What are your hobbies? How do you spend your time off duty?

I like reading and I do a lot of thinking. Thinking really gives me peace and pleasure. And I love appreciating contemporary arts, especially paintings, and from time to time I collect them.

Which is your favorite airline?

That is hard to say. The choice obviously depends on the routes I am flying. Any airline that provides satisfying service is good for me.

Which airports do you like the most?

I like the Changi Airport in Singapore and the Dubai Airport as they are tidy and very convenient.

Guan Dongyuan's CV

Age: 48

Education:

Masters degree in shipping engineering from Sao Paulo University, Brazil

EMBA from China Europe International Business School

Career

1995-2000: Chief representative of Vale in China

2000-present: Senior vice-president of Embraer and president of Embraer China

Awards

Civil Aviation Person of the Year－Aviation Weekly Magazine, Business Edition, in 2004

Top 10 Industry Achievers of Asia-Pacific 2006－Aviation Business Asia Pacific Magazine, in January 2007

Leadership Excellence Award－the 9th Chinese Aerospace Laureate Awards in September 2013