Highpower International Inc. (NASDAQ: HPJ) was founded in 2001 as an integrated clean energy supplier dedicated to R&D, manufacture and sales of Ni-MH and Li-ion rechargeable batteries, as well as energy storage systems and used battery recycling. With quality products and attentive service, Highpower has been recognized by many international top brands as one of their major suppliers.
In June 2008, Highpower was listed in NASDAQ, USA, a milestone of Highpower’s internationalization in capital, global market and professional management.

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Corporate Structure

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Management
With an international perspective, overall concept, and strategic development vision, the core management team leads Highpower to forge ahead and make continuous progress.

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George Pan
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
- George Pan received the Bachelor's Degree in Metallurgical Engineering from Central South University in 1990.
- George Pan founded Highpower in May 2001, as the CEO and Chairman of the board.
- George Pan was elected as the Deputy to the People's Congress of Shenzhen in May 2015.
- George Pan is currently the Vice Chairman of CIAPS and Zhongguancun New Battery Technology Innovation Alliance.
- George Pan was awarded "The 10th (2020) Person of the Year in China Battery Industry".
George Pan
Chairman andChief Executive Officer

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Sunny Pan
DIRECTOR, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
- Sunny Pan has ACCA (UK) and CICPA (China) qualifications, MBA from New York Institution of Technology.
- Jan 2015 to Aug 2016: Finance Controller of Highpower International
- Aug 2016 to Dec 2020: CFO of Highpower International
- Dec 2020 to now: CFO of Highpower Technology
- March 2018 to now: Director of Highpower Technology
- Before joining Highpower, he held positions with subsidiaries of Philips in China. From December 2013 to December 2014, Sunny Pan was Finance Controller and a director at Philips Luminaire Manufacturing (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. and Chairman at Philips Luminaire Manufacturing (Ningbo) Co., Ltd.
- From January 2011 to December 2013, he was Finance Controller at Philips Domestic Appliance & Personal Care Co., Ltd., Zhuhai.
Sunny Pan
DIRECTOR,CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

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Leo Liao
DIRECTOR, RESEARCH INSTITUTE PRESIDENT
- Leo Liao has served as the Director of Highpower Technology since December 2020.
- Leo Liao has served as General Manager and Head of Li-ion Battery Product Line of Huizhou Highpower successively since October 2017.
- Leo Liao has served as the president of Research Institute since June 2017.
- Before this, Leo Liao served as an engineer, Manager, Deputy Chief Engineer, Deputy General Manager and Head of Ni-MH Battery Product Line of Shenzhen Highpower since he joined Highpower International in 2003.
- Leo Liao received a bachelor's degree in 1990, and a master's degree in 2014 in Metallurgical Engineering from Central South University. Now he is a doctoral student in chemistry and chemical engineering in Central South University.
Leo Liao
DIRECTOR,RESEARCH INSTITUTE PRESIDENT

