New ECARX (Nasdaq: ECX) board chair underscores global governance push

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ECARX Holdings Inc. has appointed Lone Fønss Schrøder as Chairperson of its Board of Directors, effective immediately, formally separating the roles of Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer. Ziyu Shen remains Chief Executive Officer and a Director, which the company highlights as a strengthening of its corporate governance framework.

Ms. Schrøder is a Danish executive with decades of leadership experience across automotive, technology, finance, logistics, and industrial sectors. Her background includes serving as Vice Chairperson of Volvo Cars during a major period of electrification and software transformation, and board roles at Ingka Holding B.V. (IKEA Group), Ikano Bank, GSHAB, companies within the Aker Group, and Geely Sweden Holdings.

The company notes that her expertise in corporate governance, global strategy, electrification, AI, and software-defined vehicles supports ECARX’s international ambitions, including a strategic goal of generating 50% of its revenue from global markets by 2030. ECARX describes itself as a global automotive technology provider with more than 1,400 employees in 13 locations and products in approximately 11 million vehicles worldwide.

Key Figures

Global revenue target: 50% of revenue Employees: Over 1,400 employees Global locations: 13 locations +4 more

7 metrics

Global revenue target 50% of revenue Strategic goal from global markets by 2030

Employees Over 1,400 employees Company workforce across 13 locations

Global locations 13 locations UK, USA, Brazil, Singapore, Malaysia, Sweden, China, Germany

Vehicles served Approximately 11 million vehicles Vehicles using ECARX products and services worldwide

Volvo Cars board tenure 2010 to 2025 Lone Fønss Schrøder’s service on Volvo Cars Board

Nasdaq listing year 2022 Year ECARX listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange

Company founding year 2017 Year ECARX was founded

Key Terms

software-defined vehicles, central computing platforms, ADAS solutions, corporate governance, +2 more

6 terms

software-defined vehicles technical

"a true pioneer in software-defined vehicles and intelligent mobility"

Vehicles whose key features and performance are controlled and updated primarily through software rather than fixed hardware designs. Like a smartphone that gains new apps and capabilities over time, these cars can receive over-the-air updates that add features, improve efficiency, or fix issues, which matters to investors because it can extend product life, create ongoing revenue from software services, lower recall risk, and change how value is created and captured in the auto industry.

central computing platforms technical

"capabilities to deliver turnkey solutions ... to central computing platforms and software"

ADAS solutions technical

"expand the expansion of our central computing, cockpit, and ADAS solutions across Europe"

corporate governance financial

"Her appointment as Chairperson separates the roles ... strengthening the Company's corporate governance framework"

Corporate governance is the system of rules, roles and oversight that determines how a company is directed and controlled, including the responsibilities of its board, executives and shareholders. Like the steering wheel and map for a car trip, it shapes decisions, sets checks on power and defines who can hold leaders accountable; strong governance reduces risk, builds trust and helps investors judge whether a company is likely to protect capital and deliver reliable returns.

forward-looking statements regulatory

"This release contains statements that are forward-looking statements within the meaning"

Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.

liquidity financial

"include statements regarding, amongst other things, results of operations, financial condition, liquidity, prospects"

Liquidity is how easily and quickly an asset or investment can be converted into cash without losing value. It matters to investors because higher liquidity means they can access their money quickly if needed, while lower liquidity can make it harder to sell assets promptly or at a fair price, potentially creating financial challenges. Think of it like trying to sell a common item versus a rare collectible—it's much easier to sell the common item fast.

Form 6-K: How Foreign Companies Report to the SEC →

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of April 2026

Commission File Number: 001-41576

ECARX Holdings Inc.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

Second Floor North

International House

1 St. Katharine’s Way

London E1W 1UN

United Kingdom

(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F x      Form 40-F o

ID: 4920-4519-0724 v.3.25 - MSW

INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS REPORT ON FORM 6-K

This current report on Form 6-K, including the exhibit hereto, is incorporated by reference into the post-effective amendment No. 2 to the registration statement on Form F-1 on Form F-3 (File No. 333-271861) and registration statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-288811) and shall be a part of such registration statements from the date on which this current report is furnished, to the extent not superseded by documents or reports subsequently filed or furnished.

ID: 4920-4519-0724 v.3.25 - MSW

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.			Description
99.1			Press Release – ECARX Holdings Announces Lone Fønss Schrøder as Chairperson of the Board

ID: 4920-4519-0724 v.3.25 - MSW

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

ECARX Holdings Inc.

By						/s/ Dylan D. Jeng
Name			:			Dylan D. Jeng
Title			:			Chief Financial Officer

Date: April 16, 2026

ID: 4920-4519-0724 v.3.25 - MSW

ECARX Holdings Announces Lone Fønss Schrøder as Chairperson of the Board

Appointment strengthens corporate governance and advances global expansion strategy

LONDON, April 16, 2026, ECARX Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: ECX) ("ECARX" or the "Company"), a global mobility tech provider, today announced the appointment of Lone Fønss Schrøder as Chairperson of the Board of Directors, effective immediately.

Ms. Schrøder is a Danish Citizen and joined the ECARX Board as a Director on October 31, 2025. Her appointment as Chairperson separates the roles of Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer, strengthening the Company's corporate governance framework. Ziyu Shen continues as Chief Executive Officer, and as a Director on the Board.

