BMW manager Duesmann lined up to head Audi, sources say

Duesmann has been responsible for BMW purchasing since 2016.

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July 24, 2018 05:00 AM

BERLIN -- Volkswagen Group is lining up BMW purchasing director Markus Duesmann to head its Audi premium brand.

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