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Terry Guo
Director, Chief Product & User Officer
- May 2020 to now: The Chief Product & User Officer.
- Jan 2011 to May 2020: Terry Guo served successively as the Deputy General Manager and General Manager of Icon Energy System.
- March 2007 to Dec 2010: Terry Guo served as the Senior Deputy Manager of Highpower R&D.
- Before joining Highpower, he successively worked as an engineer and a senior engineer in Shandong Hualing Electronics Co., Ltd. and Shenzhen Jieba Battery Co., Ltd.
- Terry Guo received the Bachelor's Degree from Shandong University, and the MBA Degree from Fudan University.
Terry Guo
Director,Chief Product & User Officer
About Us
Culture
Highpower International Inc. adheres to the core values of “Integrity, Pragmatism, and Responsible Continual Growth” and to “Providing Worldwide Customers with Excellent Clean Energy Solutions” as its mission. Building its brand by integrity of conduct, and returns customers with high-quality products and sincere service. The company commits its mission through efficient management, distinguished design and good service. Our company implements the concept of “Green Manufacturing”, persists in the course of sustainability, honors the commitments on energy-saving and environmental protection, actively fulfills social responsibilities and commitments to the society.
Quality Policy
Quality Management, Customer-Oriented, Strive for Better, Improve Constantly
Environment Policy
Observing Law and Discipline, Pollution Prevention, Energy Efficiency and Waste Reduction, Improve Constantly
HSF Policy
Green Manufacturing, Satisfy Customers, Observing Law and Discipline, Improve Constantly
Social Responsibility Policy
Observing Law and Discipline, Ensure the Rights of Employees, Build a Harmonious Company
Business Ethics Policy
New Development Way Based on Regulations, Zero Tolerance Fosters a Perfect Team
Vision
Provide leading clean energy solutions to customers worldwide
Mission
Continue to grow and expand as an international leader in clean energy solutions
Core Values
Pragmatic, responsible and sustainable
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Milestones
2020
- Shenzhen Highpower Technology Co., Ltd. joined Zhongguancun New Battery Technology Innovation Alliance, and was elected vice president of the unit.
- Huizhou Highpower Technology Co., Ltd. has won the "Green Factory" certification issued by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
- Mr. Pan, Chairman of Highpower, was awarded "The 10th (2020) Person of the Year in China Battery Industry".
- Tonghu industrial park in Huizhou launched a groundbreaking ceremony.
2017
- Test Center of Huizhou Highpower Technology Co., Ltd. was acquired laboratory accreditation certification ISO/IEC 17025: 2005 by CNAS.
- Huizhou Highpower Technology Co., Ltd has entered into an equity transfer and capital increase agreement.
2016
- Highpower entered into an equity purchase agreement with Huizhou Yipeng Energy Technology Co., Ltd..
- Huizhou Highpower Technology Co., Ltd. has been certified ISO/TS 16949: 2009, for designing and manufacturing of lithium-ion traction secondary cells for electric vehicle.
- Springpower Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. was acquired "Quality Improvement Award".
- Springpower Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. was honored "2015 Science and Technology Innovation Award in Longgua New District".
- Highpower International(NASDAQ: HPJ)was awarded as "the Most Valuable Investment Listed company on Li-ion Battery".
2015
- All of Highpower's subsidiaries received the certification of "High and New Technology Enterprise".
- Huizhou Highpower Technology Co., Ltd.'s project of industrial construction on Li-ion battery was rated as "Top 50 Key Cultivating Projects of Modern Industry in Hiucheng District".
- Highpower International was authorized invention patents on battery safety technology by USPTO. (Patent No. :US 13/673634)
- Highpower was honored as "AA Customer of China Export & Credit Insurance Corporation in 2015".
- Shenzhen Highpower Technology Co., Ltd. was awarded "the Backbone Enterprise of quality City in Shenzhen" status and certification.
2014
- Huizhou Highpower Technology Co., Ltd. acquired Samsung's supplier audit approval, entering into Samsung's supply chain.
- Huizhou Highpower Technology Co., Ltd. and Springpower Technology Co., Ltd qualified as Sony's green partner.
- Ganzhou Highpower Technology Co., Ltd. and Icon Energy System Co., Ltd. were awarded National High-Tech Enterprise status and certification.
- Highpower's HEV/PHEV Lithium-ion Power Battery successfully received product approval from China's National Quality Control & Inspection Center for Business, marking Highpower's entery into the market of lithium-ion batteries for electrical vehicles on a large scale.
- Ganzhou Highpower Technology Co., Ltd. industrial park went into operation.
2013
- Highpower qualified as a committee member of American STP1642 UL Security Laboratory Standards Technical Committee (the only qualified battery company in China including Taiwan).
- Highpower's trademark "HFR" won the Famous Trademark Certificate of Guangdong Province.
- Highpower wins and award from "Guangdong Informatization and Industrialization Fusion---Four 100 Demonstration Project".
- Highpower was identified as a AAA standard enterprise in Shenzhen city.
- Springpower Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. was identified to be one of the First National New High-tech Enterprises in Shenzhen in 2013.
- Highpower wins the highest quality award in the public service field set up by Longgang People's Government---District Quality Award.
- Highpower wins the Annual Scientific and Technological Invention Award in the Longgang District of Shenzhen for 2011-2012.
- Highpower provides power supply solutions for the Racing Team of Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT) in the Formula Student China 2013 (FSC).
- The industrial park of Ganzhou Highpower Technology Co., Ltd. was completed.
- The industrial park of Huizhou Highpower Technology Co., Ltd. was formally put into production.
2012
- Highpower purchases land rights in Ganzhou City, Jiangxi Province for a full-scale battery and electronic waste recycling business.
- Completed build-out of Huizhou, Guangdong Province factory.
2011
- A groundbreaking ceremony is held for Ganzhou Highpower Technology Co., Ltd.
- Highpower Co., Ltd. is assessed as an A-grade credit rating corporation by Shenzhen Joint Credit Management.
- A strong Hong Kong office is established.
2010
- Icon Energy System (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. established.
- Highpower signs investment letter of intent with Zhanggong District Government to build the first domestic clean energy production and research facility.
- Highpower research and development institute established.
- Symposium for clean energy attended by Hong Lihe, Vice Governor of Jiangxi Province, Jiangxi Province government leaders of the Provincial Department of Commerce, the Provincial State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC) and the Provincial Industry and Information Committee.
- Battery industry expert Wang Jisan appointed as Honorary President of Highpower Research and Devleopment Institute.
- Ganzhou Highpower Technology Co., Ltd. incorporated.
- Research and Development Center partnership established with German-based Freudenberg to form Freudenberg (Chinese) Testing Center.
- Highpower wins the "Cleaner Production Enterprises in Shenzhen City" award.
- Highpower Sunshine Scholarship Foundation established.
- Highpower is identified as the "Hong Kong-Guangdong Cleaner Production Partners (manufacturing)" by the Hong Kong Government's Environment Bureau and Guangdong Province's Economic and Information Technology Commission. Highpower is the only enterprise to receive the award in the China battery industry.
2009
- Groundbreaking ceremony held at Highpower Huizhou Industrial Park.
- Highpower selected as the first batch of "Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau RMB cross-border trade settlement pilot units".
- Highpower USA office established.
2008
- Production commences at B2 factory in Shenzhen. Initial production capacity reaches 750,000 Ni-MH battery pieces per day.
- Highpower receives AQSIQ "Green Passage Enterprises" qualification.
- Highpower begins trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol "HPJ".
- Patented product "NI-MH batteries that can be stored for a long-term" acquired.
- Highpower identified as a "state-level high-tech enterprise" by Shenzhen City's Science and Technology Bureau, Bureau of Finance, State Taxation Bureau and Local City Taxation Bureau.
2007
- Springpower Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. founded.
- Highpower acquires United States-based company SRKP.
2006
- C factory area increases Ni-MH battery production capacity to 600,000 pieces per day.
- Highpower Ni-MH Battery research and devleopment center established.
- Highpower's B1 branch factory commences battery production.
- Highpower establishes post-doctoral research and development base at Central South University.
- Highpower honored as an "Advanced Battery Materials Engineering Research Center" by the Ministry of Education.
- Industrial wastewater treatment system opened for life sewage recycling.
2005
- Highpower obtains first authorized patent.
- Highpower becomes Ni-MH rechargeable battery supplier for a globally recognized battery brand.
2004
- Highpower obtains "HFR", "Highpower" trademark.
- Highpower receives OVONIC patent license.
- Highpower nickel-metal hydride products receive recognition by SGS as environmentally friendly.
- Shenzhen Municipal Science, Technology and Information Bureau identifies Highpower as a "Shenzhen High-Tech Enterprise".
2003
- Highpower receives CE Certification.
2002
- Highpower moves headquarters from Guangzhou City to Luoshan Industrial Zone, Pinghu Town, Shenzhen City.
- Highpower receives ISO9001:2000 certification.
2001
- Highpower Technology Co., Ltd. established in Guangzhou City, China.
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Certifications

