Monday, July 28, 2008
Volkswagen recruits ex Chrysler UK boss
Simon Elliott to head up brand's commercial vehicle division
Volkswagen has appointed former Chrysler boss Simon Elliott as the new head of its commercial vehicles division.
Elliott, who only left the American brand last Thursday, replaces Robert Hazelwood who moved within the Volkswagen Group earlier this year to become director of Škoda UK.
He is yet to get a start date for his new role and VW said an announcement would be made “in due course”.
Prior to joining VW Elliott has also worked for Toyota Lexus and started his career at Volkswagen in vehicle logistics and sales before being promoted to a variety of sales and marketing roles.
“Simon brings a wealth of experience and I am very pleased to welcome him back to Volkswagen, “ said Robin Woolcock, managing director, Volkswagen Group.
DATED: 28.07.08
FEED: MT
Volkswagen has appointed former Chrysler boss Simon Elliott as the new head of its commercial vehicles division.
Elliott, who only left the American brand last Thursday, replaces Robert Hazelwood who moved within the Volkswagen Group earlier this year to become director of Škoda UK.
He is yet to get a start date for his new role and VW said an announcement would be made “in due course”.
Prior to joining VW Elliott has also worked for Toyota Lexus and started his career at Volkswagen in vehicle logistics and sales before being promoted to a variety of sales and marketing roles.
“Simon brings a wealth of experience and I am very pleased to welcome him back to Volkswagen, “ said Robin Woolcock, managing director, Volkswagen Group.
DATED: 28.07.08
FEED: MT
