Gholamreza Chenane has been introduced as a new board member of Zamyad, representing Saina Arvand Energy Development Company. This change occurred following a board meeting of Zamyad held on October 4, 2026, and Alimardan Azimi has exited the board.
Details of the Board Composition Change
In the announcement regarding the change in the composition of Zamyad's board of directors, Alimardan Azimi, who previously served as the CEO of the Iran Khodro Industrial Group, has left the board, and Gholamreza Chenane has been appointed as his replacement. Chenane has significant managerial experience in the automotive industry, having served as the deputy of the Saipa automotive group and in financial and economic management at Iran Khodro Diesel.
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Background of Gholamreza Chenane
Gholamreza Chenane has previously worked at Zamyad and, given his managerial background, is considered one of the suitable candidates for this position. These changes are part of the managerial transformations within the Saipa automotive chain in 2026. Zamyad, as one of the automotive companies in the Saipa group, has also issued announcements regarding changes in its board of directors and CEO in recent months.
These changes reflect the management group's efforts to improve decision-making processes and strategically guide Zamyad towards the long-term goals of the country's automotive industry. With Chenane's entry into the board, it is expected that Zamyad will be able to respond more effectively to market needs and take steps to enhance productivity and quality of its products.
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