Skoda Auto India announces management changes

Car maker Skoda Auto India today announced changes in its management with Karsten Bogun, managing director, commercial affairs retiring from the company to take up new responsibilities as the chief financial officer of the VW Braunschweig plant in Germany.

This comes into effect from today, a company release here said.

Bogun joined Skoda Auto India in December 2006 and played a vital role in the company's financial sphere.

Jean-Marie Lagey continues in his role as managing director, technical affairs of the company in India while Sanjay Mundade is pronounced member of the board as director commercial affairs, the release said.

 

Makarand Deshpande has been elevated to the board of the company as director (HR & administration).

Thomas Kuehl remains in his position as member of the board of director for sales & marketing. In this role, he is solely responsible for the business and operations of Skoda Auto in India and is also the spokesperson for the brand, the release said.