Ex-Porsche executive Klaus Zellmer becomes Skoda boss
His appointment as boss of Skoda comes as chairman and COO Schäfer leaves at the end of June to head up the Volkswagen brand, taking over from Ralf Brandstätter, who will now oversee the Volkswagen Group's Chinese operations.
Zellmer will be larger with leading Skoda's ambitious Next Level transformation strategy, under which it will expand its line-up of electric cars, reduce its fleet emissions and dramatically revamp its design language.called Modern Solid, which it describes as"the most dramatic change" for the brand since it joined the Volkswagen Group in 1994.
Murat Aksel, interim chairman of the Skoda board, said:"I'm delighted that we have been able to recruit one of our most high-profile managers to Skoda Auto. "Klaus Zellmer has more than 20 years’ experience in the industry. During this time, he has not only distinguished himself as a leading automotive expert but has also demonstrated great strategic and entrepreneurial foresight.
"I'm convinced that, alongside the board team, he will do everything in his power to continue to systematically advance Skoda Auto’s successful development."
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