# George Chang

> George Chang, also known as Chang Ket Leong, is an automotive executive whose career includes leadership of Autoliv China, Autoliv Asia and Autoliv’s global Passive Safety business, followed by the CEO role at BWI Group from September 2022. His public LinkedIn now lists him as independent and open to new opportunities.

- **Role:** Independent / Open to New Opportunities (public LinkedIn listing)
- **Organizations:** Autoliv, BWI Group, BeijingWest Industries International Limited, Nissan
- **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical (Aeronautical) Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, MBA, Heriot-Watt University, Regent College
- **Known for:** Led Autoliv China during its growth from $10 million in annual sales in 2000 to more than $1.1 billion in 2011., Progressed from regional purchasing to Asian and global business leadership at Autoliv., Led BWI during its 2023 ClearMotion partnership and 2024 thyssenkrupp Steering agreement.

## Career timeline

- **1997** — Joined Autoliv as Asia-Pacific regional purchasing manager.
- **2000-2011** — Led Autoliv China as its reported annual sales rose from $10 million to more than $1.1 billion.
- **2012-04** — Became president of Autoliv Asia and joined the parent company’s executive committee.
- **2014-09** — Became president of Autoliv’s Passive Safety business.
- **2015-12** — Autoliv announced his planned departure to pursue activities outside the automotive sector; transition continued into 2016.
- **2016-2019** — Studied at Regent College, according to LinkedIn.
- **2022-09** — Became CEO of BWI Group following a majority ownership change.
- **2023-07** — Appointed executive director of BeijingWest Industries International on July 28.
- **2024-04** — Signed BWI’s EMB development and manufacturing agreement with thyssenkrupp Steering CEO Patrick Vith in Budapest.
- **2024-07** — Presented BWI’s All-by-Wire 2035 strategy.
- **2024-12** — Resigned as executive director of BeijingWest Industries International effective December 27.

## Achievements

- Led Autoliv China during its growth from $10 million in annual sales in 2000 to more than $1.1 billion in 2011.
- Progressed from regional purchasing to Asian and global business leadership at Autoliv.
- Led BWI during its 2023 ClearMotion partnership and 2024 thyssenkrupp Steering agreement.

## Latest updates

- **2024-12** — Resigned from the BeijingWest Industries International board effective December 27, citing other personal business engagements.
- **2026-10** — Research check: public LinkedIn lists Independent/Open to New Opportunities. This is an observation date, not the date of a new appointment.

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-chang-b6239225

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Last updated: 2026-10-07