Smartac Group China Holdings Limited appointed Yang Wei Qing as Independent Non-Executive Director and member of the Audit Committee of the company with effect from September 26, 2014. He is also the co-founder of China Venture Investment Consulting Group. Mr. Yang co-founded an internet marketing company, Wise Horse Marketing Company, in 1999 and became one of the first generation internet business founders and an expert in China's internet marketing.

Mr. Yang started his business in internet-related research and consulting by establishing iResearch at Shanghai in late 2002. iReserach has now developed into one of the most highly professional internet consulting firms in China, publishing almost 100 research reports related to internet industry every year and serving the major companies in internet industry, internet marketing business as well as providing research consultancy service in the application of internet for traditional business enterprises. In 2005, Mr. Yang, together with a business partner, co-founded China Venture, which mainly participates in the operation of investment websites and engages in fund raising, merger and acquisition projects.

Mr. Yang is highly experienced in research and consulting for internet-related and internet marketing businesses.