Core Viewpoint - The appointment of Guo Yongfeng as the new Executive Vice President of FAW Audi Sales Co., effective September 1, 2025, is part of a strategic shift to address the challenges of sales and profit growth faced by the company [1][3]. Group 1: Leadership Transition - Guo Yongfeng has extensive experience in management, marketing, and operations within FAW-Volkswagen and has previously held various leadership roles [2]. - Li Fenggang, the outgoing executive, will transition to a new role as the Party Secretary and General Manager of FAW Fuhua Ecological Co., Ltd. [1][2]. Group 2: Current Challenges - FAW Audi is experiencing pressure on sales and profit growth, with a reported vehicle sales of 135,800 units in August, a year-on-year increase of 4.2%, contributing 45,800 units from FAW Audi [3]. - The company faces a decline in cumulative sales for the first half of 2025, with over 90% of its total sales of 611,100 units in 2024 relying on traditional fuel vehicles, while the penetration rate of new energy vehicles in China reached 47% [3]. Group 3: Strategic Initiatives - FAW Audi is accelerating its electric vehicle offerings and has launched the Q6L e-tron and A5L models, which incorporate Huawei's advanced driving technology [3][4]. - The company is implementing a new "fusion direct sales" model to enhance customer experience by integrating online and offline sales processes, addressing issues such as price negotiation and information asymmetry [5].
一汽奥迪换帅:郭永锋接棒李凤刚 直面市场挑战
Zhong Guo Jing Ying Bao·2025-09-02 06:57