The year 2024 has been a landmark year in the development of China's automotive industry. Riding the wave of the "New Four Modernizations"—electrification, intelligence, connectivity, and shared mobility—China's automotive sector has navigated through transformative waters. Technology leaders have challenged the dominance of luxury brands, smart driving has emerged as a key selling point, and intelligent vehicles are reshaping the competitive landscape. With its pioneering advancements, China's automotive industry is now in the global spotlight.

At the forefront of this revolution are visionaries who have made exceptional contributions to the high-quality growth of the industry. These trailblazers, with their forward-thinking, innovation, and collaborative spirit, have driven breakthroughs in product development, business models, and management practices.

This year, the ZXZC Awards jury selected eight distinguished enterprises leaders as the "Influential Figures in China's Automotive Industry," recognizing their outstanding achievements.

On October 24, 2024, the award ceremony for the 6th ZXZC Awards Ceremony, hosted by ZXZC, concluded successfully in Shanghai.

The "Influential Figures in China's Automotive Industry" honorees for 2024 are as follows (in no particular order):

✦ Ms. Wang Runyi, Executive Vice President, President of ZF China and Operation Asia Pacific, ZF Group

✦ Mr. Zhou Song, Valeo China President

✦ Ms. Shen Liangyu, President of MAHLE China

✦ Mr. Yu Guoping, Senior Vice President, NSK China President, NSK

✦ Mr. Simone Trazzi, Managing Director, Chief Operating Officer of the Asia-Pacific region, UFI Filters Group

✦ Mr. Qiu Chunxin, Chairman and Chief Scientist of RoboSense

✦ Mr. Shan Jizhang, Founder and CEO of Black Sesame Technologies

✦ Mr. Li Bo, President of ETAS China

Congratulations to these industry leaders for their outstanding achievements!

Embracing "change" and driving "innovation," ZXZC remains dedicated to its core mission of "discovering great companies, promoting leading technologies, and empowering automotive professionals." The 2024 ZXZC Awards, centered on the theme of "Top 100 Players of China's New Automotive Supply Chain," spotlighted 10 key sectors: intelligent driving, smart cockpit, intelligent chassis, automotive software, automotive-grade chip, big data and AI, powertrain & EV charging & battery swapping, thermal management, vehicle body & interior & exterior, and new materials. These awards not only reflect the ZXZC Awards' keen insight into industry trends, but also celebrate and encourage companies that dare to innovate in and explore new frontiers.

To continue recognizing leadership in supply chain innovation, technological breakthroughs, and sustainable development, the nomination process for the 2025 ZXZC Awards is now open. This is not only a competition for honor but also a spectacular collision of industry innovation and future influence! We warmly invite pioneers from across the global automotive industry to apply and participate.