Jörg Menges to Lead Audi FAW NEV Company as New CEO
Jörg Menges will become CEO of Audi FAW NEV Company Ltd. on April 1, 2026, succeeding Helmut Stettner.
over 31 years
5 years
What Happened
Jörg Menges, currently Head of Product Engineering at AUDI AG, will take over as CEO of Audi FAW NEV Company Ltd. effective April 1, 2026. He brings over 31 years of international automotive experience, including a previous role as Plant Manager at FAW-Volkswagen in Changchun, China. He replaces Helmut Stettner, who successfully completed his five-year tenure.
“Jörg Menges is an experienced manager, strong strategist, and proven production expert. Thanks to his previous role in China, he has a deep understanding of the market and is also well connected within the Group. He will lead the company into the next phase and consistently develop the production site as part of our electrification strategy for the Chinese market.”
Audi FAW NEV Company Ltd., Audi's first production site in China dedicated solely to electric models, is based in Changchun. It launched the Audi Q6L e-tron and Q6L Sportback e-tron in 2025, with the Audi A6L e-tron to follow soon.
Why this matters
This leadership change at Audi's EV joint venture in China signals a continued push to strengthen its electric vehicle production and market presence in the world's largest auto market.
Terms in This Story
- NEV
- New Energy Vehicle, a term used in China for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.
- e-tron
- Audi's brand name for its electric vehicle models.
- e-mobility
- Electric mobility, referring to vehicles powered by electric motors and batteries.
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