26 May 2015

BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) announces appointment of Deputy Chief Executive (Corporate Banking)

BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) Limited ("the Company", Stock Code "2388"; ADR OTC Symbol:
"BHKLY". The Company and its subsidiaries are collectively referred to as "the Group") today announced the appointment of Mr Lin Jingzhen （ 林景臻 ） as Deputy Chief Executive
(Corporate Banking) of the Group with effect from 26 May 2015. Mr Lin will oversee Corporate Banking, Financial Institutions and Product Management; Corporate Credit Management Centre; and China Business.
Prior to joining the Group, Mr Lin served as General Manager of Corporate Banking Department of Bank of China Limited ("BOC") in charge of the corporate banking business, covering product development, relationship management with premium customers, and major project financing etc. Joining BOC in 1987, Mr Lin has extensive experience in corporate banking business and held various positions in Hong Kong Branch, Xiamen Branch, Fujian Branch and the Head Office of BOC. He is innovative with solid expertise and practical experience. Mr Lin graduated from Xiamen University with a Bachelor's Degree in Finance and a Master's Degree in Business Administration.
The Board welcomes Mr Lin Jingzhen to join the Group as Deputy Chief Executive (Corporate
Banking).
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About BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) Limited

BOC Hong Kong (Holdings) Limited ("BOCHK (Holdings)") was incorporated in Hong Kong to hold the entire equity interest in Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited ("BOCHK"), its principal operating subsidiary. BOCHK (Holdings) is listed on the main board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong with stock code "2388", ADR OTC Symbol: "BHKLY". Bank of China Limited (HK Stock Code: "3988") holds a 66.06% equity interest in BOCHK (Holdings) through BOC Hong Kong (BVI) Limited, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Bank of China Limited.

BOCHK is a leading commercial banking group in Hong Kong. With over 260 branches, more than 610

ATMs and other delivery channels in Hong Kong, BOCHK and its subsidiaries offer a comprehensive

range of financial products and services to personal and corporate customers. BOCHK is one of the three

note issuing banks in Hong Kong and also the Clearing Bank for Renminbi business in Hong Kong. In addition, the BOCHK Group (comprising BOCHK, Nanyang Commercial Bank and Chiyu Banking

Corporation) and its subsidiaries have 42 branches and sub-branches in the Mainland of China to provide cross-border banking services to customers in Hong Kong and the Mainland.

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