Germany – John P. White, 57, will lead Volkswagen Group Australia as managing director Volkswagen Group and brand director Volkswagen Passenger Cars, effective April 1, 2013.
White’s successor as managing director Volkswagen Group Canada and brand director Volkswagen Canada is Maria Stenström, 54, currently Head of VW Passenger Cars sales in India and the Far East.
White joined the Volkswagen Group in 1993 and has also held responsibility for Volkswagen Group and Volkswagen brand business in Canada since 2008.