Volkswagen appoints Steffen Knapp as director

19 Jun 2017

Volkswagen Passenger Cars India has appointed Steffen Knapp as director, a position that was previously held by Michael Mayer.

Mayer was head of sales and marketing at Volkswagen Passenger Cars – China.

Knapp will report to Thierry Lespiaucq, managing director at Volkswagen Group Sales India and will be responsible for driving the passenger car business in India.

Knapp (48) has held leadership roles at brands like SEAT and Ford in different parts of Europe and contributed to the significant achievements made by the brands in their respective geographies.

Volkswagen Passenger Cars India has appointed Steffen Knapp as director, a position that was previously held by Michael Mayer.

Mayer was head of sales and marketing at Volkswagen Passenger Cars – China.

Knapp will report to Thierry Lespiaucq, managing director at Volkswagen Group Sales India and will be responsible for driving the passenger car business in India.

Knapp (48) has held leadership roles at brands like SEAT and Ford in different parts of Europe and contributed to the significant achievements made by the brands in their respective geographies.

The Volkswagen Group ?sells five passenger car brands in India: Audi, Lamborghini, Porsche, Skoda and Volkswagen.