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Great Wall Motors

Great Wall Motors was formed in 1976 and is named after the Great Wall of China. As of 2010, it is China's largest SUV producer, and as of 2011 it was China’s 10th largest automaker in terms of units produced.

Chairman / President

Wei Jianjun

CEO / Managing Director

Ray Smith

CFO / Finance Director

Li Hongshuan

Industry

Automotive

Website

gwm-global.com

Headquarters address

2266 Chaoyang South Street,Baoding city · Pro.,P.R.China

Stock Code

SHA:601633
SEHK:2333
OTCMKTS:GWLLF

Year founded

1984

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