Sun Yafang

Sun Yafang
Native name 孙亚芳
Born 1955
Residence Guangdong, China
Alma mater University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC)
Occupation Chairwoman of Huawei

Sun, Yafang (simplified Chinese: 孙亚芳; traditional Chinese: 孫亞芳)[1] is a Chinese engineer who has served as the chairwoman of Huawei since 1999.[2] As of 2016, she is listed as the 38th most powerful woman in the world by Forbes.[3]

Background

She earned her bachelor's degree at the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC) in 1982.[4] Then, Yafang 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 Yafang worked for the Ministry of State Security of the People's Republic of China and linked her to the Chinese military.[5]

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]

References

  1. ↑ "China's Huawei seeks out a global role". Taipei Times. 29 March 2012. Retrieved 24 August 2012.
  2. 1 2 "Sun Yafang". World's Most Powerful Women. Forbes. Retrieved 24 August 2012.
  3. 1 2 "The World's 100 Most Powerful Women". Forbes. Forbes. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "Company Overview of Huawei Investment & Holding Co., Ltd.: Executive Profile: Yafang Sun" Bloomberg Businessweek accessed 8-23-2012
  5. ↑ Gertz, Bill (11 October 2012). "Chinese telecom firm tied to spy ministry; CIA: Beijing funded Huawei". The Washington Times via Highbeam Research. Retrieved 24 August 2012.
  6. ↑ "Sun Yafang Receives Prestigious Award « The Haven Shen". haven.ca. Retrieved 12 November 2012.



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