Dr. Oliver Gruenberg joins Skoda Auto India

SkodaAuto India, a fully owned subsidiary of Skoda Auto A.S., Czech Republic has appointed Dr. Oliver Gruenberg as its new Managing Director for Technical Affairs. Dr. Oliver Gruenberg has taken over from Mr. Jean-Marie Lagey, Managing Director Technical Affairs, who recently retired from Skoda Auto India after a distinguished tenure. Mr. Lagey has been assigned new responsibilities in Europe.

In his previous capacity as Manufacturing Director and Deputy General Director of Volkswagen Russia, Dr. Gruenberg played a key role in driving the business in Russia. After having led the company to production readiness in full cycle production in 2009, he took over the responsibility for the Volkswagen plant in Sarajevo, Bosnia within the business area of driving systems.

A student of Physics from the Technical University of Braunschweig, Dr. Gruenberg has also completed his Doctorate in Engineering Sciences. He did his doctoral theme in engineering sciences on quality improvement in high volume car coating techniques. He joined the Volkswagen Group in Wolfsburg in 1995 completing his Doctorate during his stint at Volkswagen. Since then, he has taken several positions of rising responsibilities within the Group.

Mr. Thomas Kuehl will continue as the Spokesperson of the company and Member of the Board & Director Sales & Marketing. Subsequently, Mr. Sanjay Mundade will continue as the CFO and member of the Board of Commercial Affairs and Mr. Makarand Deshpande as member of the board of Human Resources and Administration at SkodaAuto India.