Zhang Gengsheng (Chinese: 章更生; pinyin: Zhāng Gēngshēng; born May 1960) is a Chinese executive and economist who served as vice governor of the China Construction Bank from 2013 to 2020. As of November 2024 he was under investigation by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection.[1]

Zhang Gengsheng
章更生
Vice Governor of the China Construction Bank
In office
April 2013 – December 2020
GovernorZhang Jianguo [zh]
Wang Zuji [zh]
Liu Guiping
Personal details
BornMay 1960 (age 64)
Dongzhi County, Anhui, China
Political partyChinese Communist Party
Alma materDongbei University of Finance and Economics
Peking University

Early life and education

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Zhang was born in Dongzhi County, Anhui, in May 1960.[2] In 1984 he graduated from Liaoning College of Finance and Economics (now Dongbei University of Finance and Economics).[2] In 2010, he obtained a master's degree in business administration for senior management from Peking University.[2]

Career

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In December 1996, Zhang became vice governor of Three Gorges Branch of the China Construction Bank, rising to governor in September 1998.[2] He served as deputy general manager of the Business Department of China Construction Bank in June 2000, and three years later promoted to the general manager position.[2] He also served as general manager of Group Customer Department from March 2004 to December 2010 and vice governor of the Beijing Branch from October 2006 to December 2010.[2] He rose to become vice governor of the China Construction Bank in April 2013, in addition to serving as chairman of CCB Life Insurance Co., Ltd..[2]

In July 2021, Zhang became an outside director of the State Grid Corporation of China.[2]

Downfall

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On 8 November 2024, Zhang was suspected of "serious violations of laws and regulations" by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI), the party's internal disciplinary body, and the National Supervisory Commission, the highest anti-corruption agency of China.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Cao Yin (8 November 2024). "Former vice-president of China Construction Bank under investigation". Chinadaily. Retrieved 9 November 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h 建行副行长章更生退休4年后落马,早年曾任行长秘书. qq.com (in Chinese). 8 November 2024. Retrieved 9 November 2024.
  3. ^ Yue Huairang (岳怀让) (8 November 2024). 今年第52名落马的中管干部来自金融界:建行原副行长章更生被查. thepaper (in Chinese). Retrieved 9 November 2024.