Volkswagen's American leader resigns; new president announced
Volkswagen is facing a growing crisis in the industry and internal staff reshuffles. The president of the company's American division has resigned.
8:56 AM EST, November 20, 2024
Pablo Di Si, president of the Volkswagen brand and the Volkswagen Group in North America, resigned immediately, leaving the company. The reasons for this decision are unknown. However, it is known who will fill the vacancy.
Gerrit Spengler, who currently oversees human resources in Volkswagen's American division, will assume the role of interim leader. He will ultimately be replaced by Dr. Kjell Gruner, who will take over as president on December 12, 2024.
Kjell Gruner has previously been associated with the German company. He worked for Porsche and left in 2023 to join Rivian. He will now leave the American brand to return to the parent company. However, his path will still intersect with Rivian's, as Volkswagen is steadily investing in the firm.
"We would like to thank Pablo Di Si, who, together with his local team, has made a lasting contribution to strengthening the American regions of our group," said Arno Antlitz, CFO and COO of the VW Group. "In Kjell Gruner, we have brought on board an experienced expert who knows the market and customers very well and will continue to consistently pursue the growth path we have embarked on," he added.
