December 15, 2020
Volkswagen’s Herbert Diess was not offered a contract extension from the German automaker’s supervisory board after discussions turned heated following a conversation regarding the company’s transition to electrification.
Reuters reported on Monday that Volkswagen had met to talk about a possible contract extension that would see Diess run the European giant’s automotive operation for years to come. Diess reportedly demanded an early contract extension and requested that more of the company’s funds be set aside to help accelerate his attempts to create an electrified lineup of vehicles at Volkswagen.
However, things did not go as planned for the 62-year-old man from Munich, Germany. Although VW’s Board is showing plenty of support for Diess moving forward and has made plans to adjust its budget, it made no mention of a possible contract extension that would see the current CEO maintain his post past April 2023 when his ties with the company are set to
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