Gernot Döllner

Gernot Döllner
Gernot Döllner, 2023
Nationality	German
Alma mater	Technical University of Braunschweig
Occupations	Chairman of the Board of Management, Audi Member of the Board of Management, Volkswagen Group
Years active	1993–present
Board member of	FC Bayern Munich

Gernot Döllner (born in 1969) is a German engineer, business executive, and CEO of AUDI AG. Additionally, he is a member of the Board of Management of the Volkswagen Group.^[1] He heads the Progressive Brand Group, which includes Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini, and Ducati. Previously, Döllner served as Chief Strategist and Secretary-General of the Volkswagen Group.

Education

Döllner hails from Bückeburg in Lower Saxony.^[2] He studied mechanical engineering, focusing on construction and vehicle technology, at the Technical University of Braunschweig and the University of Waterloo. In 1996, Döllner earned his Doctorate in Engineering.^[3]

Career

Döllner began his career at the Volkswagen Group in Wolfsburg. In 1998, he joined Porsche in Stuttgart. During his time there, he has worked as project manager for the Porsche 918 Spyder and head of the Panamera series from 2011 to 2018.^[4] His last role at Porsche was as Head of Product and Concept.^[5]

In 2021, Döllner returned to Volkswagen in Wolfsburg, where he took over the management of corporate strategy, product strategy, and the corporate secretariat.^[6] He played a crucial role in the company's shift towards electric mobility.^[7]

On September 1, 2023, Döllner was appointed as the Chairman of the Audi Board of Management.^[8] Additionally, he joined the Board of Management of the Volkswagen Group, where he took charge of the entire Progressive Brand Group, including Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini, and Ducati. He accelerated Audi's electric mobility transition with a significant product initiative.^[9] In March 2024, he took over responsibility for the development department of Audi.^[10]

In 2023, Döllner was elected to the Supervisory Board of FC Bayern Munich and became the Deputy Chairman of the committee. Audi is a sponsor and shareholder of the Bundesliga football club.^[11]

References

1. "VW-Chefstratege zum neuen Audi-Chef berufen". Tagesschau (in German). June 29, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
2. "Ehemaliger Bückeburger Gernot Döllner wird neuer Chef bei Audi". Schaumburger Nachrichten (in German). July 2, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
3. Döllner, Gernot (November 17, 1997), Konzipierung und Anwendung von Maßnahmen zur Verkürzung der Produktentwicklungszeit am Beispiel der Aggregateentwicklung, Bericht / Institut für Konstruktionslehre, Maschinen- und Feinwerkelemente, Technische Universität (in German), Technische Universität Braunschweig – Fakultät für Maschinenbau und Elektrotechnik – Institut für Konstruktionslehre, Maschinen- und Feinwerkelemente, retrieved November 17, 2023
4. Gerster, Michael (June 30, 2023). "Why VW Group Veteran Gernot Döllner Was Picked to Lead Audi". Automotive News Europe. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
5. "Volkswagen Says Gernot Doellner Becomes New Strategy Chief". Reuters. March 23, 2021. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
6. "VW Names Porsche Exec Doellner as Strategy Chief". Automotive News Europe. March 24, 2021. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
7. Menzel, Stefan (December 30, 2021). "Gernot Döllner: Wie der VW-Chefstratege den Autokonzern elektrifiziert". Handelsblatt (in German). Retrieved October 18, 2023.
8. Eddy, Melissa (June 29, 2023). "Volkswagen Replaces Audi Chief Amid Pressure to Electrify". New York Times. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
9. Bach, Markus (October 16, 2023). "Audis Projekt Aufholjagd". Auto Zeitung (in German). Retrieved October 18, 2023.
10. Randall, Chris (February 21, 2024). "Audi CEO rumoured to be taking over technical development". electrive. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
11. "Neuer Boss bei Bayern". Sport1 (in German). September 13, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2023.

External links

• Audi official website