Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Limited announced that Independent Non-Executive Director Dr. Lam Kit Lan, Cynthia will step down on 30 June 2026, citing escalating external business commitments. Her departure will simultaneously vacate her seat on the Board’s nomination committee.

Following Dr. Lam’s exit, the seven-member Board will become all-male, placing the company in breach of Hong Kong Listing Rule 13.92 and Corporate Governance Code provision B.3.5, both of which require at least one director of a different gender and such representation on the nomination committee.

The Board pledged to “use its best endeavors” to appoint a suitably qualified female director within three months of the effective date to restore compliance. Selection criteria will span professional qualifications, experience, cultural and educational background, race and ethnicity, gender, and age.

Chairman and CEO Zhang Yue expressed appreciation for Dr. Lam’s “tremendous and valuable contributions” during her tenure. Further updates on the replacement process will be disclosed “as and when appropriate.”

As of the announcement date (27 April 2026), Brilliance China’s Board comprises three executive directors—Zhang Yue, Zhang Wei, and Guo Hongbo—and four independent non-executive directors—Song Jian, Jiang Bo, Dong Yang, and Dr. Lam Kit Lan, Cynthia.