“I would like to thank Mao Zhirong for his significant contributions to our Mainland development strategy over a pivotal period in the development of our markets; many of the projects that he has led have been foundational to our vision to build the Marketplace of the Future.”
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) has appointed Zhou Jiannan as Managing Director and Head of Mainland China Development, also becoming a member of HKEX Group’s Management Committee.
Zhou Jiannan succeeds Mao Zhirong, who after 10 years leading the Group’s Mainland Development team, will take on new responsibilities as Strategic Advisor, Greater Bay Area and China Commodities. Both Zhou Jiannan and Mao Zhirong report to HKEX Co-Chief Operating Officer, Bonnie Y Chan.
Zhou Jiannan will lead HKEX’s engagement with key Mainland regulators and partners
Zhou Joannan joins HKEX from Jiahe Asset Management in Shanghai, where he was Chairman since 2021. Previously, he was CEO at Everbright Securities, CEO at Dacheng Asset Management and had served in several roles at the China Securities Regulatory Commission, most recently as Deputy Director-General at the Department of Listed Companies Supervision. He was also Assistant President at the Shenzhen Stock Exchange.
The new Head of Mainland China Development holds a PhD in Economics from Beijing University, and a Master in Public Administration from Harvard University.
Zhou Jiannan will lead HKEX’s engagement with key Mainland regulators and partners, supporting the company’s ongoing strategy to leverage its unique China strengths, connecting China and the world.
“Further strengthening our Mainland China expertise, reach and knowledge”
Nicolas Aguzin, Chief Executive Officer at HKEX, said: “I would like to thank Mao Zhirong for his significant contributions to our Mainland development strategy over a pivotal period in the development of our markets; many of the projects that he has led have been foundational to our vision to build the Marketplace of the Future. I know that Zhirong’s knowledge and expertise will continue to be invaluable to HKEX as he helps to shape our business in the Greater Bay Area and across our commodities offering.
“I am pleased to welcome Zhou Jiannan to the HKEX family. Jiannan is a seasoned industry veteran with deep knowledge of the region’s financial markets and infrastructure. He has a unique background, having been a senior securities industry executive, regulator and a stock exchange operator and I know that his expertise will play a key role in supporting the Group’s future strategic development.
“In making these appointments we are further strengthening our Mainland China expertise, reach and knowledge, ensuring that we are placing this important market at the heart of our vision for the future and supporting the Group’s efforts to capture future opportunities.”