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Social Responsibility
ISO14001 and QC08000 certifications
Environmentally friendly factories
Environmentally friendly products
Recycling Economy
Product innovation
Product Quality and Services
Highpower International believes that success in the battery industry hinges on creating production that meet market demands and developing services that meet our clients satisfaction. In addition, a companywide dedication to continually improve our quality systems will result in a more satisfied customer with gloval partnerships based on trust and transparency.
Supply chain management
Highpower International has received the Social Accountability 8000 International standard (SA8000) certification.
Basic rights and interests
Highpower International believes the strength of organization is founded in the character and talents of the people we employ.Creating an effective platform for them to succeed is Highpower's responsibility.Such platforms include:
Communication management
Occupational health and safety
Management of safe industrial production
Humanistic concern
Educational benefit
Environmental protection and charity
Declaration of Metal Conflict-free
Conflict metals, i.e. Au, Ta, W, Sn, Co etc, extraction from the mines in conflict areas controlled by non-governmental military groups or illegal military factions in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). While, these metals may be used in the electronic products. Purchasing metals from metal conflict area will encourage the conflict behavior. Thus EICC and GeSI remind electronics manufacturers to avoid using conflict metals.Based on social responsibility and practice of international justice, Highpower International Inc. commits:
1. Highpower International Inc. supports and commits not to purchase any conflict metals originated from DRC and its adjoining countries as raw material;
2. Highpower International Inc. requires suppliers to participate in the practice not purchasing any conflict metals originated from DRC and its adjoining countries, which is one of the criteria of supplier selection and qualification.
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1.Fundamental Guidelines for Cooperation with Suppliers;
2.Anti-fraud Policy;
3.Environmental Policy;
4.Labor Rights Protection Policy;