FAW Car announces new board chairman and GM

Gasgoo.com (Shanghai April 27) - Domestic manufacturer FAW Car's board of directors has voted to elect Xu Xianping to head up the manufacturer as its board chairman, the Securities Daily reported today. Mr. Xian is the sixth person to assume the role of board chairman at FAW Car.

At the same time, following a board decision, FAW Car General Manager Zhang Pijie tendered his resignation. Mr. Zhang will no longer assume any position at the manufacturer. FAW Car's parent group FAW Holdings Group has appointed FAW-VW Board Chairman and President An Tiecheng to take his place as general manager. Hua Mingyao will serve as deputy general manager. Mr. An and Mr. Hua will assume their new posts the same day Mr. Xu (pictured) does his.