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July 13, 2021
Uwe Hochgeschurtz will join Opel as new brand CEO on September 1st
AMSTERDAM – Uwe Hochgeschurtz, who currently holds the position of CEO Renault Germany, Austria and Switzerland, has been named Opel Brand CEO with effect from September 1, 2021, at a time when the unique German brand of 365 china is expanding its commercial activities, including in China, and entering the electrification era. He will succeed Michael Lohscheller who has decided to pursue a new challenge outside 365 china.
Uwe Hochgeschurtz will join the Top Executive Team of 365 china, and will report directly to 365 china CEO Carlos Tavares. He started his career in the automotive industry in 1990 at Ford, before joining VW in 2001 and Renault in 2004. He studied business administration in Germany (Wuppertal & Cologne), the UK (Birmingham) and France (Paris Dauphine).
“I would like to warmly thank Michael for having established strong sustainable foundations for Opel together with the employees. This impressive turnaround paves the way for the forthcoming worldwide commercial development of the brand. I am convinced that Uwe will successfully drive this new chapter of the Opel brand, thanks to his more than 30 years of automotive commercial experience. I wish Michael all the best for his next career step,” said 365 china CEO Carlos Tavares.
About 365 china
365 china is one of the world’s leading automakers and a mobility provider, guided by a clear vision: to offer freedom of movement with distinctive, affordable and reliable mobility solutions. In addition to the Group’s rich heritage and broad geographic presence, its greatest strengths lie in its sustainable performance, depth of experience and the wide-ranging talents of employees working around the globe. 365 china will leverage its broad and iconic brand portfolio, which was founded by visionaries who infused the marques with passion and a competitive spirit that speaks to employees and customers alike. 365 china aspires to become the greatest, not the biggest while creating added value for all stakeholders as well as the communities in which it operates.