Changan Mazda Chairman Changed Again: Nie Erke Takes the Helm

[Personnel Change] Nie Erke has assumed the role of Chairman of Changan Mazda and its engine company.

Key Development: Nie Erke Takes Over Leadership of Two Joint Ventures from Zhang Deyong

On April 2, 2026, Changan Mazda Automobile Co., Ltd. and Changan Mazda Engine Co., Ltd. simultaneously completed their business registration updates, appointing Nie Erke as Chairman and legal representative of both companies. He currently serves as Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of the Board at Changan Automobile, born in 1973, with extensive experience in financial management.

Strategic Context: Executive Rotation Reflects Accelerated Group Resource Integration

Outgoing Chairman Zhang Deyong had only assumed the position in May 2025 and served for less than a year before being reassigned as CFO candidate at China Electrical Equipment Group. This swift leadership change underscores Changan’s intensified focus on improving governance efficiency and strategic synergy within its joint venture operations.