Doellner replaces Duesmann as Audi chief from September.
FRANKFURT: Audi named Volkswagen's strategy chief as its new CEO on Thursday, as the luxury carmaker seeks to catch up with rivals in the dash towards electrification, including in China, the world's top car market.
Gernot Doellner, who replaces Markus Duesmann, will become CEO with effect from September, Audi said, after the luxury automaker's supervisory board passed a resolution on Thursday. Duesmann will step down from his position on Sept 1.
"I'm honoured and excited to be taking on this new role. Audi is a fantastic company with a rich history," Doellner, Volkswagen's strategy chief since 2021, said.
"I look forward to shaping the company's future together with the entire team at Audi."
Döllner holds a degree in mechanical engineering. He joined Volkswagen as a Ph.D. candidate in 1993 and subsequently served in a number of management roles at Porsche AG, including as head of Concept Development and head of the Panamera Series.
Since 2021, he has overseen the Volkswagen Group’s Product and Group Strategy and the General Secretariat.
Duesmann.
