EHang Promotes Founding Member Shuai Feng to Chief Technology Officer to Lead Commercial Push
Guangzhou, Friday, 16 January 2026.
Founding member Shuai Feng becomes EHang CTO to drive commercialization. Feng notably led the development of the EH216-S, the world’s first certified pilotless eVTOL, signaling a shift toward industrial scaling.
Strategic Leadership for Industrial Scaling
EHang Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: EH) officially announced the appointment of Shuai Feng as Chief Technology Officer on Friday, January 16, 2026, with the role taking effect retroactively on January 14, 2026 [1]. This executive restructuring marks a critical transition for the Guangzhou-based urban air mobility company as it pivots from a research-heavy startup phase toward “systematic innovation and industrial implementation” [2]. A founding member of the EHang team since July 2014, Feng has been a pivotal figure in the engineering of the company’s core product lineup, including the VT35 and the GD series of aerial formation UAVs [1][3]. His technical leadership was notably instrumental in the creation of the EH216-S, the flagship pilotless electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft that secured the world’s first type certificate for its category from the Civil Aviation Administration of China [2].
A Shift in Technical Governance
The appointment signals a deliberate departure from the “founder-led hands-on technology management” style that characterized EHang’s early years [3]. Huazhi Hu, EHang’s Founder, Chairman, and CEO, stated that Feng has worked closely under his direct leadership for over a decade, deeply involving himself in the construction of the company’s technology system [1]. Hu emphasized that elevating Feng to CTO is designed to ensure the continuity of the company’s core technology strategy while facilitating global expansion and commercial operations [4]. Beyond his new responsibilities, Feng will retain his position as the company’s Compliance Officer, bridging the gap between technical innovation and regulatory adherence [1]. His credentials further support this dual focus; he holds a degree in Automation from Tsinghua University and serves as the Deputy Director of the Tsinghua-EHang Joint Research Institute for Low-Altitude Aviation Technology [1][2].
Market Context and Financial Backdrop
This leadership change occurs against a backdrop of significant financial volatility for the $1.06 billion market cap company [2]. As of the announcement, EHang’s stock was trading at $14.71, representing a steep discount of 50.571% from its 52-week high of $29.76 [2]. Over the preceding six months, the share price has declined by 20.14%, a trend partially attributed to regulatory delays that prompted a downgrade from JPMorgan [2]. Despite these market headwinds, EHang continues to scale its physical operations. In its unaudited results for the third quarter of 2025, reported in late November 2025, the company generated total revenues of RMB 92.5 million while recording a net loss of RMB 82.1 million [3]. Crucially, the company achieved 42 eVTOL deliveries during that quarter, underscoring its ongoing push to fulfill orders and validate commercial viability [3]. As EHang navigates the complexities of mass production, Feng’s appointment places a veteran engineer with deep supply chain experience at the helm of its industrial strategy [2].