VW Group confirms Brandstaetter to lead China business; Skoda's Schaefer will be VW brand chief

VW Brandstaetter — Brandstaetter, 53, will move to Beijing for the new role. (Friso Gentsch/Friso Gentsch/Volkswagen)

December 09, 2021 02:24 PM

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