CITIC Resources appoints Professor Lin Chen as independent director

Effective December 5, 2025, Professor Lin Chen has been appointed as an independent non-executive director and a member of the audit committee of CITIC Resources Holdings Limited. Professor Lin, 47, brings over 20 years of finance experience. He currently serves as the interim vice-president and pro-vice-chancellor (business) of The University of Hong Kong since June 2025, and chair of finance and Stelux professor in finance since 2013. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Florida.

Professor Lin's experience includes serving on bodies such as the Council of Advisers of the Hong Kong Institute for Monetary and Financial Research, the Fintech Advisory Group of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, and the Hang Seng Index Advisory Committee. He also holds independent directorships in other listed entities, including China Merchants Land Asset Management Co., Limited and Waterdrop Inc.

Under the terms of his appointment, Professor Lin will receive a director's fee of HK$400,000 per annum, with an additional HK$30,000 per annum for his role on the board committee. He confirmed no conflicts of interest that would impair his independence, and holds no shares in the company as of the announcement date.