About HIGH-TREND INTERNATIONAL GROUP

High-Trend International Group is a pioneer in the global Shipping Decarbonization and Carbon Asset Management Platform. As an important participant in marine carbon neutrality that achieves win-win cooperation with shipowners, High-Trend has innovatively created a shipping decarbonization and carbon asset operation platform by integrating leading global resources and partners, thereby creating significant economic and social value.

High-Trend also actively engages in international cooperation, sharing technologies and experiences to promote low-carbon development in the shipping industry. It takes the lead in applying Onboard Carbon Capture (OCC) systems on ships, significantly reducing CO2 emissions. In addition, the company integrates artificial intelligence and big data into a comprehensive management system to optimize ship operations and carbon reduction strategies, and establishes "trusted carbon assets" through blockchain technology, ensuring the transparency and credibility of carbon reduction data.

The management team of High-Trend has a diversified background, covering large holding investment groups, internationally renowned shipping companies, leading international financial service institutions, top international consulting service agencies, and innovative green and low-carbon growth enterprises. This diversified management team provides High-Trend with a comprehensive perspective and rich experience, enabling it to effectively promote sustainable development in the complex global market.

Looking ahead, High-Trend is committed to setting clear carbon reduction targets and incorporating them into the development plan of the shipping industry. Through continuous innovation and collaboration, High-Trend is determined to contribute to a greener, more efficient, and sustainable future for the shipping industry.

EXECUTIVE TEAM

  • Jinyu Chang

    Co-Founder,Chairman of the Board

    Mr. Chang is a Co-Founder of High-Trend International, a holding company focused on the investment and development of projects involving municipal smart cities and smart street light points and project financings have exceeded $300 Million USD, with a significant portion funded by Phoenix Fund and Goldman Sachs. Mr. Chang served as the Chairman of the Board of High-Trend Technology Co., Ltd., a company focused on the investment and development of smart city projects.

  • Dong Zhang

    Co-Founder,CEO of Topsheen

    Mr.Zhang brings over 30 years of experience in the operation of shipping companies to the table. He has managed a fleet of 50 vessels operating on the West African route, demonstrating a profound understanding of the complexities and requirements of this specific shipping lane. His extensive experience in managing shipping operations has likely equipped him with the skills necessary to navigate the challenges of the industry effectively.

  • Shixuan He

    CEO

    Mr. He, with his 15 years of management experience, has accumulated rich industry insights and exceptional leadership skills. His career has spanned large-scale diversified holding groups, rapidly growing intelligent and connected innovation enterprises, and the new energy and low-carbon field, demonstrating his adaptability and strategic vision in various business environments and achieving outstanding results in expanding business cooperation with multiple international well-known enterprises. In 2014, after joining High-Trend Technology Co., Ltd. as CEO, Mr. He led the development of the smart streetlight project and introduced the innovative concept of "one road, one network, one platform" for urban infrastructure IoT. In 2015, he collaborated with General Electric (GE) to build China's first large-scale smart streetlight IoT platform project, with a total investment of 200 million RMB. Building on the success of this project. In 2020, Mr. He focused on new energy and low-carbon emission reduction projects, pioneering multiple projects in the field of green biomass energy and carbon asset development.

  • Zi Xia

    CFO

    Ms. Xia has been serving as the Chief Financial Officer and a director of company since July 8, 2024. Ms. Xia is the Founder of Aiken International Technology Co., Ltd., an international low-carbon industry accelerator, a position she has held since 2019. Prior to that, Ms. Xia co-founded Yike Talks, a podcast platform. Ms. Xia worked at Willis Towers Watson, a global consulting and advisory company, where she served as a Partner in charge of the marketing business for the Greater China area.

  • Pan Chan

    COO

    Mr. Chan has nearly 25 years of experience as an executive in internationally renowned shipping companies, possessing profound professional knowledge and extensive practical experience in the fields of container transportation and vessel management. Throughout his career, Mr. Chan has not only successfully led and managed several large-scale shipping projects but also actively participated in the development of shipping company computer management systems, demonstrating his exceptional talents in software development and database system management.

BOARD

  • Xuanhua Xi

    Independent Director,Chairman of Audit Committee

    Ms. Xi is the Chief Risk officer of DigiFT Technology Group, a Singapore-based on-chain capital market operation and service provider. Previously, she served as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of BOCOM International Holdings Co., Ltd., a Hong Kong-based and listed financial service provider. She has 30 years working experience in capital markets with affluent expertise in corporate finance and asset management.

  • Christopher Renn

    Independent Director,Chairman of Nomination Committee,Chairman of Compensation Committee

    Mr. Renn is a director of Professional Diversity Network, Inc. (Nasdaq: IPDN). He previously served as a director and senior vice president at Bluestone Capital, focusing on alternative assets such as technology, infrastructure, energy, and real estate. He was also a managing director at SIG, specializing in infrastructure development in emerging markets. Mr. Renn graduated from Harvard University.

  • Jing Sang

    Independent Director

    Ms. Sang is the Founder and Executive Director of CCEEE, an integrated platform to promote multilateral collaboration and communication in energy efficiency and low carbon policy, technology and financing. She also serves as Deputy Chairperson and Deputy Secretary-General of Energy Economy Committee, China Energy Research Society. She has expertise in national policy research on carbon trading and project management.

ADVISOR

  • Weihua Ma

    Advisor

    Mr. Ma served as the president of China Merchants Bank, successfully developing it into a leading joint-stock commercial bank in China. Since stepping down in 2013, he achieved significant accomplishments in the ESG field. He serves as the chairman of the One Foundation, promoting impact investing and modern corporate management in philanthropy, while also co-founding Alliance Sustainable Digital Technology Company to create an internationally recognized ESG rating system.