Bank of China Limited announced the 2022 First Extraordinary General Meeting of the Bank held on 17 February 2022 elected Mr. Jean-Louis Ekra as Independent Non-executive Director of the Bank. The Bank has received the response from China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission on the approval of the appointment of Mr. Jean-Louis Ekra. Mr. Jean-Louis Ekra has begun to serve as Independent Non-executive Director of the Board of Directors of the Bank, with effect from 24 May 2022.

The term of Mr. Jean-Louis Ekra as Independent Non-executive Director of the Bank is three years. The Board welcomes the joining of Mr. Jean-Louis Ekra.