Awards & Recognition
★2021 Automotive News Europe Eurostar Award - Car Division CEO
★Named to Supervisory Board of FC Bayern Munich AG as second chairman (2021)
Notable Facts
→Former Chairman/CEO of Audi AG from 2020-2023, overseeing Audi, Bentley, Ducati, and Lamborghini
→Member of Volkswagen Group Board of Management responsible for R&D
→Previously BMW Board member (2016-2020) responsible for purchasing and supplier network
→Led Audi's electrification strategy including complete ICE phase-out by 2033
→Announced Audi's entry into Formula One starting 2026
→78/100 CEO approval rating from employees, ranking in top 10% of similar companies
→Has Wikipedia page documenting his career and achievements
→Launched Project Artemis for accelerated automotive development
→Has extensive Formula 1 background including Mercedes and BMW F1 engine development