Yuan Xin, male, Han nationality, is a native of Shanghai. He was born in 1962, graduated from Shanghai University, and obtained a master's degree in business administration from the China Europe International Business School. Yuan is currently studying for a doctorate of business and administration degree in the program co-hosted by Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Renmin University of China.
Yuan joined the Alcatel Shanghai Bell Company in 1985, and held various positions in manufacturing, purchasing, marketing, sales and general management. He was elected chairman of the Alcatel Shanghai Bell Company in 2002.