Compiled from the following sources:
Special biographic research
Wen Wei Publishing Company, Ltd. 2002-2006
Who's Who, Current Chinese Leaders
Wen Wei Publishing Company, Ltd. 2003-2005
Zhongguo Gongchandang Lijie Zhongyang Weiyuan Dacidian, 1921-2003
Beijing: Zhonggong dangshi chubanshe 2004
Revision History:
Biography Revised: 4/17/2003
Career Data Updated: 6/28/2007
Gao Yan 高严
General Manager of the State Electric Power Corporation
Born: 1942
Birthplace: Jilin Province, Fuyu County
Biography Highlight
Gao Yan, male, Han nationality, is a native of Fuyu, Jilin Province. He joined the CPC in 1965. He holds the title of Senior Engineer.After working at the Jilin Provincial Electricity Bureau for 13 years (1975-1988), Gao assumed several Party positions with Jilin Province. In 1988, he became the Vice-Governor of the province and in 1992, he became the governor. He served as governor until 1995.
Two years later, Gao was made the secretary of the CPC Yunnan Provincial Committee. In 1997, he was appointed the deputy general manager of the State Electric Power Corporation. In 1998, he became the general manager.
Gao was a member of the 14th and 15th CPC Central Committees.
Recent Career Data
| 1998— | General Manager, State Electric Power Corporation | |
| 1997—2002 | Member, 15th CPC, Central Committee | |
| 1997—1998 | Vice-Minister, Ministry of Power Industry | |
| 1997—1998 | Deputy General Manager, State Electric Power Corporation | |
| 1995—1997 | Secretary, CPC, Provincial Committee Yunnan Province | |
| 1992—1997 | Member, 14th CPC, Central Committee | |
| 1992—1995 | Governor, People's Government Jilin Province | |
| 1988—1995 | Member, CPC, Provincial Committee, Standing Committee Jilin Province | |
| 1988—1995 | Deputy Secretary, CPC, Provincial Committee Jilin Province | |
| 1988—1992 | Vice-Governor, People's Government Jilin Province |
