Basic Information
Kou Gang, born in 1975, holds a Ph.D. in Information Technology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Previously, he was a Research Scientist at Thomson-Reuters, a Professor and Doctoral Supervisor at the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, and Executive Dean of the Business School at Southwestern University of Finance and Economics. He is currently a Professor and Doctoral Supervisor at the Business School of Southwestern University of Finance and Economics, Dean of the Big Data Research Institute, a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, Deputy Director of Xiangjiang Laboratory, and Vice Chairman of the Chinese Systems Engineering Society. He has served as an independent director of Emperor Water China Group Co., Ltd. since January 2026 and as an independent director of the Company since September 2024.
The director has submitted a self-assessment report on his independence for 2025 as required, and there are no circumstances that may affect his independence.
Overview of Performance in 2025
Attendance at Board and Shareholder Meetings
| Meeting Type | Should Have Attended | Attended in Person | Attended Remotely | Authorized Proxy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Board Meetings | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Shareholder Meetings | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
The director believes that the convening and holding of the Company's board and shareholder meetings in 2025 complied with legal procedures. Major operational decisions and other significant matters underwent relevant procedures and were legal and effective. The resolutions of the meetings were in line with the Company's overall interests and did not harm the legitimate interests of all shareholders, especially small and medium shareholders. With a prudent attitude, the director carefully reviewed all proposals at the board meetings and raised no objections, voting in favor of all proposals except for those related to his own interests (remuneration).