Board of Directors

Taizong Kang

Mr Kang is a qualified electromechanical engineer with expertise in the trade, manufacture and supply chain optimisation of cashmere and wool products. Mr Kang holds a Bachelor of Engineering from Inner Mongolia Agricultural University.

Mr Kang has extensive operational and management experience in the textile industry. As Operations General Manager of Merino & Co, he has played a key role in building the company into a premium Australian brand, creating value for both clients and shareholders through innovation in manufacturing and distribution.

Mr Kang has been a Director of Merino & Co since 17 September 2025.

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Peter Zhao

Mr Zhao brings over 17 years of experience in senior management, corporate governance, and risk advisory services. His career spans across leading accounting firms, Australian listed companies and global retail brands in Australia. Mr Zhao has dedicated 8 years to senior management roles in the retail sector. He currently serves as the founder and CEO of Fleur Jewellery, a fashion jewellery retail store network in Australia. Previously, he held the positions of CFO of Miniso Australia, a globally recognised retail brand, and the General Manager and CFO at AuMake (ASX:AUK), an online and offline cross-border retailer. Mr Zhao holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Sydney and a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Finance from Edith Cowan University. Mr Zhao is also a Fellow Certified Practising Accountant with CPA Australia.

As an experienced business and finance professional, Mr Zhao is equipped with extensive experience in financial management, business strategy implementation and advising on various corporate and cross border transactions. In his capacity as a Non-Executive Director, Mr Zhao leverages his background to provide valuable insights and oversight, enhancing corporate governance and strategic direction for the Company.  

Mr Zhao is considered to be an independent Director and is free from any business or other relationship that could materially interfere with, or reasonably be perceived to interfere with, the independent exercise of the person’s judgement.

Fiona Yue

Ms Yue has grown Merino & Co into one of the largest wool products manufacturers in Australia. She has helped Merino & Co establish retail, wholesale, and e-commerce business channels. Prior to migrating to Australia and establishing Merino & Co, Ms Yue led her own cashmere products manufacturing and distribution business in Inner Mongolia, China. Ms Yue holds a Masters of Business Administration from Edith Cowan University and has extensive business and management experience. 

Ms Yue is employed in an executive capacity, as Managing Director since 1 November 2020.