With almost three decades of experience in the petroleum industry, Mr Shi Yanliang is a respected senior corporate leader and has held various leadership positions at various state-owned enterprises. Prior to this appointment, Mr Shi's principal appointment was as Chairman of China National Aviation Petrochemicals Pipeline Co. Ltd. He served as the General Manager of China National Aviation Petrochemicals Pipeline Co., Ltd between December 2018 and March 2023 before taking on the role as its Chairman in March 2023. He also served as the Executive Director of China Aviation Oil Import and Export Co., Ltd between August 2013 and September 2015, and was its General Manager between October 2009 and August 2013. Mr Shi holds a Master's Degree in Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering (Project Management) from Yangtze University, People's Republic of China, and is also a qualified engineer.