Zhang Yan is AsiaSat's Vice President, China. She is responsible for the company's marketing, sales and customer relations activities in the Mainland China market. She has 30 years of experience in the satellite industry with various management positions, covering areas in engineering, sales and marketing. Zhang Yan joined AsiaSat in December 2008 as the Chief Representative of AsiaSat Beijing office and General Manager of CITICSat. Prior to joining AsiaSat, she worked for a satellite operator for more than 15 years.

Zhang Yan holds a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, majoring in Image Transmission and Processing, and an Executive Master’s Degree in Business Administration, both from Beijing University of Posts & Telecommunications.