China’s power industry has witnessed a significant leadership transition within State Grid Corporation’s provincial subsidiaries, with several top executives assuming new roles at both corporate headquarters and other major state-owned enterprises.
State Grid Headquarters Appointment
On May 29, State Grid announced Wang Zhiwei’s promotion to Vice President and Party Leadership Group Member. The veteran executive brings extensive provincial experience, having previously served as:
- Deputy General Manager of State Grid Jiangxi Electric Power Company
- Chairman of State Grid Jilin Electric Power Company
- Chairman and Party Secretary of State Grid Shandong Electric Power Company
Wang recently highlighted the challenges of integrating renewable energy during the National People’s Congress sessions, noting Shandong’s grid faced 61 days of record-breaking loads in 2023. “The contradiction between energy transition development and power supply security has become particularly acute,” he stated, emphasizing the need for coordinated development of flexible resources and a unified national electricity market.
Cross-Enterprise Promotions
The State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC) announced several key appointments on May 26:
China Electric Equipment Group
Yan Huafeng, former Chairman of State Grid Liaoning Electric Power Company, was appointed as Party Committee Deputy Secretary and Director of China Electric Equipment Group, nominated for the General Manager position. The 55-year-old executive brings decades of State Grid system experience.
China International Engineering Consulting Corporation
Guo Mingqun, previously Chairman of State Grid Tianjin Electric Power Company, took up roles as Party Committee Deputy Secretary and Director at CIECC, with nomination as General Manager. His background includes leadership at State Grid’s Economic and Technological Research Institute.
Corporate Profiles
China Electric Equipment Group represents a consolidation of China XD Group with several State Grid subsidiaries, boasting seven listed companies and total assets exceeding 156 billion yuan ($21.5 billion) as of 2023.
CIECC stands as China’s largest comprehensive engineering consulting firm, having completed over 150,000 projects worth more than 200 trillion yuan ($27.6 trillion) since its establishment 42 years ago.
These leadership changes reflect ongoing strategic adjustments within China’s power sector as it navigates energy transition challenges while maintaining stable operations across provincial networks.
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