Group 1 - Mercedes-Benz (China) Investment Co., Ltd. announced the resignation of CEO Duan Jianjun for personal reasons, effective March 1, 2026, with current Sales Executive Vice President Li Desi appointed as the new CEO [1][4] - The company expressed regret over Duan Jianjun's decision but respects his choice, and he will continue to support the team as a strategic advisor until April 30, 2026 [4] - Li Desi has held significant positions at Mercedes-Benz headquarters and regional markets, including roles related to smart brand operations and global sales for Mercedes-Maybach and AMG [6] Group 2 - Starting April 1, Zhang Mingxia will transition from her role as Global Chief Marketing Officer at smart to become Sales Executive Vice President at the Mercedes-Benz sales company [8] - Kang Yi, the current head of sales and marketing at Mercedes-Benz Automotive Finance Co., will take over as Global Chief Marketing Officer at the smart joint venture [8] - The management changes are aimed at strengthening the commitment to the Chinese market and leveraging its development potential amid ongoing transformations [9]
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