Gasgoo Munich- Volkswagen Anhui Digital Sales Service Co., Ltd. announced on May 28 that Liu Zhanshu, its current chief operating officer, will become chief executive officer effective July 1, 2026.
The appointment is part of the company's long-term talent pipeline strategy, designed to bolster organizational stability and drive sustainable business growth, according to the statement.
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Liu holds a bachelor's degree from the China Youth University of Political Studies, an MBA from Tsinghua University, and has completed the Program for Leadership Development at Harvard Business School. With nearly 20 years in the automotive industry—including about a decade within the Volkswagen Group—he has held key positions at Audi and FAW-Volkswagen. He joined Volkswagen Anhui Digital Sales Service as COO in November 2025, overseeing overall operations and strategic coordination.
"Liu Zhanshu combines an international brand perspective with deep local market insights—a unique blend that is exactly what we need," said Dr. Robert Cisek, CEO of Volkswagen Passenger Cars Brand China and Executive Vice President of Volkswagen Group China. "Since joining, he has laid the groundwork for a smooth transition during his time as COO. Leveraging his extensive experience in strategic product operations, marketing, and launch management, he has made significant contributions to the development of the ID.与众 product series. We are confident that his excellence in cross-functional collaboration and visionary leadership will drive Volkswagen Anhui's continued growth and success."
Liu will serve as both CEO and COO following the appointment. Stefan Timmermann, the current chief executive, is set to conclude his tenure in China as planned. During his term, he successfully drove the initial launch and market introduction of the ID.UNYX lineup, laying a crucial foundation for the business.
"Tang Tingwan played a pivotal role in establishing and growing the ID.UNYX brand in the Chinese market," Dr. Cisek added. "Drawing on his extensive international experience, he made indispensable contributions to building our digital sales service system and preparing for this year's product offensive. We sincerely thank Tang Tingwan for his dedication and wish him all the best in his future endeavors."
