SAIC-GM and SAIC Motor Passenger Vehicle Swap Leaders: Lu Xiao Transferred, Xu Ping Appointed
On July 28, 2025, SAIC-GM and SAIC Motor Passenger Vehicle simultaneously announced leadership changes. Lu Xiao, who led SAIC-GM for nearly two years, was transferred to become general manager of SAIC Motor Passenger Vehicle, while Xu Ping, former general manager of Huayu Automotive Systems, took over SAIC-GM. During Lu's tenure, SAIC-GM returned to profitability in Q4 2024 and posted 2025 sales of 535,000 units, up 23% year-on-year, though first-half 2026 sales slipped 5.68%. Xu Ping brings deep supply chain and overseas experience to the role.
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