Leonard Liu
Managing Director

Leonard Liu joined SBSS in November 2019 and was subsequently being appointed as the Managing Director in 2024. Len is responsible for the overall strategic planning and operational management of SBSS.

Post-graduation, Leonard initially worked at the Posts & Telecommunications Design and Consulting Institute for 9 years before joining China Comservice (CCS) in 2004. He subsequently assumed a number of senior roles including Assistant to the General Manager in Shanghai Posts and Telecommunications Design and Consulting Institute and most recently as General Manager of CCS Shanghai Overseas Development Division.

With nearly 30 years’ working experience in both the Chinese and the international telecoms business, Leonard has been responsible for implementing a host of high-profile initiatives in CCS. This includes leading the company in winning its first turnkey submarine cable project and chairing the establishment of its overseas product base.

Leonard graduated from both Wuhan University and Tongji University and holds a master’s degree in Electronics and Communication Systems.

Tony Wang
Vice Managing Director

Tony Wang joined SBSS at its inception in 1995. With over 30 years of deep expertise in the submarine cable industry, he currently serves as Vice President, actively shaping the company’s strategic planning, major decision-making, and overall business operations.

As one of China’s first captains of international submarine cable installation vessels, Tony began his career as a deck officer and progressively rose to the role of Captain and Offshore Installation Manager. He has led the execution of numerous major submarine cable installation and offshore oil and gas projects both domestically and internationally, achieving multiple industry benchmarks and setting several sector records.

Leveraging his solid marine engineering foundation, seasoned fleet management expertise, and outstanding project delivery capabilities, Tony serves as a core executive leader at SBSS, consistently driving high-quality growth across the company’s submarine cable and offshore installation business sector.

Jingyun Li
Chairman of the Trade Union

With nearly three decades of business management experience in the telecom industry, Jingyun Li brings a wealth of knowledge to her role. Prior to joining SBSS, she held the position of Deputy General Manager at Shanghai Gonglian Communication Information Development Co., Ltd.

Jingyun assumed the role of Chairman of the Trade Union at SBSS in July 2024.

Ronald Xu
Project Director

Ronald Xu has been with SBSS since the company was established in 1995. He started his career in a Commercial role before joining the SBSS fleet where, throughout an eight-year maritime career, he progressed from submarine Cable Jointer through to Chief Cable Engineer in 2000.

Ronald came ashore and was appointed as the SBSS Project Director in 2003. Since 2003, Ronald has led a talented team of Project Managers, Project Engineers, Solution Designers and a Customs Clearance Officer. Ronald’s telecoms cable industry knowledge in unparalleled and he is often called upon by cable system owners and potential owners to support with cable design, cable routing and to provide his submarine cable technical support. Ronald can often be found contributing at industry forums such as ICPC, SubOptic and Submarine Networks.

Tulip Zang
Commercial Director

Tulip Zang joined SBSS when the company was established in 1995.

Initially working in the Operations Department, Tulip moved to concentrate on offshore project work in 1997. Tulip was promoted to the position of Senior Project Manager in 2006.

During her time of Project Management, Tulip delivered numerous high-profile projects for SBSS, notably the BP Tangguh Expansion, Wando-Jinsan Interconnector and, in telecom, segments of SEA-US, MCT, SEA-ME-WE 5, I-ME-WE and AAG.

In 2020, Tulip expressed a wish to expand her commercial knowledge and she transferred to the Commercial Department, quickly becoming a very competent commercial archon.

Tulip was appointed SBSS Commercial Director in September 2023.

Tulip’s profound company knowledge, her commercial acumen and her proven skills in managing a submarine cable industry team place her well for her current role. 

Tulip holds a master’s degree in Marine Engineering from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and management diploma from China Europe International Business School.

Shirley Yang
Finance Director

Shirley Yang obtained her Bachelor's degree in Foreign Accounting from the Business School of Donghua University in 2002, after which she entered the telecommunications services industry, embarking on a career in finance. During her tenure, she served in various accounting and management roles—including Accounting Specialist, Deputy Manager, and Manager—across several specialized subsidiaries under China Comservice Shanghai. Her operational scope spanned property management, telecom consulting, and IT communications services, allowing her to build extensive and well-rounded hands-on experience in financial management.

In June 2026, Shirley joined SBSS as Financial Director. In this role, she oversees the company's accounting, tax, finance, and procurement functions, while leading the strategic planning and dynamic alignment of its corporate financial strategy. 

Shirley holds professional qualifications as an Accountant, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and Certified Management Accountant (CMA).

Tom Qiu
Human Resources Director

Tom joined SBSS in the year 2000 and following a successful offshore career with the company as a ships engineer, Tom moved ashore and headed up the Fleet Operation function for more than 14 years.

During a refresh of roles within the management team, in 2020 Tom moved to a new role and now leads the SBSS human resource function.

As Director of Human Resources Tom ensures our fleet is properly manned, our office properly resourced and has responsibilities that include development of our fleet manning strategy, payroll, training, ensuring talent management throughout the company, recruitment and succession planning.

Tom holds an M.Eng. degree in Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and an EMBA degree at China European International Business School.

Mack Wang
Fleet Operation Director

Mack joined SBSS in 2001 and served in the role of Ship Superintendent prior to being appointed as the Director of Human Resources in 2012.

With a career spanning more than 30 years’ in the maritime industry, as well as his technical expertise, Mack has extensive experience in personnel management of both offshore and onshore marine staff. Mack also has an in-depth knowledge of maritime insurance.

Following a refresh of roles within the company management team in 2020, Mack returned to his technical roots and assumed the role of Fleet Operation Director. He now leads a team of superintendents and equipment managers and is responsible for both company QHSE and our Wujing cable depot. Mack also holds the position of company DPA.

Mack completed a BSc degree in Marine Engineering at Dalian Maritime University in 1989 and subsequently acquired the LLM degree in maritime law and an MBA from Shanghai Maritime University.