BYD announces the arrival of Maria Grazia Davino as Regional Managing Director in Europe
Amsterdam, Netherlands - BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer of new energy vehicles and power batteries, is pleased to announce the arrival of Maria Grazia Davino as the new Regional Managing Director for Germany, Switzerland, Poland, Austria and the Czech Republic, effective 1 December 2024.
Maria Grazia brings a wealth of experience in the automotive industry, having held prominent positions with leading OEMs in a variety of markets. She most recently served as UK Group Managing Director at Stellantis, where she led the region’s operations across several brands, and she brings an impressive track record in driving sales operations, retail, finance and marketing strategies at country, region and global levels.
Her other previous roles include a spell as Stellantis’s Senior Vice President for Sales & Marketing in the Enlarged Europe region, during which Maria Grazia led the launch of a new retailer model, as well as CEO and Managing Director positions in Austria, Switzerland and Germany.
Maria Grazia holds degrees in Philosophy and Economics, reflecting her analytical approach to the complex dynamics of the automotive industry, and she is recognised as an influential figure in the field, a leader dedicated to innovation and progress.
In her new role at BYD, María Grazia will make a key contribution to the strengthening of the company’s operations in Europe, as BYD expands the distribution and reach of its industry-leading automotive technologies.
Stella Li, Executive Vice President of BYD, said: "We are thrilled to welcome Maria Grazia to our team. Her extensive experience and visionary leadership will be pivotal as we continue to grow and innovate in the European automotive landscape."
About BYD
BYD (Build Your Dreams) is a multinational high-tech company devoted to leveraging technological innovations for a better life. BYD now has four industries including Auto, Electronics, New Energy, and Rail Transit. Since its foundation in 1995, the company quickly developed solid expertise in rechargeable batteries and became a relentless advocate of sustainable development, successfully expanding its renewable energy solutions globally with operations in over 70 countries and regions. BYD has now committed to more than 2 million new energy passenger cars, reinforcing the brand’s credentials. Its creation of a Zero Emissions Energy Solution, comprising affordable solar power generation, reliable energy storage, and cutting-edge electrified transportation, has made it an industry leader in the energy and transportation sectors. BYD is a Warren Buffet-backed company and is listed both on the Hong Kong and Shenzhen Stock Exchanges. More information on the company can be found at www.byd.com.
About BYD Auto
Founded in 2003, BYD Auto is the automotive subsidiary of BYD, a multinational high-tech company devoted to leveraging technological innovations for a better life. Aiming to accelerate the green transition of the global transportation sector, BYD Auto focuses on developing pure electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. The company has mastered the core technologies of the entire industrial chain of new energy vehicles, such as batteries, electric motors, and electronic controllers. It has witnessed in recent years significant technological advancements, including the Blade Battery, DM-i Super Hybrid Technology, e Platform 3.0, CTB Technology, e⁴ Platform, BYD DiSus Intelligent Body Control System, and DMO super hybrid system. The company is the world's first carmaker to stop the production of fossil-fueled vehicles on the EV shift and has remained top of new energy passenger vehicle sales in China for 11 years in a row.
BYD Europe is headquartered in the Netherlands and is the first overseas branch of BYD Group, with a commitment to evolving the international brand BYD Auto to deliver safe and efficient sustainable solutions in new energy vehicles through world-leading technological innovations. More information can be found at bydauto.eu.
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