Xu Niansha

Xu Niansha, born in the 1950s, has a career spanning multiple fields including the military, enterprise management, and industry associations. In the military sector, he served in the East Sea Fleet of the Chinese Navy, holds positions such as deputy captain of missile frigates. Details regarding his service duration and specific positions aboard the fleet are not explicitly documented.

In terms of enterprise management, Xu Niansha previously held department manager roles at Beijing Foreign Transport Corporation and Beijing Mechanical Import and Export Corporation. He also served as assistant general manager and deputy general manager at China Songhai Industrial Corporation. Additionally, he was vice general manager and general manager of Huahai Real Estate Development Company. Later, he became chairman and general manager of China Marine Aviation Group Corporation.

Subsequently, Xu Niansha entered the machinery industry, serving as the Party Secretary and Vice Chairman of China National Machinery Industry Corporation. He also served as an external director of COFCO Group Co., Ltd. In May 2013, he was appointed chairman of Poly Group. From March 2018 to March 2021, he served as the Party Secretary and Chairman of China Poly Group Corporation Limited. In August 2021, he became the Party Secretary of the China Machinery Industry Federation, and in August 2022, he was promoted to President of the Fifth Council of the Federation.

In addition to leadership roles in industry organizations, Xu Niansha also engaged in external directorships. In April 2022, he was appointed an external director of China FAW Group Corporation. In January 2025, after research by COFCO Group Co., Ltd., it was announced that he would no longer serve as an external director of COFCO. Subsequently, in April 2025, he was reappointed as an external director of China FAW Group Corporation.

Beyond enterprise management, Xu Niansha actively participates in industry associations and chambers of commerce. He serves as Executive Director of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Vice President of the China Chamber of International Commerce, Chairman of the China Arts and Crafts Association, and honored Vice President of the Fourth Council of the China Light Industry Council.

Throughout his career, Xu Niansha has received numerous honors. On October 26, 2019, he was awarded the title of "70-Year, 70 Enterprises, 70 People Chinese Outstanding Contributor Entrepreneur." His job changes and appointments have been officially announced and verified by authoritative institutions.