Cavallo comments on VW CEO's departure: "Justifiably so"
Volkswagen (VW) has commenced the search for a new Labor Director, following the departure of Gunnar Kilian on July 4. The decision to step down was influenced by the need to draw a balance about the future direction of the company, according to Daniela Cavallo, Chairwoman of the Works Council at VW.
Cavallo expressed her views on Kilian's departure, stating that his seven years as Labor Director at VW resulted in a positive balance. Kilian significantly contributed to VW's digital transformation and overcame the challenges posed by the Corona crisis. However, a critical moment was the breaking of the VW tariff family last year, which Daniela Cavallo called a historical taboo breach. This incident, combined with increasing difficulties in planning a common future for VW, led to the conclusion that the company would not continue together in the future.
Thomas Schäfer will temporarily take over the personnel department during the transition period. Arne Meiswinkel will be added to the extended board of management and will be responsible for personnel matters. The criteria for the new Labor Director include a leadership personality suitable for times of transformation and change.
The Works Council and IG Metall are responsible for the succession process, with the employee side taking the initiative in the search for a new Labor Director. Cavallo expressed confidence in handling topics and resolving conflicts during the transition period. The day-to-day business runs through the personnel departments and personnel managers of the individual brands, companies, and locations.
For those seeking information on VW's leadership or succession plans, it would be advisable to consult VW's official communications or recent automotive news sources. As of now, the search results do not provide specific details on potential candidates or the current state of succession planning for this role at VW.
[1] It is worth noting that the search results mention the Director of the Volkswagen Group in the context of Renault's CEO succession planning, but this is unrelated to internal VW succession discussions. For accurate and up-to-date information, checking VW's official announcements or recent news articles would be advisable.
- The new Labor Director at Volkswagen (VW) is expected to have a leadership personality suitable for times of transformation and change, given the industry's ongoing digital transformation and the challenges posed by the finance and transportation sectors, including the automotive business.
- The succession process for the Labor Director at VW is being managed by the Works Council and IG Metall, with a focus on finding a candidate who can successfully navigate the complexities of business and handle potential conflicts that may arise during this period of transition.
- Candidates for the Labor Director role at VW will need to demonstrate expertise in the automotive industry, particularly in finance and digital transformation, to ensure the continued growth and success of the company in light of the evolving landscape of the global transportation and finance sectors.
