China Vitae

Biography

Yu Xinchang, male, Han nationality, received a bachelor's degree in civil engineering and a master's degree in computers. He then received a doctorate in computer networks from the University of Illinois.

After joining Honeywell United States in 1973, Yu traveled to China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan to conduct business. He participated in the first US economy trade expo in China and emerged as a major leader in the Sino-American trade promotion delegation.

Beginning in 1979, Yu became involved with several multinational companies. Among the ones he joined were Nortel China, where he served as chairman and chief executive officer. Yu spent five years, from 1987 to 1992, as the president and general manager of Hewlett-Packard.

Yu was appointed president of COMPAQ Greater China in 1997. His responsibilities include overseeing company operations in China, Taiwan, and the Hong Kong SAR.