FORVIA HELLA Strengthens Collaboration with Shanghai Government

Shanghai, 22 April 2024. The international automotive supplier FORVIA HELLA is committed to the Chinese market with a solid presence in China for over 30 years. During a recent significant meeting, FORVIA HELLA further strengthened the communication and collaboration with Shanghai Government by insightful discussions with Shanghai government leaders, represented by Vice Mayor Mr. Yuan Hua. Bernard Schaeferbarthold, FORVIA HELLA CEO, and key FORVIA HELLA executives including Joerg Weisgerber, Head of Business Group Electronics and Member of the Management Board, Binyi Bai, Executive Vice President Business Group Electronics APAC and Member of the Executive Board Electronics, and Heiko Laessig, Managing Director of HELLA Corporate Center Asia & Executive Vice President Finance & Controlling China, among others, participated in the meeting.

"We deeply appreciate the warm reception and productive discussions with the Shanghai government officials," said Bernard Schaeferbarthold, FORVIA HELLA CEO. "Our longstanding presence in China, particularly in Shanghai, underscores our commitment to contributing to the prosperity and development of the region. We are excited about the opportunities ahead and look forward to further collaboration."

In the meeting, the government leader gave an in-depth introduction of Shanghai's overall business environment and related policy trends of Shanghai, reaffirming its thriving business landscape, while also encouraging continued investment by FORVIA HELLA in the city. FORVIA HELLA disclosed its future investment and development strategy in China, especially in Shanghai, committed to promote sustainability, technological innovation, intelligent manufacturing, industry incubation and other aspects in China. The meeting concluded with a fruitful exchange of views, with both sides expressing their commitment to continued cooperation and mutual benefit.