New head of Volkswagen’s CV business announced 30 September 2011

Alex Smith has been crowned the new director of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, and will take up the role on 1 November.

He replaces Simon Elliott, who recently became managing director of Volkswagen Group Ireland.

Smith has spent 16 years in the motor industry, the last four of which have been at VW. His previous roles at the German manufacturer include a spell as head of group parts operations, where he was responsible for the trade parts specialists network.

"We are delighted to appoint Alex to this new role and know that his previous achievements make him the best person to lead Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles during the years ahead," comments Simon Thomas, managing director of Volkswagen Group UK.

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Joihn Challen

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