Adeline Gu
About Adeline Gu
Binfeng (Adeline) Gu is Secretary of Smart Powerr Corp. (CREG). She was appointed CFO and Secretary on September 28, 2016 and resigned as CFO on December 13, 2019, continuing as Secretary thereafter . As of November 12, 2024 she was 46 years old and listed as an executive officer in the company’s proxy; her background includes investor relations, board office administration, and accounting credentials . Education: bachelor’s degree in English from Northwest University of China (1995–1999) and a Chinese Accounting Certificate since 2000 . Company filings do not disclose TSR, revenue growth, or EBITDA growth targets linked to Ms. Gu’s compensation; the 2024 executive pay program used base salary exclusively with no variable or equity incentives .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Years | Strategic Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smart Powerr Corp. (CREG) | Director of the Office of Board of Directors | Aug 2012 – Sep 27, 2016 | Corporate governance and board administration support |
| Smart Powerr Corp. (CREG) | CFO & Secretary | Sep 28, 2016 – Dec 13, 2019 | Finance leadership and corporate secretary responsibilities |
| Smart Powerr Corp. (CREG) | Secretary | 2016 – present | Corporate administration; stockholder communications liaison |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Years | Strategic Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Natural Gas, Inc. | Investor Relations Director | Dec 2007 – Aug 13, 2012 | Investor communications and IR program management |
| China Natural Gas, Inc. | Investor Relations Director Assistant | Mar 2006 – Dec 2007 | IR support and disclosure assistance |
| Xi’an Huiyi Venture Capital Co., Ltd. | Manager, Investment Department | Mar 2007 – Dec 2007 | Investment department management (capital) |
| Xi’an Equity Exchange & Shaanxi Watson Biology Gene Technology Co., Ltd. | Interpreter | Oct 2005 – Mar 2006 | Transactional/technical interpretation support |
Fixed Compensation
| Component | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Salary ($) | 23,662 | 23,596 |
| Target Bonus (%) | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Actual Bonus ($) | — | — |
| Stock Awards ($) | — | — |
| Option Awards ($) | — | — |
During 2024, CREG used base salary as the exclusive executive compensation; no bonuses, stock awards, option awards, or non-equity incentives were disclosed for Ms. Gu in 2023–2024 .
Performance Compensation
- No performance-based metrics, weightings, targets, or payouts were disclosed for Ms. Gu in 2023–2024; the program was base salary only .
Equity Ownership & Alignment
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Beneficial Ownership (Shares) | 500 |
| Percent of Shares Outstanding | <1% |
| Vested Options (Shares) | 500 (currently exercisable options granted 9/28/2016) |
| Unvested Options (Shares) | Not disclosed |
| RSUs/PSUs Outstanding | Not disclosed |
| Shares Pledged as Collateral | Not disclosed |
Footnote indicates Ms. Gu “has not received further shares subject to exercisable stock options since September 28, 2016” .
Employment Terms
| Term/Provision | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Appointment as CFO & Secretary | Effective September 28, 2016 | |
| CFO Employment Agreement Term | Two years starting September 28, 2016 | |
| CFO Base Salary | RMB 10,000 per month (approx. $1,538 at 2016) | |
| Equity under CFO Agreement | Stock options for no less than 5,000 shares of common stock per year (2016 stock option plan) | |
| Severance / Change-of-Control | Not disclosed | |
| Non-Compete / Non-Solicit | Not disclosed | |
| CFO Resignation | Resigned as CFO effective December 13, 2019; remained Secretary |
Investment Implications
- Minimal equity alignment and no performance-based incentives: Ms. Gu’s pay in 2023–2024 was entirely base salary, with no bonus, equity, or performance-conditioned awards, reducing direct linkage to TSR or operating outcomes .
- Very small beneficial ownership: 500 shares represented via currently exercisable stock options from 2016 and under 1% ownership, implying limited personal capital at risk; no further exercisable grants since 2016 .
- Contract history vs realized equity suggests de minimis option accrual: while her 2016 CFO agreement contemplated options “no less than 5,000 shares per year,” disclosed currently exercisable options total only 500 and there are no subsequent disclosed grants, pointing to low ongoing equity issuance to Ms. Gu .
- Tenure stability: Continuous service since 2016 with current role as Secretary, indicating operational continuity; however, absence of disclosed severance, change-of-control, and ownership guidelines limits visibility on retention economics and alignment standards .