Geely Auto Management Overhaul: Andy An to Become Chairman

Geely Auto Announces Major Leadership Transition

Geely Auto management overhaul will take effect on August 18, 2026, with founder Eric Li (Li Shufu) stepping down as chairman of the board and Andy An (An Conghui) becoming his successor. Li will receive the title of honorary chairman for life in recognition of his contributions to the company. As a substantial and controlling shareholder, Li will continue supporting the company's development and will remain chairman of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group. Geely Auto said the changes are intended to meet corporate governance requirements, support its leadership succession plan and give professional executives greater authority over operations.

Andy An to Lead the New Geely Auto Board

An, chief executive of Geely Holding and incoming chairman of Geely Auto, joined Geely in 1996 and was appointed an executive director of Geely Auto on June 5, 2026. The company said he will lead the new board in strengthening synergies and cooperation with the controlling shareholder while advancing and reinforcing the "One Geely" strategy. Li described An as an outstanding professional executive developed within the Geely system and expressed confidence in the company's performance under his chairmanship. The transition therefore places greater emphasis on executive leadership while maintaining continuity through Li's continuing shareholder and holding-company roles.

Senior Management Roles Also Reshuffled

The leadership changes extend beyond the chairman position. Jerry Gan (Gan Jiayue) has been appointed chief executive of Geely Auto and will be responsible for day-to-day operations, a role he has held since 2021. Gui Shengyue, who served as Geely Auto chief executive since 2005, will become vice chairman while remaining an executive director, with the company seeking to improve communication between the board and management. Daniel Li (Li Donghui) will step down as vice chairman but remain an executive director. Together, the appointments create clearer separation between board leadership and operational management while retaining experienced executives within the organization.

Succession Supports Wider Governance Consolidation

Li said at Geely Auto's 2026 interim results briefing that the auto industry is a marathon with no finish line, emphasizing that corporate succession and company values are important to sustainable development. The latest changes extend a broader series of asset and governance consolidations undertaken by Geely in recent years. Li said in June that the company would orderly shut down, consolidate or restructure redundant entities related to Geely Auto. The approach reflects an effort to streamline the group structure while strengthening governance and operational coordination. The succession plan therefore forms part of a wider organizational transformation rather than representing an isolated management change.

Geely Continues One Geely Consolidation Strategy

Geely has completed several consolidation moves under the strategic framework of its Taizhou Declaration. Premium electric vehicle brand Zeekr completed its merger with Geely Auto and delisted from the New York Stock Exchange in December 2025, following the earlier integration of sister brand Lynk & Co. The latest management restructuring continues that broader consolidation direction by aligning board responsibilities, executive authority and group-level cooperation. With An taking the chairmanship, Gan continuing operational leadership and Li retaining a major shareholder role, Geely is combining management succession with its continuing efforts to strengthen the "One Geely" organizational strategy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who will become chairman of Geely Auto?
Andy An will become chairman of Geely Auto from August 18, 2026, succeeding founder Eric Li as part of the company's leadership succession and governance restructuring. Li will become honorary chairman for life and continue supporting Geely Auto as its substantial and controlling shareholder. He will also remain chairman of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group. Andy An, who joined Geely in 1996 and became an executive director of Geely Auto in June 2026, will lead the new board while Jerry Gan continues as chief executive responsible for daily operations.