Mercedes-Benz China announces important personnel appointment: Sales CEO Duan Jianjun resigns, and Li Desi takes over.

On February 14th, Mercedes-Benz Investment Co., Ltd. announced a series of personnel changes in management positions of joint ventures. Mr. Duan Jianjun, President and CEO of Beijing Mercedes-Benz Sales and Service Co., Ltd., resigned from his current position for personal reasons and will leave the company. Starting from March 1, 2026, Mr. Li Desi, Vice President of Sales at Mercedes-Benz Sales Company, will be appointed President and CEO; Mr. Duan Jianjun will serve as a strategic consultant to ensure a smooth and orderly transition until the end of his term on April 30. Starting from April 1, Ms. Zhang Mingxia will end her term as Global Chief Marketing Officer at the smart brand global company, responsible for global sales, marketing, and customer operations, and will take up the position of Vice President of Sales at Mercedes-Benz Sales Company. Starting from April 1, Mr. Kang Yi, currently responsible for sales and marketing at Mercedes-Benz Auto Finance Co., Ltd., will serve as the Global Chief Marketing Officer of the smart joint venture company, responsible for sales, marketing, and customer operations.