04 May Recap of Beijing Auto Show 2024

Committees Event – Automotive Committee

Event Details

The 2024 Beijing Auto Show is scheduled to take place from April 25 to May 4 with the theme of “New Era, New Car”. Join AmCham Shanghai’s Automotive Committee to recap the 2024 Beijing Auto Show highlights on May 9th, from 9:00 am – 11:00 am in the AmCham Shanghai Conference Room. Even if you attended the show, our expert analysis will offer deep insights into the overarching trends highlighted at this year’s expo. Market watchers will share what theirs picks for the best of the show and explain their choices.

Bill Russo, Chair of AmCham Shanghai Automotive Committee will facilitate the discussion. More speaker details will be announced soon.

Speakers:

Founder & CEO of AUTOMOBILITY. IO

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.

Lei Xing

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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