Xinyuan Real Estate Co., Ltd. announced the appointment of Ms. Wendy Hayes to the board of Directors, effective immediately. The Board welcomes Ms. Hayes, who will serve as a director and a member of the company's audit committee. Ms. Hayes replaces Mr. Yumin Liang, who is resigning from the Board to pursue other opportunities. Ms. Hayes has over two decades of senior financial experience. She previously worked at Deloitte (US and China) and Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB). Her experience is also complemented by strong academic and professional credentials that include the CPA designations in both China and California (US).