XPeng appoints former Bosch executive as independent director

XPeng Inc. (NYSE: XPEV) announced that Yudong Chen will join its board of directors as an independent non-executive director effective January 1, 2026.

Chen, 64, brings extensive automotive industry experience to the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer. He served as executive vice president and president of Bosch (China) Investment Co., Ltd. from May 2008 to December 2023. Prior to that role, he held the position of vice president of gasoline engine system division at Bosch Group from February 2007 to May 2008.

Before joining Bosch, Chen worked at Delphi Automotive Group from December 1998 to January 2006, where he served in various roles including chief engineer of Greater China division, commercial director, and general manager of the business unit of China division.

Chen currently serves as an independent director of Friend Co., Ltd., which trades on the Shanghai Stock Exchange under ticker 605050.SH. He previously served as a director of Weifu High-Technology Group Co., Ltd. on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange from March 2012 to May 2024.

The new board member holds a bachelor's degree in electric motor from Chongqing University and earned master's and doctoral degrees in machinery manufacturing from the University of Michigan. He also obtained an MBA from Michigan State University in May 1998.

According to the company's announcement, Chen has no relationships with other directors, senior management, substantial shareholders, or controlling shareholders of XPeng. The information was disclosed in a company statement.

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