Leadership | World Automotive Group

World Automotive Group's leadership team has been assembled from the world's leading automotive and industrial companies — Audi, Volkswagen, General Motors, SAIC, Geely, Procter & Gamble, TotalEnergies, and ADNOC.

What unites us is operator DNA. Every member of the leadership team has built, scaled, or turned around real businesses. We bring cross-continental experience spanning China, North America, Europe, and the Middle East — and a shared conviction that the automotive economy is ready for a technology-driven transformation.

Amin Kadrie

Chairman

40+ years automotive leadership. Former CEO Alghanim Industries (Kuwait). Built and exited businesses across GCC, Canada, and Saudi Arabia.

Terence Johnsson

Group CEO

Global automotive executive. Experience across Audi, VW, GM, SAIC, and Geely. Speaker at The Economist.

Alex Maas

Chief Financial & Investment Officer

20+ years automotive finance across Europe, US, Asia, and the Middle East. Specializes in leasing, subscription, and digital flexibility.

Thomas Rebeyrol

CEO, Aftermarket Solutions

Retail, mobility and energy expert. Experience across Procter & Gamble, TotalEnergies, and ADNOC.

Khalid Kadrie

CEO, Data & Software Solutions

Northwood University graduate. Passion for technology and efficiency. Leads AutoData, Vicimus, and Axxion.

Raymond Zhu

Chief Technology & Product Strategy Officer

Technology, product, data and AI leader. Experience across China, North America, and the Middle East.

COLLECTIVE EXPERIENCE

Where Our Team Comes From

Audi

Volkswagen

General Motors

SAIC Motor

Geely

P&G

TotalEnergies

ADNOC