Donghai Yu, CEO

Donghai Yu, 42, has been our Chief Financial Officer since December, 2007. Mr. Yu is newly appointed as CEO to lead the company to execute the expansion plan. He received his MBA degree from Oklahoma City University.

Dengyong Jin, General Manager of China Operations

Mr. Jin, 53, has been General Manager of China operation since 2001 and has more than 20 years of experience in the carbon industry. He received his degree in economics from Inner Mongolia Television University of China.

In 2004, Mr. Jin was named one of the "Top 10 Outstanding Managers in Inner Mongolia". In 2005, Mr. Jin was named the "Outstanding Entrepreneur" in Inner Mongolia. In 2006, Mr Jin was named one "China’s Top 100 Outstanding Entrepreneurs in Science and Technology."

Ting Chen, CFO

Ms. Chen has 3 years experience in PricewaterhouseCoopers New York office. She specializes in Alternative Investment Funds Group, serving hedge fund and private equity fund clients. Ms. Chen holds a CPA certificate and a Bachelor degree in Accounting and Economics from City University of New York.

Hongbo Liu, Independent Director, Chairman of the Nominating Committee

Mr. Liu is one of China's top scholars in carbon graphite studies. He is a professor at Hunan University in Hunan province. He has been granted a special annual allowance for outstanding scholars in China by the PRC Department of State since 1997. He had doctorate degree in engineering from Hunan University.

Philip Zhang, Independent Director, Chairman of the Audit Committee

Mr. Zhang is the chief financial officer of Universal Travel Group. He had more than 13 years of experience in portfolio investment, corporate finance, and accounting. He is a CPA in Delaware and a member of AICPA.

John Chen, Independent Director, Chairman of the Compensation Committee

Mr. Chen is the chief financial officer and director of General Steel Holdings, Inc. He was a senior accountant at Moore Stephens, Wurth, Frazer and Torbet, LLP before joining General Steel.