Currently reading: Ex-Porsche executive Klaus Zellmer becomes Skoda boss

Replacement for Thomas Schafer was previously Porsche America boss and currently leads Volkswagen sales

Klaus Zellmer, previously a high-ranking executive at Porsche, has been announced as the new chairman of the board of Skoda, replacing Thomas Schäfer as of 1 July.

Zellmer, currently serving as sales, marketing and aftersales boss of the Volkswagen brand, joined Porsche in 1999, leaving for a six-year stint at Daimler in 2004 before returning to Porsche as chief marketing officer.

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roy_g_biv 4 April 2022

Hmmm Porshe to Skoda - that's some promotion!

roy_g_biv 4 April 2022

And. . . that should be Porsche!