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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Shanchun Huang, Director

Mr. Shanchun Huang has served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Company and a member of the Board since March 4, 2020. He served as the president of Wealth Index (Beijing) Fund Management Co., Ltd., which provides private equity fund management service, from March 2011 to March 2020, and as the president of Wealth Index (Beijing) International Investment Consulting Co., Ltd., which provides investment management and consulting services for non-securities related business, from August 2004 to March 2020. From May 2001 to June 2004, Mr. Huang was the vice president of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Corporation, a global automobile company headquartered in Hangzhou, China. Mr. Huang graduated from Hefei Staff University of Science and Technology in July 1986, majoring in news collection and editing. The Board believes that Mr. Huang’s significant experience in investment and management will be an asset to the Company and the Board.

Mingjie Zhao, Director

Mr. Mingjie Zhao was appointed as a member of the Board and Chairman of the Compensation Committee and a member of Audit Committee of the Board on July 15, 2020. Mr. Zhao has served as a director of New York Hua Yang, Inc. since April 2018. From July 2016 to March 2018, Mr. Zhao served as Chief Executive Officer of TD Holdings, Inc. (formerly known as China Commercial Credit Inc. and Nasdaq: CLG). Mr. Zhao was the Chief Operating Officer and a director of New York Hua Yang, Inc. from September 2011 to July 2016. Mr. Zhao obtained his Master of Business Administration degree from University of Bridgeport in Connecticut in May 2003 and his Bachelor of Science degree from China Eastern Normal University in Shanghai, China in July 1985. The Board believes that Mr. Zhao’s experience and extensive knowledge in management and public company is essential to the Company.

David Xu,  Chairman, director

Mr. David Xu, age 38, has extensive experience in financial services, enterprise management and investment banking.

From July 2022 to May 2025, Mr. Xu served as a middle and senior manager at China CITIC Bank, a comprehensive financial services provider, where he was responsible for assisting companies in going public. From June 2020 to July 2022, he served as a middle manager at China Construction Bank, where he focused on helping companies secure funding and complete initial public offerings.

Mr. Xu has been deeply involved in the public exchange listings of several prominent companies in both China and the overseas capital markets. He possesses in-depth knowledge of the listing procedures, regulatory frameworks and market environments across major international capital markets.

Mr. Xu obtained his Master's degree in Business Administration from The Australian National University in 2020 and his Master's degree in Law from the University of International Business and Economics in 2011.

Hu Li,  Chief Executive Officer

Hu Li has served as a director and Chief Executive Officer of FTFT International Securities and Futures Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company since January 2024, and as Corporate Secretary of the Company since June 2019. Since September 2021, he has served as an independent Director of Shineco Inc. (Nasdaq: SISI).

Mr. Li served as the chief supervisor of Anhui Yihai Mining Equipment Co., Ltd., a public company in the China NEEQ stock market (stock symbol: 831451) from February 2018 to July 2021. From September 2015 to February 2018, Mr. Li served as the Vice General Manager of Shaanxi Huipu Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.

Mr. Li obtained his master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Xi'an Technology University in 2008 and bachelor's degree from Xi'an Fanyi University in 1996.

Ting Ouyang,  Chief Financial Officer

Age 40, has served as the Financial Controller of the Company since August 2020.

Ms. Ouyang also served as Internal Control Manager of the Company from September 2020 to December 2023. Prior to that,

Ms. Ouyang served as the Chief Financial Officer of Wealth Index Capital Group from March 2016 to September 2020. Ms. Ouyang is a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) in the United States. Ms. Ouyang has over 10 years of senior financial management experience and is proficient in financial disclosures, ESG reporting, and investor relations for public companies listed in China and the United States. She has led multiple cross-border mergers and acquisitions as well as financing projects and is fluent in English and Mandarin.

Ms. Ouyang obtained her Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Beijing Union University in 2008.

MANAGEMENT TEAM

Honorary Chief Economist

Finn Erling Kydland (born 1 December 1943) is a Norwegian economist known for his contributions to business cycle theory. He is the Henley Professor of Economics at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He also holds the Richard P. Simmons Distinguished Professorship at the Tepper School of Business of Carnegie Mellon University, where he earned his Ph.D., and a part-time position at the Norwegian School of Economics (NHH). Kydland was a co-recipient of the 2004 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics with Edward C. Prescott, "for their contributions to dynamic macroeconomics: the time consistency of economic policy and the driving forces behind business cycles."

June 17, 2021, Dr. Kydland joined Future Fintech Group as Honorary Chief Economist.

