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
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I have always been driven by the ambition to solve every problem I face, whether as a scientist, engineer or entrepreneur.
There are always opportunities one cannot pass up.
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When a customer sits inside the car, then they have to have the feeling that it's an Audi - whether it's the leatherwork or the bodywork. All these things must be typically Audi.
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We will announce what exactly is to happen at Seat as soon as we have all the details. We are currently working on different plans with which we could lead Seat towards a successful future.
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We were not very happy with our results in the US last year. But with the Q7 model we will return to profit in the US this year.
MoMA is one of the world's most admired cultural institutions.
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One million units by 2008 is just an initial aim.
full last sales year
Last year, we set a sales record. This year we are also going to go full throttle.
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.
exhaust existing
It is important to exhaust the potential of existing markets. But it is equally important to open up new markets.
chinese exceeded
Growth in the Chinese automobile market has exceeded everyone's expectations.
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VW's future is increasingly being decided in China, Russia, India, the Americas and Southeast Asia. This is where we will generate most of our growth in future.
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VW grows with the challenges. We continue to do, even when times are tough.
further thank work
I would like to thank Wolfgang Schreiber for his successful work with Bentley and Bugatti and the consistent further development of the two brands.