Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has appointed a new chairman of the board of management, as current chairman Professor Carsten Intra retires.
Stefan Mecha will step into the role on 1st July 2025, leaving his role as executive CEO of Volkswagen Passenger Cars, responsible for China.
Mecha has worked at the Volkswagen Group for over 15 years, having started as regional sales director of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, responsible for Western Europe, in 2005; before becoming a management board member in 2016.
Outgoing chairman Carsten Intra was responsible for the launch of the ID. Buzz, the new Transporter, and has spearheaded the firm’s exploration of self-driving technology.
Thomas Schäfer, CEO of Volkswagen Passenger Cars, said: “With Stefan Mecha, one of our most internationally experienced managers is taking over the leadership of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.
“He has demonstrated in regions such as Brazil, South Africa, Russia and China that it is possible to achieve sustainable success even in challenging environments – through a good team spirit, pragmatism, and deep market insight.”
“I am confident that, together with his highly capable team, he will lead the brand to new heights and further enhance cooperation within the Brand Group Core.”
