Scott Keogh named CEO of Volkswagen North America

Scott Keogh, presently head of Audi of America, has been named president and CEO of Volkswagen Group of America as well as head of the Volkswagen brand for the North American region.

Mr Keogh joined Audi in 2006 and led the revival of the Audi brand. He succeeds Hinrich J. Woebcken, who will remain with the company as an adviser.

Mr Keogh's successor at Audi is Mark Del Rosso, president and CEO of Bently Motors, Inc., Americas. His replacement will be named later.

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