Zellmer to become new head of VW's Skoda, say sources

By REUTERS | 2 April 2022


Zellmer and Schaefer (inset).


FRANKFURT: Skoda, part of Germany's Volkswagen, has appointed Klaus Zellmer as its new boss, two sources with knowledge of the matter said on Friday.

Zellmer is to succeed Thomas Schaefer as head of the Czech carmaker, and an announcement will be made on Monday, the people said.

Zellmer is a board member for sales, marketing and aftersales at Volkswagen Passenger Cars and a Porsche veteran.

Skoda was not immediately available for comment and Volkswagen declined to comment.

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