Management

Rui Feng , , Ph. D., Geology , , Director, Chairman and CEO

Dr. Feng, a Canadian citizen, has worked as both a geologist and an executive in the mineral resource industry for over 18 years. He is an entrepreneur with an extensive track record in successfully acquiring and exploring mineral properties and ultimately turning them into profitable mining operations. Dr. Feng was the founder of several successful publicly listed companies in Canada which have made significant discoveries of mineral resources in China, including Jinshan Gold Mines Inc., formerly, Pacific Minerals Inc. Dr. Feng is well-versed in China's legal framework related to the mining industry and has an extensive network in China's mining and exploration industry.

Dr. Rui Feng obtained his B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in Geology in China and his Ph.D. in Geological Sciences from the University of Saskatchewan in Canada in 1992. He was awarded a Post-Doctoral Fellowship from the National Engineering and Science Council of Canada from April 1992 to April 1993 to work as a Research Scientist at the University of Montreal. From 1993 to 1994, Dr. Feng worked for the Institute of Sedimentary and Petroleum Geology of the Geological Survey of Canada in Calgary as research scientist. He is currently a Director of the Canada China Business Council - BC Chapter Board.

Myles J. Gao , , P.Geo. , , Director & President

Mr. Myles Gao obtained his B.Sc. in geology from Lanzhou University, China, in 1982. Moving to Canada in 1989, he received his M.Sc. Degree in geology in 1993 from Laurentian University. Mr. Gao has worked for numerous Canadian mining and exploration companies in both Canada and China, focusing on gold and copper mining and exploration. A Canadian citizen, Mr Gao is based part-time in China, where he is also active in sourcing, assessing and acquiring mineral projects for the company.

Maria Tang , , C.A, C.P.A , , Chief Financial Officer

Ms. Maria Tang earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the Nankai University, China, holds both a CA and US CPA designation, and has five years audit experience, most recently with Ernst & Young LLP where she focused on public company audits with China operations and was in charge of SOX 404 audits for U.S. public companies. Ms Tang immigrated to Canada in 1997 and is a Canadian citizen.

Shaoyang Shen , , MBA, MMPA, CMA , , Chief Operating Officer

Mr. Shaoyang Shen holds a Bachelor of Economics degree from Xiamen University (China), a Master of Business Administration from the National University of Singapore and a Master of Management & Professional Accounting from the University of Toronto. He is a member of The Society of Management Accountants of Ontario since 2004 and has over 18 years of experience working in Canada and China. Based primarily in China, Mr. Shen is responsible for corporate management, production planning and internal controls for the China Operations. Mr Shen is a Canadian citizen.

Peter Torn , , LLB, MBA , , Corporate Secretary & General Counsel

Mr. Torn has 20 years’ experience with various companies in Europe, Asia and the US. He is a securities and corporate commercial lawyer and a current member of the British Columbia Law Society. Mr. Torn has been involved in a wide range of corporate and securities matters, including mergers and acquisitions, takeovers, corporate reorganizations, joint ventures, cross-border transactions, stock exchange listings, initial public offerings, public and private financings, and securities regulatory issues. He has a MBA and LLB from the University of British Columbia and is a Canadian Citizen.

Jonathan Hackshaw , , B.Sc. (Hons.), M.Sc., MBA , , Director, Investor Relations

Mr. Hackshaw joined Silvercorp in July 2012 as Director, Investor Relations and leads the Company’s investor relations and corporate communications functions. He was most recently Director of Corporate Communications for Minefinders Corporation Ltd. (“Minefinders”) up to the acquisition of Minefinders by Pan American Silver Corp. earlier this year. Prior to joining Minefinders Mr. Hackshaw held management positions with companies in the advertising and corporate communications service sector and provided consultancy and support services to a number of mining companies as well as companies in various other industries. He began his career in the financial services sector and has a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Accounting, Economics and Finance from Oxford Brookes University, a M.Sc. in Management from the University of Bath and a MBA from the University of Surrey. Mr. Hackshaw is a permanent resident of Canada.