After graduating from college, Hu Zhiyong was assigned to work in the Henan Provincial Planning Commission, and served as the chief clerk, deputy director and director.

200 1, 1 1, Hu Zhiyong became the Party Secretary and Deputy General Manager of Henan Construction Investment Company under the Development and Reform Commission of Henan Province.

In 2007, Henan Investment Group was established, with Hu Zhiyong as the chairman.