Mr. ZHANG Xuegong - Chairman of the Board, Executive Director and Chairman of the Strategy Committee

Mr. Zhang Xuegong, aged 55, was appointed as a Chairman of the Board, Executive Director and Chairman of the Strategy Committee in Febrary 2026. Mr. Zhang graduated from Tsinghua University in July 1995 with a Master of Science degree in physical chemistry, and obtained a master of business administration degree from China Europe International Business School in November 2004.

Mr. Zhang joined China Chemical Import and Export Corporation in August 1995, and has since held various positions, including head of the personnel division and director of the president’s office of China Chemical Import and Export Corporation; deputy general manager and general manager of the logistics business division of Sinochem International Corporation; assistant to the general manager, deputy director and director of the strategic execution department of Sinochem Group Co., Ltd.; director of the strategic execution department of Sinochem Holdings Corporation Ltd.; and executive director, secretary to the Party Committee and general manager of China National Seed Group Co., Ltd. Between March 1999 and February 2001, Mr. Zhang served in the Company, during which he successively held positions including staff member of the phosphate fertilizer division, deputy director and director of the general office. From October 2022 to February 2026, Mr. Zhang served as secretary to the Party Committee and president of the chemical business division of Sinochem Holdings Corporation Ltd., secretary to the Party Committee and general manager of Sinochem International Corporation (Stock Code: 600500.SH), and director and chairman of Sinochem International Corporation. Since February 2026, Mr. Zhang has been serving as secretary to the Party Committee of Sinochem Fertilizer Company Limited.

Mr. Zhang has extensive experience in leading corporate development, is familiar with the agricultural and chemical industry chains and competitive landscape, possesses a thorough understanding of international business practices, and has strong capabilities in strategic planning, operational management, corporate leadership and business execution.