The Executive Board of Audi Brussel
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The backbone of Audi Brussels
It is probably the most exciting time the automotive industry has ever witnessed. Digitalization, sustainability and urbanization are the megatrends driving changes in customer needs, value chains and business models. Audi is up for this challenge.
The process of change is already clearly evident at our Brussels plant. Since 2018, we are responsible for manufacturing Audi's first ever fully electric series model. This ambitious path requires expertise but also a collaborative culture based on values such as integrity, appreciation and the courage to change. Our team of directors at Audi Brussels draws on its longstanding experience and know-how to form the basis for such a responsible corporate management. That is what enables us to offer employees the best possible conditions to live out their creativity and drive innovations.
Volker Germann
General Director for Production, Technology and Logistics and Spokesperson of the Management since 1 April 2019
Volker Germann has been working successfully for the Volkswagen Group and Audi for many years. He graduated in engineering at the College of Technology in Mannheim and began his career in 1986 as an employee in central planning for painting and assembly at VW. In 2009, he became managing director at VW do Brasil in Curitiba. In 2016, Volker Germann became managing director of the FAW-Volkswagen joint venture in Changchun, China. The Audi A4 L, Audi A6 L, Audi A6 L e-tron, Audi Q3 and Audi Q5 L model series are built for the Chinese market in that city, which has a population of approximately seven million.
Volker Germann has been working successfully for the Volkswagen Group and Audi for many years. He graduated in engineering at the College of Technology in Mannheim and began his career in 1986 as an employee in central planning for painting and assembly at VW. In 2009, he became managing director at VW do Brasil in Curitiba. In 2016, Volker Germann became managing director of the FAW-Volkswagen joint venture in Changchun, China. The Audi A4 L, Audi A6 L, Audi A6 L e-tron, Audi Q3 and Audi Q5 L model series are built for the Chinese market in that city, which has a population of approximately seven million.
Christoph Herzig
General Director for Finance since 1 April 2017
Christoph Herzig graduated from his studies in industrial engineering in 1998. In addition to German (his mother tongue), Herzig also speaks fluent English and Dutch and French on an intermediate level.
He started his Audi career, which now spans almost 20 years, when he graduated in 1998. He started out as a trainee and then moved to the production controlling team. He held various roles within controlling before taking on a senior position in 2004. He took on a management role in 2006, heading up controlling for the production co-ordination and logistics departments. Two years later, in 2008, Christoph Herzig relocated to China to manage the factory and investment controlling departments. On his return to Germany in 2011, he became part of the senior management team (OMK), heading up production controlling in Neckarsulm. At Audi Brussels, he oversees the finance and accounting departments as well as purchasing and controlling and IT and legal.
Christoph Herzig graduated from his studies in industrial engineering in 1998. In addition to German (his mother tongue), Herzig also speaks fluent English and Dutch and French on an intermediate level.
He started his Audi career, which now spans almost 20 years, when he graduated in 1998. He started out as a trainee and then moved to the production controlling team. He held various roles within controlling before taking on a senior position in 2004. He took on a management role in 2006, heading up controlling for the production co-ordination and logistics departments. Two years later, in 2008, Christoph Herzig relocated to China to manage the factory and investment controlling departments. On his return to Germany in 2011, he became part of the senior management team (OMK), heading up production controlling in Neckarsulm. At Audi Brussels, he oversees the finance and accounting departments as well as purchasing and controlling and IT and legal.
Erik Prieels
Director General for Human Resources since 01/01/2018
Erik Prieels took over as Director General for Human Resources and Organization on January 1, 2018. He previously held the role of Head of Human Resources at Audi Brussels but began his career in operational logistics, then worked at the Center of Preseries of the former Volkswagen factory in Brussels before moving back to the logistics department. In 2007, he became Head of Logistics at Audi Brussels and in 2012 took over as Head of Operational Human Resources. As an experienced HR manager, Erik Prieels will bring extra heft to the senior management of Audi Brussels.
Erik Prieels took over as Director General for Human Resources and Organization on January 1, 2018. He previously held the role of Head of Human Resources at Audi Brussels but began his career in operational logistics, then worked at the Center of Preseries of the former Volkswagen factory in Brussels before moving back to the logistics department. In 2007, he became Head of Logistics at Audi Brussels and in 2012 took over as Head of Operational Human Resources. As an experienced HR manager, Erik Prieels will bring extra heft to the senior management of Audi Brussels.