(Source: PRNewswire)
KUNMING, China, March 4 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Shenghuo Pharmaceutical Holdings, Inc. (NYSE Alternext US: KUN) ("China Shenghuo" or the "Company"), today announced the expansion of its senior management team to better align with the Company's business outlook, to optimize operations, and increase efficiencies across the organization. The Company expanded the number of senior management personnel from 5 to 9 in preparation for the anticipated growth in its sales and operations. Additional measures were implemented to support, monitor and further enhance existing internal controls to strengthen the Company's reporting and governance.
Furthermore, the Company recently appointed two new independent directors to the Company's Board of Directors. Both new directors are experts in their respective industry, namely, accounting and corporate finance, and research and development in traditional Chinese medicine.
"An optimally structured senior management is vital as we recognize how significant the next stage of development is for the Company. We have installed senior level executives with specific areas of expertise to make us a more effective company," commented Mr. Gui Hua Lan, Chairman of China Shenghuo. "It is also very important that we continue to strengthen our Board with seasoned professionals experienced in drug development, the capital markets, and corporate governance. The expanded management team will lead the Company to become more efficient, and reinforces the Company's commitment to new drug development to attain the growth and performance targets we have set."
Senior management recently implemented a series of measures designed to improve and strengthen its internal control framework. Of particular importance are enhanced internal controls for financial reporting. In addition, management made significant improvements in the transparency and efficiency within each department. Each department is required to submit a set of operational guidelines to senior management for approval and then strictly adhere to these rules. Recognizing that improving the knowledge base of the workforce strengthens the overall competitive position of the Company; training programs have been made available to all employees. Courses in sales, marketing and planning, research and development, production techniques, and leadership training are offered. The educational programs are designed to enhance employees' performance within their department and the Company culture.
"It is imperative for the Company to improve its internal control systems as it helps management obtain timely and accurate information to make both tactical and strategic decisions.
