Born in 1955, Mr. Wang Jiaxiang is a senior engineer. He graduated from China University of Petroleum (the former East China Petroleum Institute), majoring in Drilling Engineering, and later received a Doctor’s degree from Tianjin University in Management Science and Engineering. Mr. Wang joined CNOOC in 1982. He successively served as Production Section Director, Chief Engineer, Deputy Director and Director of Drilling Department of CNOOC Bohai Corporation and Deputy General Manager of CNOOC Bohai Corporation. From 2001 to April 2005, he served as Deputy General Manager of CNOOC (China) Limited-Tianjin Branch, Executive Deputy General Manager and General Manager of CNOOC Bohai Corporation. In November 2004, he was appointed as General Manager of CNOOC Oil Base Group Limited. Since January 2007, Mr. Wang has served as an Assistant President of CNOOC and since December 2007 as General Manager of CNOOC Gas & Power Group.