NANJING, China, May 12 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- China Sunergy Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: CSUN), a specialized solar cell manufacturer based in Nanjing, China, announced today that it has named Mr. Shiliang Guo as a new Director of the Board and acting Chief Financial Officer.

Mr. Guo, 46, is currently the Chief Financial Officer of China Electric Equipment Group Co., Ltd. ("CEEG"), a large scale, hi-tech manufacturer and a related party of China Sunergy. Mr. Guo brings almost 25 years experience in finance and accounting to his positions at China Sunergy.

"I am delighted that Shiliang Guo is becoming a member of China Sunergy's team, and we are pleased to have him with us," commented Dr. Ruennsheng Allen Wang, Director and CEO of China Sunergy. "Shiliang's experience at CEEG will bring important knowledge to our Company, and he is joining us at an exciting time. We expect he will provide important insights and contribute to our future success."

Mr. Shiliang Guo was a finance teacher at the Zhengjiang Finance and Audit School from 1984 to 1993. From May 1993 until joining CEEG in October 2004, Mr. Guo was the chief accountant with Yangzhong Certified Public Accountant Co., Ltd., Yangzhou Xingda Certified Public Accountant Co., Ltd and Yangzhou Zhengxin Certified Public Accountant Co., Ltd respectively. He was previously a Director of the Board of China Sunergy from May 2006 to July 2007.

"I am honored to be appointed as a Director of China Sunergy, and look forward to working closely with Allen and my other colleagues to guide the company forward," commented Mr. Guo. "I am also pleased that I can contribute as acting CFO, given that China Sunergy finds itself at a critical stage of its development. I believe that my experiences will help me continue the fine work done by my predecessor Kenneth Luk and further strengthen the management team."

Mr. Guo graduated from Suzhou University in Suzhou, China, with a bachelor's degree in finance in 1984 and obtained the qualification of People's Republic of China Certified Public Accountant in December 1993.

China Sunergy is continuing its ongoing recruitment process for a permanent CFO.