Martin Winterkorn
Martin Winterkorn
Martin Winterkornis the former chairman of the board of directorsof Volkswagen AG, the parent company of the Volkswagen Group, and former chairman of the supervisory board of Audi and Porsche Automobil Holding SE...
NationalityGerman
ProfessionBusinessman
Date of Birth24 May 1947
CountryGermany
largest
The Volkswagen Group offers the world's largest low-CO2 fleet.
firmly proved remain terrain
The Volkswagen Group has proved that it can remain firmly on track even when the terrain is slippery.
The U.S. market has the highest priority for Volkswagen.
good
Volkswagen must continue to attack and make good use of its opportunities.
europeans
Americans are as they are. We have to accept this. Lots of Europeans forget that.
Audi has fewer problems with electronics than any other company.
markets remain states united
The United States will remain one of the most important markets for VW.
exhaust existing
It is important to exhaust the potential of existing markets. But it is equally important to open up new markets.
ensure reaches regardless whether
Regardless of whether we are in an upturn or a downturn, our goal is to ensure the Volkswagen Group reaches the top of the automotive industry.
best sheer
I am an emotional person, and soccer is sheer emotion. For me, it is the best way to unwind.
porsche
The integrated automotive group of Volkswagen and Porsche is a certainty.
clearly greater yes
I clearly say yes to Big Data, yes to greater security and convenience, but no to paternalism and Big Brother.'
people problem cases
People act as though the hybrid could solve all of our problems - which is certainly not the case.
strong competition tough
The tough competition among German manufacturers makes us fundamentally strong.