Ms. Schrøder brings decades of senior leadership experience across the automotive, technology, finance, logistics, and industrial sectors. Her board roles included time served as Vice Chairperson of Volvo Cars - where she served as Director from 2010 through a landmark period of electrification and software transformation - and Director of Ingka Holding B.V. (IKEA Group). She also serves as Chairperson of GSHAB, Ikano Bank and has held long-term board positions within the Aker Group. She brings deep expertise in corporate governance, global strategy, electrification, AI and the transition to software-defined vehicles.

Her leadership reinforces ECARX's European market presence and aligns with the Company's strategic goal of generating 50% of its revenue from global markets by 2030.

Lone Fønss Schrøder, Chairperson of the Board, said:

"I am honoured to take on this role at ECARX, a true pioneer in software-defined vehicles and intelligent mobility. The Company has built a unique full-stack platform, a global footprint, and partnerships with world-class automakers. I look forward to working closely with Ziyu, the Board, and the leadership team to guide ECARX's next phase of global growth, strengthen governance, and drive long-term value for shareholders, partners, and customers worldwide."

Ziyu Shen, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of ECARX, said:

"On behalf of the Board and the entire ECARX team, I warmly welcome Lone as our new Chairperson. Her proven track record and deep experience in global automotive, technology, and governance will be invaluable as we scale and accelerate the expansion of our central computing, cockpit, and ADAS solutions across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Separating the roles of Chairperson and CEO enhances governance clarity and supports our mission to become the global leader in automotive intelligence."

About Lone Fønss Schrøder

Lone Fønss Schrøder, Danish, is a distinguished international executive with decades of leadership across the automotive, technology, finance, logistics, and industrial sectors. She served on the Volvo Cars Board from 2010 to 2025, including as Vice Chairperson from 2018 and as Chair of the Audit Committee. She is a Director of Ingka Holding B.V. (IKEA Group), Chairperson of Ikano Bank and GSHAB, and a long-term board member of companies within the Aker Group and well as advisor to ServiceNow and I Squared. In June 2025 she became the Chairperson of Geely Sweden Holdings. She brings deep expertise in corporate governance, global strategy, electrification, software-defined vehicles, AI and cross-border stakeholder relations.

Full profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lone-fønss-schrøder-b49ab22a

About ECARX

ECARX (Nasdaq: ECX) is a global automotive technology provider with capabilities to deliver turnkey solutions for next–generation smart vehicles, from the system–on–a–chip (SoC) to central computing platforms and software. As automakers develop new vehicle architectures, ECARX is developing full–stack solutions to enhance the user experience while reducing complexity and cost.

Founded in 2017 and listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange in 2022, ECARX now has over 1,400 employees based in 13 major locations in UK, USA, Brazil, Singapore, Malaysia, Sweden, China and Germany. To date, ECARX products and services can be found in approximately 11 million vehicles worldwide.

For more information: https://ir.ecarxgroup.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains statements that are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management's beliefs and expectations as well as on assumptions made by and data currently available to management, appear in a number of places throughout this document and include statements regarding, amongst other things, results of operations, financial condition, liquidity, prospects, growth, strategies and the industry in which we operate. The use of words "expects", "intends", "anticipates", "estimates", "predicts", "believes", "should", "potential", "may", "preliminary", "forecast", "objective", "plan", or "target", and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, including, but not limited to statements regarding our intentions, beliefs or current expectations concerning, among other things, results of operations, financial condition, liquidity, prospects, growth, strategies, future market conditions or economic performance and developments in the capital and credit markets and expected future financial performance, and the markets in which we operate.

Media and Investor Contacts

Media:

communications@ecarxgroup.com

Investor Relations

ir@ecarxgroup.com

FAQ

What did ECARX (ECX) announce in this Form 6-K filing?

ECARX announced that Lone Fønss Schrøder has been appointed Chairperson of the Board, effective immediately. The move separates the roles of Chairperson and CEO, with founder Ziyu Shen continuing as Chief Executive Officer and Director while governance responsibilities shift to the new Chair.

Who is Lone Fønss Schrøder, the new ECARX (ECX) Board Chairperson?

Lone Fønss Schrøder is an experienced Danish executive with decades in automotive, technology, finance, logistics, and industrial sectors. She served on Volvo Cars’ board from 2010 to 2025, including as Vice Chairperson, and holds key roles at Ingka Holding (IKEA Group), Ikano Bank, GSHAB, and Geely Sweden Holdings.

How does the new Chairperson role change ECARX (ECX) governance?

Her appointment formally separates the roles of Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer at ECARX. Ziyu Shen continues as CEO and Director, while Lone Fønss Schrøder leads the Board, which the company states strengthens its corporate governance and clarifies oversight and management responsibilities.

How does Lone Fønss Schrøder’s experience support ECARX (ECX) strategy?

She brings expertise in corporate governance, global strategy, electrification, AI, and software-defined vehicles. ECARX links her leadership to its goal of generating 50% of revenue from global markets by 2030 and to expanding its central computing, cockpit, and ADAS solutions across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.

What business does ECARX (ECX) operate in and where does it have a presence?

ECARX is a global automotive technology provider delivering system-on-a-chip, central computing platforms, and software for next-generation smart vehicles. Founded in 2017 and listed on Nasdaq in 2022, it has over 1,400 employees across 13 locations in the UK, USA, Brazil, Singapore, Malaysia, Sweden, China, and Germany.

How widely are ECARX (ECX) products used in vehicles today?

The company states that its products and services are in approximately 11 million vehicles worldwide. These include solutions for central computing, digital cockpit, and ADAS that support software-defined vehicles and intelligent mobility, aligning with its strategy to grow global revenue by 2030.

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