LEAPMOTOR INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP CHANGES

• Danilo Annese appointed CEO of Leapmotor International, effective 1st September
• Sander Jansen to lead commercial operations in Enlarged Europe from 1st November
• Appointments support Leapmotor’s continued global and European growth

Leapmotor International is pleased to announce the appointment of Danilo Annese as Chief Executive Officer of LPMI, effective 1^st September, and Sander Jansen as Head of Commercial Operations at LPMI for Enlarged Europe, effective 1^st November.

As Chief Executive Officer, Danilo Annese leads Leapmotor International's global business development and commercial strategy, guiding the next phase of growth for the Stellantis-led joint venture between Stellantis and Leapmotor.

Since January 2025, Danilo Annese has served as Head of Commercial Operations for LPMI Enlarged Europe, playing a pivotal role in accelerating the company's growth. Under his leadership, Leapmotor International successfully expanded its commercial network, strengthened market operations, and established itself as one of Europe's fastest-growing electric vehicle brands. He succeeds Tianshu Xin, who earlier this year transitioned to Chief Operating Officer for Stellantis’ China and Asia-Pacific Region.

To support LPMI’s ambitious European growth plans, from 1^st November, Sander Jansen will succeed Danilo Annese as Head of Commercial Operations for Enlarged Europe. Currently serving as General Manager of Stellantis Netherlands, Sander brings extensive leadership experience, a sales and marketing background, and a deep understanding of the European automotive landscape.

Tianshu Xin, Chief Operating Officer for Stellantis’ China and Asia-Pacific Region, said: "Danilo has been instrumental in the launch and growth of Leapmotor International. His strategic leadership, international perspective, and deep industry expertise make him the ideal person to guide the company into its next chapter. As we continue our rapid expansion across global markets, Danilo's vision and customer-focused approach will be key to strengthening our position as a leading force in electric mobility."

"At the same time, I am pleased to welcome Sander to his new role. His extensive commercial experience, proven track record in brand development, and deep understanding of European markets will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen Leapmotor's presence and accelerate our growth across Europe."

Commenting on his appointment, Danilo Annese, CEO, said: "I am honoured to lead Leapmotor International at such an exciting stage of its development. Together with our talented teams, retail partners, and stakeholders around the world, we will continue to expand our global footprint and make innovative electric mobility accessible to more customers."

Sander Jansen, Head of Commercial Operations for Enlarged Europe, said: “I am excited to join Leapmotor International at such a pivotal moment in its European growth journey. Together with our teams and partners across Europe, I'm looking forward to supporting the continuous development of LPMI in making innovative electric mobility accessible to an ever-growing number of customers.”

With these leadership appointments, Leapmotor International reinforces its commitment to sustaining strong growth, expanding its international presence, and advancing the transition to intelligent and accessible electric mobility worldwide.

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About Leapmotor International

Leapmotor International is a Stellantis-led joint venture with a 51/49 partnership between Stellantis N.V. and Leapmotor. Founded in 2015. Leapmotor is focused on redefining the electric vehicle (EV) landscape by leveraging cutting-edge technology and innovation. Leapmotor International was created to deliver these tech-centric, affordable electric mobility solutions to customers around the globe using Stellantis’ long-established and comprehensive sales and post-sales network, which provides the highest standards of quality and reliability. The company began its operations in Europe in September 2024 and in the UK in March 2025, where it currently has more than 90 retailers. Leapmotor has committed to increasing this figure to over 100 by the end of 2026. Leapmotor International’s product line-up includes the T03, an urban-focused A-segment EV, the B10, a C-segment SUV, the C10, a fully equipped, family-oriented D-segment SUV vehicle and the recently launched B05, a C-segment hatchback. The launch of the B05 is followed by the B03X, a B-segment SUV, before the end of the year. www.leapmotor.net/uk.