Brandstaetter to replace Diess as VW brand CEO

VW Brandstaetter — In Ralf Brandstaetter, VW has picked a company veteran to head its core brand. (Friso Gentsch/Friso Gentsch/Volkswagen)

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June 08, 2020 01:52 PM

FRANKFURT -- Volkswagen Group named Ralf Brandstaetter as VW brand CEO, promoting him from his current role as the brand's chief operating officer.

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