Friday, September 09, 2005

Change in Executive Management at Volkswagen of America

Text from Volkswagen of America.
Hallmark takes over responsibility for Volkswagen business in USA - Len Hunt moves to Bentley

Wolfsburg, 09 September 2005 - A change in the executive management of Volkswagen of America headquartered in Auburn Hills will come into effect on 1 October.

Adrian Michael Hallmark, previously Board member for Sales and Marketing at Bentley, will assume responsibility for Volkswagen business in the USA and Canada. Hallmark has gathered extensive experience in the sales sector during his time with various automakers and was recently instrumental in achieving the turn-around at Bentley. The 43-year old takes over from Len Hunt as Executive Vice President of VWoA.

Len Hunt succeeds Hallmark at Bentley as Board member for Sales and Marketing. 49-year old Hunt will bring to his new post his long-standing experience of the international automotive business, e.g. at Jaguar and Audi.