Audi has appointed ZHANG Jun as president of Audi China, effective November 1, making him the first Chinese national to hold the position, according to an announcement on the German carmaker's website.

Zhang has more than 20 years of international management experience. He most recently served as vice-president of Chery International and CEO of the Chery brand, having previously overseen the Chinese automaker's European operations.

Before joining Chery, Zhang was managing director at Stellantis, overseeing Alfa Romeo and DS Automobiles in China.

He also held senior positions at Audi China between 2018 and 2020, helping establish SAIC Audi's sales team and contributing to strategic projects involving FAW Audi. Earlier in his career, he worked at Nissan in Japan and North America.