Gasgoo Awards 2025: Influential Figures in China's Automotive Industry

As the global auto industry converges around electrification, intelligence, and globalization, China's automotive sector in 2025 is undergoing a fundamental transformation — from rapid expansion to deep value creation. New energy vehicle (NEV) penetration rate in China has reached record highs, domestic brands are steadily gaining market share, and solid-state batteries are beginning to enter mass production. What were once product features have now evolved into technological moats defining the industry's competitive edge.

In this era of profound transformation, visionary leaders with strategic foresight, bold innovation, and exceptional execution have become the driving force propelling the industry forward. "The Gasgoo Awards 2025 for Influential Figures in China's Automotive Industry" celebrates precisely these individuals — those whose intellect and determination steer corporate strategy, enable technological breakthroughs, and translate innovation into commercial success. Their decisions shape not only the trajectory of their companies but also China's ability to establish a sustainable and globally competitive automotive ecosystem.

This year, the judging panel of the Gasgoo Awards 2025 selected 9 distinguished executives as "Influential Figures in China's Automotive Industry", recognizing their outstanding leadership and contribution to the sector's evolution.

Hosted by Gasgoo, the ceremony of the 7th Gasgoo Awards concluded successfully in Shanghai on October 30, 2025.

The honorees of "the 7th Gasgoo Awards for Influential Figures in China's Automotive Industry" are as follows (in no particular order):

✦ Mr. James Huang, Global Executive Vice President, President of the Asia-Pacific (APAC) Region, Adient

✦ Mr. Sng Yih, President, Autoliv China

✦ Mr. Bo Yang, president of Vehicle Group and eMobility, APAC region, Eaton

✦ Mr. Jie Xu, President of the global Original Equipment Passenger Car unit, Managing Director China, MANN+HUMMEL

✦ Mr. Sean Li, President of Asia Pacific (APAC), Tenneco

✦ Mr. Eloi-GUENET, President of China and Asia Pacific, Saint-Gobain Glass

✦ Mr. Hong Yang, Chairman and President, Shenzhen Hangsheng Electronics Co., LTD

✦ Mr. Xihe Liu, Global CEO, Build Worldwide Intelligence (BWI Group)

✦ Ms. Maggie Qiu, Founder and Chairman, Beijing Semidrive Technology Corporation

Congratulations to these industry leaders for their outstanding achievements! 

With the theme of "embracing change and pursuing innovation", Gasgoo continues to uphold its mission of "discovering great companies, promoting great technologies, and empowering automotive professionals". The 7th Gasgoo Awards, centered on the theme "Top 100 players of China's New Automotive Supply Chain", spotlights ten key sectors including advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving (AD), intelligent cockpits, automotive software and artificial intelligence (AI), powertrains and charging, thermal management, smart chassis, vehicle body and interiors, automotive-grade semiconductors, new materials, and intelligent manufacturing. The awards reflect Gasgoo's insight into emerging trends and serve as recognition for companies that dare to innovate and lead the industry's technological advancement.

To further encourage leadership and innovation across the supply chain, technological breakthroughs, and sustainable growth, the 8th Gasgoo Awards are now officially open for nominations. More than a contest of prestige, the 8th Gasgoo Awards promises to be a showcase of creativity, influence, and forward-looking excellence. Gasgoo welcomes innovators and trailblazers from around the world to participate in shaping the future of mobility.