About

Zhao Yugao’s career with FAW Group stretches back to 1987, when he first became part of the legal affairs department, attached to the economic planning division. He was promoted to deputy sector chief in 1992. Zhao’s career at FAW has had a steady upward trajectory since then, becoming director of the finance department’s legal team in 1994, deputy director of the overall legal affairs office in 2002 and general counsel and director of the overall legal office in 2007. Zhao’s time at FAW Group has seen major changes to the company, including achieving the status of being the second largest automobile manufacturer in China by 2008, on the back of high profile joint ventures with overseas majors such as Toyota and General Motors. This trend has continued, and Zhao has been involved in finalising a 10 year growth plan with long term joint venture partner Audi. This will see the companies work together to produce, among other products, five new models of Audi’s “E-Tron” series of electric and hybrid cars, helping to meet growing demand within China.