Changsha, China - November 22, 2010, Changsha, China - Tongxin International Ltd., a manufacturer of engineered vehicle body structures and stamped parts for the commercial automotive industry, announced that William E. Zielke has been appointed chief executive officer and chief administrative officer of Tongxin International Ltd.
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Mr. Zielke is a director of the Company and has more than 30 years automotive experience including an expatriate assignment in Europe. Mr. Zielke has been involved in the China automotive market for 14 years. He has served on various boards of directors with supplier firms in China, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Belgium and Korea. As part of his role on the various boards, he has served on various committees including the audit committee.
Mr. Zielke has authored board training modules and conducted board training. Outside the automotive arena Mr. Zielke is currently the Treasurer of a Brazilian/USA Joint Venture located in the USA. He has served as both President and Treasurer of civic organizations as well.
In connection with Mr. Zielke's appointment, Mr. Zhang Duanxiang was appointed Chairman of the Company.
Mr. Duanxiang is a director of the Company and is the Chief Executive Officer of Hunan Tongxin, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. He has more than 20 years of management experience in the Chinese automotive industry and, under his leadership, the company has become one of the top 50 companies in Hunan Province. His work has resulted in the successful establishment of the "Hunan Tongxin" brand within the China vehicle body industry segment.
During the past five years Mr. Zhang also has been recognized as one of the top 10 outstanding economic business executives and recognized twice as an excellent private entrepreneur in Hunan province. In addition Mr. Zhang is also a committee member of China Private Entrepreneur Association, premier vice president of Hunan Private Entrepreneur Association, vice president of Hunan Mechanical Industry Association, and vice president of Changsha Commercial Association. ■