4 Aug 20
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Martin Jahn hands over the FAW-VW steering wheel

Martin Jahn, Volkswagen Group

After having spent 4 years heading sales and marketing at the Chinese joint venture between FAW and Volkswagen, Martin Jahn (pictured) hands over the reins to Michael Mayer.

Jahn was the Czech Republic’s Vice Prime Minster for economic affairs in 2004-2005 and was active in several leading roles within the Volkswagen Group since 2006. He was board member for Skoda Auto from 2006 until 2008, and he was responsiible for global fleet sales, heading Volkswagen Group Fleet International from September 2010 until July 2016. It is unclear what his new role within the AG will be moving forward.

Michael Mayer, Jahn’s successor, has a successful track record within the group, having covered retail, wholesale and leading roles at Volkswagen and Bentley. He was Brand Director VW in India from 2014 to 2017 before moving to China, where he was Head of Sales and Marketing.

Authored by: Yves Helven