NWTN Inc. Nasdaq: NWTN, a Dubai -headquartered Intelligent New Energy Vehicles NEV and smart technology company, announced the appointment of Mr. Benjamin Zhai as Executive Director of the Board and Global Chief Executive Officer.
This leadership change marks a milestone in NWTNs strategic evolution, transforming from a NEV manufacturer to a global smart technology platform, poised to revolutionize innovation and supply chain ecosystem.
The NWTN board announcement stated, We are excited to have Mr. Zhai to lead the companys transformation and growth in the next phase. Mr. Zhais deep experience and impressive track record in building and transforming technology companies is a perfect match for our group.
Mr. Zhai brings over three decades of global leadership experience across technology, mobility, and venture investment. He has worked extensively in Asia , Americas, Europe and Oceania, and has held senior roles at EDS now HP, Kearney, Egon Zehnder , and Russell Reynolds , and played critical roles in several high-growth ventures such as NIO. He was former Chairman of NIO Global User Trust, CEO of Canoo Go EV China , CEO of Shenzhen Talent Group, Managing Partner of Russell Reynolds Automotive Practice in Asia Pacific and Americas, Managing Partner of Egon Zehnders Industrial Practice in Asia Pacific .
NWTN is embarking on an exciting journey, fueled by AI, electrification, and new version of globalization, said Mr. Zhai. With UAE as our global hub, we are committed to builing a platform combining smart manufacturing, agile supply chains, and industrial-digital finance.