Wolfsburg, Germany - September 28, 2012 - Dr. Heinz-Jakob Neußer (52) takes over as Head of Powertrain Development at the Volkswagen Group effective October 1, 2012. He succeeds Wolfgang Hatz (53), who will in future be focusing on his responsibilities as the member of the Porsche AG Board of Management in charge of Research and Development.
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2012 Paris Motor Show
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Wolfsburg, Germany - September 28, 2012
• Dr. Heinz-Jakob Neußer new Head of Powertrain Development at the Volkswagen Group
• Wolfgang Hatz ends dual function and focuses on his responsibilities on Board of Management of Porsche AG
Dr. Heinz-Jakob Neußer (52) takes over as Head of Powertrain Development at the Volkswagen Group effective October 1, 2012.
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2012 Paris Motor Show
Volkswagen Group, September 27, 2012.
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He succeeds Wolfgang Hatz (53), who will in future be focusing on his responsibilities as the member of the Porsche AG Board of Management in charge of Research and Development.
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2012 Paris Motor Show
Volkswagen Group, September 27, 2012.
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Dr. Heinz-Jakob Neußer holds a doctorate in mechanical engineering and began his career as an engine developer in 1986.
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Dr. Heinz-Jakob Neußer
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He joined Porsche’s engine development unit as a project manager in 1996, taking charge of engine construction in 1998 and drivetrain development in 2001.
Neußer assumed responsibility for powertrain development at the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand in 2011.
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2012 Paris Motor Show
Volkswagen Group, September 27, 2012.
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Wolfgang Hatz began his career as a project manager for motorsport at BMW in 1983.
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Wolfgang Hatz
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Having held various senior posts at companies such as Porsche, Opel and Fiat, the mechanical engineering graduate joined the Volkswagen Group in 2001.
He initially led drivetrain development at Audi and was subsequently given responsibility for powertrain development at the Volkswagen Group in 2007.
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2012 Paris Motor Show
Volkswagen Group, September 27, 2012.
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Hatz was also appointed member of the Porsche AG Board of Management in charge of Research and Development in 2011.
Source: Volkswagen Group
http://www.volkswagenag.com/content/vwcorp/content/en/press.html
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