Shanchun Huang, Director and Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Shanchun Huang has served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Company and a member of the Board since March 4, 2020. He served as the president of Wealth Index (Beijing) Fund Management Co., Ltd., which provides private equity fund management service, from March 2011 to March 2020, and as the president of Wealth Index (Beijing) International Investment Consulting Co., Ltd., which provides investment management and consulting services for non-securities related business, from August 2004 to March 2020. From May 2001 to June 2004, Mr. Huang was the vice president of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Corporation, a global automobile company headquartered in Hangzhou, China. Mr. Huang graduated from Hefei Staff University of Science and Technology in July 1986, majoring in news collection and editing. The Board believes that Mr. Huang’s significant experience in investment and management will be an asset to the Company and the Board.

Iris Zhao,  Chief Investment Officer

Ms. Iris Zhao has 10 years of experience in building and advising corporations through M&A and capital market transactions globally. Ms. Zhao is responsible for managing and coordinating company’s investment, liquidity and asset liability management in order to optimize investment performance within the risk management guidelines. At the same time, to monitor company’s portfolio of assets, devise strategies for growth, act as the liaison with investors, and recognize and avoid serious risks. Ms. Zhao is proficient in road-shows presentation, structuring and negotiating transactions and terms with international investment communities, governmental authorities and corporate finance.

Ms. Zhao served as the Managing Partner of Wealth Index (Beijing) Fund Management Co., Ltd., which is a top financial advisory service corporation which focuses on financial advisory, private equities investment and investment banking businesses. From January 2011 to February 2019, Ms. Zhao was in charge of international business planning and developing, investor relationship support and relationships with global investors.

In her early career, Ms. Zhao worked at SUNTV Video LTD as a Specialist in NYC. She brings experience of the media, business negotiation, and is familiar with international business activities. Bachelor of finance of New York City University and Montana State University. MBA from UP Diliman. Awarded Bachelor of Science with highest honor in Finance. Appointed to Beta Gamma Sigma, international association of elite business schools. Ms. Zhao is the Dame of Grace of the Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem, and the first Commander of the Grand Priory of China.

David Xu,  Chairman, director

Mr. David Xu, age 38, has extensive experience in financial services, enterprise management and investment banking.

From July 2022 to May 2025, Mr. Xu served as a middle and senior manager at China CITIC Bank, a comprehensive financial services provider, where he was responsible for assisting companies in going public. From June 2020 to July 2022, he served as a middle manager at China Construction Bank, where he focused on helping companies secure funding and complete initial public offerings.

Mr. Xu has been deeply involved in the public exchange listings of several prominent companies in both China and the overseas capital markets. He possesses in-depth knowledge of the listing procedures, regulatory frameworks and market environments across major international capital markets.

Mr. Xu obtained his Master's degree in Business Administration from The Australian National University in 2020 and his Master's degree in Law from the University of International Business and Economics in 2011.

Hu Li,  Chief Executive Officer

Hu Li has served as a director and Chief Executive Officer of FTFT International Securities and Futures Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company since January 2024, and as Corporate Secretary of the Company since June 2019. Since September 2021, he has served as an independent Director of Shineco Inc. (Nasdaq: SISI).

Mr. Li served as the chief supervisor of Anhui Yihai Mining Equipment Co., Ltd., a public company in the China NEEQ stock market (stock symbol: 831451) from February 2018 to July 2021. From September 2015 to February 2018, Mr. Li served as the Vice General Manager of Shaanxi Huipu Financial Leasing Co., Ltd.

Mr. Li obtained his master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Xi'an Technology University in 2008 and bachelor's degree from Xi'an Fanyi University in 1996.

Ting Ouyang,  Chief Financial Officer

Age 40, has served as the Financial Controller of the Company since August 2020.

Ms. Ouyang also served as Internal Control Manager of the Company from September 2020 to December 2023. Prior to that,

Ms. Ouyang served as the Chief Financial Officer of Wealth Index Capital Group from March 2016 to September 2020. Ms. Ouyang is a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) in the United States. Ms. Ouyang has over 10 years of senior financial management experience and is proficient in financial disclosures, ESG reporting, and investor relations for public companies listed in China and the United States. She has led multiple cross-border mergers and acquisitions as well as financing projects and is fluent in English and Mandarin.

Ms. Ouyang obtained her Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Beijing Union University in 2008.

BOARD COMMITTEES

  • Audit Committee
  • Compensation Committee
  • Independent Directors
  • Mingjie Zhao
  • David Xu
  • Mingyong Hu
  • Non-Independent Directors
  • Hu Li
  • Ting Ouyang