Fang Chengguo
Fang Chengguo | |
|---|---|
| Born | Template:Birth date Zhenhai District, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China |
| Died | January 27, 2009 (aged 65) |
| Occupation | Banker |
| Known for | President of the Bank of Communications; Vice-president of the Agricultural Bank of China |
Fang Chengguo (; born 14 December 1943, died 27 January 2009) was a prominent Chinese banker who served as president of the Bank of Communications and held the position of vice-president at the Agricultural Bank of China.
Biography
Fang was born in December 1943 in Zhenhai District, Ningbo, Zhejiang. He became a member of the Chinese Communist Party in November 1963.
His career started at the Shanghai Branch of the People's Bank of China where he worked as a clerk before advancing through roles such as deputy group leader, group leader, and deputy department director.
At the Shanghai Branch of the Agricultural Bank of China, Fang climbed the ranks from deputy department director to director, followed by appointments as assistant governor and deputy governor, ultimately becoming branch governor. Subsequently, he transferred to the bank’s headquarters in Beijing, where he was promoted to deputy governor.
Fang later joined the Bank of Communications, taking on responsibilities as deputy governor, CCP Deputy Committee Secretary, and board member. He eventually rose to positions including governor, secretary-in-general, and vice-president of the board. During his tenure, he significantly contributed to the bank’s strategic transformation efforts.