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Event Details

AmCham Shanghai Automotive Committee invites you to this year's kick-off event Look Back, Look Ahead - Automotive Industry 2023 on Jan 19, Thursday, 8:30-10:30 am.


In this session, our expert speakers will review the 2022 sales results and discuss the new technologies and policies shaping the future of the automotive industry. A recap of key trends observed at this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas will be provided. In addition, the session will also include a market monthly briefing for January.


Agenda:

8:30 am: Opening

8:35 am: Presentations

· Bill Russo, Founder & CEO of Automobility Limited & AmCham Shanghai Automotive Committee Chair

  • Overview of China's auto industry & Market Monthly Briefing for January

· Yu Zhang, Managing Director of Auto Foresight

  • Auto Industry Review & 2023 Outlook

· Lei Xing, Co-host at China EVs & More Podcast

  • Global Trends and China Factors at CES 2023

9:35 am: Panel and Q&A

10:30 am: Event concludes


The event will be held via zoom meeting. A meeting link will be sent to you upon successful registration.

Speakers

  • Bill  Russo (Founder & CEO of Automobility  Ltd)

    Bill Russo

    Founder & CEO of Automobility Ltd

    Bill Russo is the Shanghai-based founder and CEO of Automobility Limited, a strategy and investment advisory firm helping its clients to create the future of mobility.

    His over 40 years of experience include 15 years as an automotive executive, and nearly 12 years in the electronics and information technology industries. He has lived and worked in China since 2004, having formerly led the NorthEast Asia business at Chrysler.

    He has worked as a board member, advisor and consultant for numerous multinational and local Chinese firms in the formulation and implementation of their global market and product and business strategies.

    In his current role, Bill advises startups, corporations and investors on how to maximize their participation in China’s Automobility Revolution. Bill was previously the regional head of Chrysler in North East Asia.

    Bill is also currently serving as the chair of the Automotive Committee at the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai.

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  • Lei XING (Co-host at China EVs & More Podcast)

    Lei XING

    Co-host at China EVs & More Podcast

    Lei Xing is a co-host of the China EVs & More Podcast, independent industry analyst/consultant and EV/AV/mobility enthusiast.

    In his previous role as chief editor of China Automotive Review based in Beijing, Lei covered the Chinese auto industry for two decades through various newsletters, the only tabloid magazine in English exclusively focused on the Chinese auto market, conferences and consulting services. Over the years, Lei has interviewed numerous CEOs of both Chinese and global automakers and is well connected throughout the industry.

    Lei has Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and an MBA from Babson College. He is currently based in Massachusetts in the U.S.

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  • Yu Zhang (Managing Director of AutoForesight)

    Yu Zhang

    Managing Director of AutoForesight

    Yu Zhang is the founder of AutoForesight. He has 20 years China automotive industry and market research experience.
    Prior to AutoForesight, Mr. Zhang was the Managing Director of a Detroit based global auto industry forecasting firm (CSM Worldwide) for 7 years, in charge of company operation, Greater China light vehicle forecasting, OEM strategy research & consulting. He was also the Director of Automotive Consulting business in Asia Pacific area for the combined operations of IHS/CSM in 2010.

    Prior to joining the Detroit forecasting firm, he has worked as research chief for Automotive Resources Asia, Ltd. in Beijing for 5 years, where he led in-depth market studies for major OEMs, and personally interviewed more than 500 dealer sales managers/general managers, local auto experts across over 20 provinces.

    He is a well-known, recognized expert in the Asian automotive industry. He is widely quoted in national and international publications. He is a long-term columnist of industry magazine –China Automotive Review and often presents at key forums.

    He holds a B.A. in economics. Before entering the automotive research field, he has five years′ market research experiences in other industries.

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Tickets

Member Ticket
Member Price Complimentary
Member Company Employee
Standard Price RMB 100
Non-Member Ticket
Standard Price RMB 250