Nan Fang Du Shi Bao·2026-01-13 05:22Group 1 - Zhao Changjiang has officially joined Zhijie Automobile as Executive Director and Executive Vice President after a long tenure at BYD, where he held various key positions for 16 years [2][6] - During his time at BYD, Zhao was instrumental in the development of significant models such as the Han and Tang, and he led the brand transformation of Tengshi, achieving remarkable sales figures for the MPV model Tengshi D9, which maintained monthly sales of 9,000 to 10,000 units [6] - Zhao expressed his commitment to creating a user-centered global benchmark smart brand at Zhijie Automobile, emphasizing the importance of user value, technological innovation, and industry advancement [1][5] Group 2 - Prior to the official announcement of his new role, Zhao had already promoted Zhijie on social media, indicating a strong belief in the potential of the upcoming flagship MPV, Zhijie V9, which is set to debut in spring [5] - Zhao's career at BYD began in 2009 as a sales manager, and he quickly rose through the ranks due to his outstanding performance in the Beijing-Tianjin region [6] - In 2017, at the age of 31, Zhao became the youngest sales leader in BYD's history, showcasing his rapid ascent within the company [6]