Maase Inc. Appoints Baoxue Xu as Co-Chief Technology Officer to Lead Energy Technology Development
Xu’s responsibilities span energy technology research, engineering and global commercialization alongside a separate AI technology leadership role.
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Maase (NASDAQ: MAAS) appointed Baoxue Xu as Co-Chief Technology Officer for its energy solutions division, effective October 13, 2026. Xu will oversee research, engineering and global commercialization of battery energy storage, battery and energy management systems, and autonomous mobile charging robotics.
He brings more than two decades of experience in embedded systems, vehicle electronics and energy technologies. He joins Dr. Zhifeng Li, the recently appointed Chief Technology Officer responsible for AI technology strategy. Maase expects the complementary leadership structure to support integration of AI computing infrastructure with smart energy systems.
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QINGDAO, China, Oct. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Maase Inc. (NASDAQ: MAAS) (“MAAS” or the “Company”), an artificial intelligence (“AI”)-centric full-scene digital systems provider and operator, today announced the appointment of Mr. Baoxue Xu as Co-Chief Technology Officer, in charge of the energy solutions division, effective October 13, 2026.
In this specialized executive role, Mr. Xu will directly oversee the research, engineering, and global commercialization of MAAS’s energy solutions, including high-power battery energy storage systems (BESS), smart battery management systems (BMS), energy management systems (EMS), and advanced autonomous mobile charging robotics.
Mr. Xu brings more than two decades of experience in embedded systems, vehicle electronics, industrial Internet of Things, battery management, energy storage, and intelligent control. He has held General Manager positions at Qingdao Guibao Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. since January 2016 and at Qingdao Maisi Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. since January 2026, where he has led the development of vehicle connectivity systems, BMS and EMS platforms, distributed energy storage systems, industrial power solutions, and intelligent mobile charging equipment.
Mr. Xu is a Senior Engineer and holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Technology from Qingdao Institute of Architectural Engineering (now Shandong University of Science and Technology) and a master’s degree in Power Systems and Automation from Shandong University of Technology (now Shandong University). Most recently, in 2026, he began leading joint research with CRRC Qingdao Sifang Co., Ltd. on autonomous mobile charging robots incorporating intelligent navigation and robotic arms for automated charging operations. He has also participated in the formulation of the group standard “Smart Mobile Charging Robots for New Energy Vehicles” (Project No. 2025-064T-CAEE), organized by the China Electronic Equipment Technology Development Association.
Min Zhou, Chief Executive Officer of MAAS, commented: “We are pleased to welcome Mr. Xu to MAAS’s executive leadership team. Together with Dr. Zhifeng Li, who was recently appointed as the Company’s Chief Technology Officer responsible for AI technology strategy, we will establish a complementary dual-engine technology leadership structure across AI computing and smart energy. Mr. Xu’s expertise in energy storage, power electronics, and autonomous charging will strengthen the integration of intelligent computing infrastructure with smart energy systems and support the Company’s next phase of technology development and commercialization.”
Mr. Xu commented: “I am honored to join MAAS as Co-Chief Technology Officer in charge of the energy solutions division. Reliable energy infrastructure, intelligent load management, and autonomous power replenishment are becoming increasingly important to AI data centers and green mobility. I look forward to working alongside Dr. Li and the broader MAAS technology team to advance our complementary capabilities in AI computing and smart energy and expand the commercial application of our BESS, EMS, and intelligent charging technologies.”
About MAAS
Maase Inc. (NASDAQ: MAAS) an integrated provider and operator of an artificial intelligence (“AI”) -centric full-scene digital systems. Our businesses focus on areas of flexible energy deployment and intelligent commercial network operation, and provide closed-loop solutions from computing infrastructure, smart hardware and full-scene services, aiming to achieve large-scale implementation of AI technologies across industries. Powered by our dual engines of intelligent technology and ecosystem integration, through strategic industry consolidation and continuous improvement in operations, our mission is to build up an open and collaborative industrial ecosystem and provide our customers with efficient, reliable and sustainable intelligent products and solutions. We will continuously explore and consolidate high-quality technological and commercial resources globally and explore industrial application scenarios of AI technologies. For more information, visit https://ir.maaseai.com.
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Who is Maase’s new Co-Chief Technology Officer for energy solutions?
Baoxue Xu became Maase’s Co-Chief Technology Officer in charge of the energy solutions division, effective October 13, 2026. His responsibilities cover research, engineering and global commercialization of energy storage systems, battery and energy management systems, and autonomous mobile charging robotics.
What autonomous charging research experience does Maase’s Baoxue Xu bring?
Xu began leading joint research with CRRC Qingdao Sifang in 2026 on autonomous mobile charging robots using intelligent navigation and robotic arms for automated charging. He also participated in developing the group standard “Smart Mobile Charging Robots for New Energy Vehicles,” organized by the China Electronic Equipment Technology Development Association.