Executive Management

Steven Schneider, Co-CEO

Mr. Schneider entered the automotive industry intent upon contributing through fuel efficient vehicles. He is recognized and respected internationally for his contributions and personal dedication to the research, engineering, integration and development of electric drive systems for the newly emerging electric vehicle and alternative fuel transportation industry. Recently, he was named the newest member to the Bay Area Council, business leaders committed to promoting the health and well-being of the Bay Area with a focus on building the economic region’s relationship with China. Schneider joined ZAP as Chief Executive Officer and Director in 2002 helping raise nearly $1 billion from several of his successful businesses which today represent the core of ZAP's business operations. Schneider’s education and early career in the automotive industry include positions with specialty and fuel efficient automobiles offered by Honda, VW, Renault, and DeLorean. He has unique expertise in automotive marketing, sales, distribution, logistics, distribution, finance, engineering integration, homologation and operations. Schneider holds several patents with several more pending. He has represented the automotive industry on TV and radio programs and at media events and lectures frequently in trade and business association and university venues on management and advanced automotive technologies. He has served on the board of directors for a number of energy and manufacturing companies and recently forged close relationships with business opportunities in Asia. Currently, he is Vice Chairman of Samyang Optics. Co., LTD of South Korea. Schneider was appointed a Senior Advisor for Economic Development to Hangzhou, one of China's "Innovation Zones." He’s an officer of Better World International, developing EV infrastructure partnerships in China. Click here for his full biography.

Wang "Alex" Gang, Co-CEO

Wang "Alex" Gang, CEO of Zhejiang Jonway Automobile Co. Ltd., graduated from the University of Sunderland in the United Kingdom with an undergraduate degree in business administration.  A member of the Zhejiang Council and member of the After 70's Elite Club in Taizhou, Mr. Wang has many years of manufacturing management experience as well as a broad overview of international market development and management.  Through his manufacturing innovations and international training, Mr. Wang has been able to enhance Jonway Auto's level of modernization and internationalization.

Benjamin Zhu, Chief Financial Officer

Benjamin Zhu joined ZAP Jonway as Chief Financial Officer in March 2011.  He previously served as deputy finance head with Foton Auto Group headquarted in Beijing China, which is China’s largest domestic commercial vehicle maker with yearly sales volume of over 700,000 units, where he led group operation finance, cost control and overseas investments from August 2009 up until he joined ZAP Jonway. From July 2008 to July 2009, Mr. Zhu served as CFO with Ready Medicine Group, where he was responsible for M&As, finance integration, governance and the Company’s U.S. IPO. From March 2007 to June 2008, Mr. Zhu served as finance director with Chery Auto Group, which is China’s largest domestic passenger car maker with yearly sales volume of over 680,000 units. He was responsible for Chery’s international business finance, overseas investments, and its China IPO. Before joining Chery Auto, Mr. Zhu served as audit director and audit manager with Homeworld Hypermarket Group and Big 4 accounting firms.  He was an audit manager with Deloitte and Price Waterhouse Coopers for nine consecutive years. Mr. Zhu is a holder of China CPA certificate, and graduated from Southwest University of Finance and Economics in July 1993.