Volkswagen Group UK has introduced the departure of Alex Smith. Alternative Damien O’Sullivan will start his new function as managing director on 1 December.
Smith spent almost 15 years with Volkswagen Group UK, with the final six as Group MD.
He stated: “I’m very pleased with every little thing the workforce and the networks have achieved in a interval which has included Brexit, a pandemic, a provide disaster and the introduction of mass-market electromobility.
“With Volkswagen the UK’s number one passenger car brand, Audi at number two and both Škoda and SEAT/CUPRA achieving record market shares so far this year, as well as Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles in number two position in the van market, it feels like the right time to hand over to Damien to continue building on Volkswagen Group’s market leading performance in the UK.”
O’Sullivan joins Volkswagen Group UK from Volkswagen Group Eire the place he was Audi model director for the final three years.
Stefan Specht, chairman of the Volkswagen Group UK Supervisory Board, stated: “I’m delighted that Damien has agreed to tackle this new function as Managing Director of Volkswagen Group UK, and am assured he’s properly positioned to guide the UK’s greatest automotive group by means of the numerous modifications we all know are forward.
“I’d also like to thank Alex for his dedication and massive contribution over the past six years, and I wish him all the best for the future.”
