Mr. Wang was the president of Chengdu Branch ofthe PBC and administrator of Sichuan Branch of the SAFE. From April 1996 to June 2000,Mr. Wang was deputy director-general of the Supervision Bureau and director-generalof the internal auditing department of the PBC. From November 1989 to April 1996, Mr.Wang served on various positions including assistant president of Qingdao Branch, deputydirector of the General Administration Office, deputy director of the Finance PlanningDepartment and general manager of the banking business department of Industrial andCommercial Bank of China. From January 1984 to November 1989, Mr. Wang worked inthe Industrial and Commercial Credit Department and the General Administration Officeof ICBC. From September 1978 to January 1984, Mr. Wang worked in the Credit Bureau,Savings Bureau and Industrial and Commercial Credit Department of the PBC. Mr. Wangis a senior economist and a certified public accountant. Mr. Wang graduated from LiaoningFinance and Economics College with a bachelor’s degree in finance in 1978, and obtainedhis master’s degree in economics from Dongbei University of Finance and Economics in1997.Mr. Zhang has served as vice chairman and executive director of the Bank since October2006, and as president of the Bank since July 2006. Mr. Zhang was vice chairman ofthe board of directors and president of Bank of Communications Co., Ltd. from May2004 to July 2006, executive vice president of Bank of Communications Co., Ltd fromSeptember 2001 to May 2004. From September 1984 to September 2001, Mr. Zhangserved several positions in Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, including deputygeneral manager and general manager of the international banking department, anddeputy general manager of Tianjin Branch. From November 1987 to December 1988, Mr.Zhang studied international financial business in Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerceand Ryerson Institute of Technology. Mr. Zhang graduated from Tianjin College of Financeand Economics with a bachelor’s degree in finance in 1982 and a master’s degree ineconomics in 1995.74 China Construction Bank Corporation annual report 2012