Independent Director

Mr. Si currently serves as the Vice Deputy Director of the Inner Mongolian Autonomous Region State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC), a special commission of the People's Republic of China, directly under the State Council responsible for managing China's state-owned enterprises, including appointing top executives and approving any mergers or sales of stock or assets, as well as drafting laws related to state-owned enterprises. He has served in this position since April 2010..  From 2000 to April 2010, he worked for Baotou Iron and Steel Group Co., Ltd., in the Inner Mongolian Autonomous Region in various senior management positions including General Manger, Director and Chairman.  Since February 2010, he has served as Vice President of China Iron and Steel Association (CISA), a national, non-profit organization founded in 1999 on the basis of China Metallurgical Enterprise Management Association. CISA members consist of China’s steel enterprises, institutions, societies and individuals in the iron and steel industry, which participate the organization voluntarily.  Mr. Si graduated from Beijing Science and Technology University with a degree in steel production.