Sun Yafang
Sun Yafang (Chinese: 孙亚芳)[1] is a Chinese engineer and business executive who has served as Chairwoman of Huawei from 1999 to 2018.[2] As of 2016, she is listed as the 38th most powerful woman in the world by Forbes.[3]
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孙亚芳 | |
Sun Yanfang in 2012 | |
Born | 1955 |
Alma mater | University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC) |
Occupation | Engineer, business executive |
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Simplified Chinese | 孙亚芳 | ||||||
Traditional Chinese | 孫亞芳 | ||||||
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Background
She earned her bachelor's degree at the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC) in 1982.[4] Then, Sun started working as a technician at Xin Fei TV Manufactory.[4] In 1985, she became an engineer at the Beijing Research Institution of Communication Technology.[4] She began her career with Huawei in 1989 and became chairwoman of the corporation in 1999.[4]
A 2011 report by the CIA stated Sun worked for the Ministry of State Security of the People's Republic of China and linked her to the Chinese military.[5]
In March 2018, Sun Yafang stepped down as Chairwoman of Huawei.
Awards
In May 2012, she received the World Telecommunication and Information Society Award from the International Telecommunication Union.[2][6] As of 2014, she is listed as the 81st most powerful woman in the world by Forbes.[3]
See also
- Meng Wanzhou, Deputy Chairwoman & CFO of Huawei
References
- "China's Huawei seeks out a global role". Taipei Times. 29 March 2012. Retrieved 24 August 2012.
- "Sun Yafang". World's Most Powerful Women. Forbes. Retrieved 24 August 2012.
- "The World's 100 Most Powerful Women". Forbes. Forbes. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
- "Company Overview of Huawei Investment & Holding Co., Ltd.: Executive Profile: Yafang Sun" Bloomberg Businessweek accessed 8-23-2012
- Gertz, Bill (11 October 2012). "Chinese telecom firm tied to spy ministry; CIA: Beijing funded Huawei". The Washington Times via Questia Online Library. Retrieved 24 August 2012.
- "Sun Yafang Receives Prestigious Award « The Haven Shen". haven.ca. Retrieved 12 November 2012.