Dirk Kreidenweiß set to assume the role of managing director at VDAT, effective from November 2025.
The Association of Automobile Tuners e.V. (VADT) has announced a change of management, with Dirk Kreidenweiß taking over the reins effective from November 2025. The current managing director, Harald Schmidtke, will retire in October 2025 after almost 20 years of dedicated service.
Over the past three months, Dirk Kreidenweiß has been systematically introduced to the VADT team by Schmidtke. Kreidenweiß, an industry expert and passionate tuning enthusiast, has been preparing for his new role since July 1, 2025.
Kreidenweiß has expressed his commitment to gaining societal recognition for tuning as a diverse, creative, and technically challenging hobby. He views tuning as an expression of individuality and technical skill, and plans to engage in conversations with industry companies, interest groups, authorities, technical services, media, trade show and event organizers, and VADT member companies to secure the future and position tuning in the international market.
While no specific details about the reasons for the change of management were provided, the document containing the announcement, PR_VADT_Management_FINAL.pdf, offers a glimpse into Kreidenweiß's ambitious plans for VADT. The 725 kB PDF file can be accessed via the business office and email.
As we move forward, it will be interesting to see how Kreidenweiß's leadership will shape the future of VADT and the automobile tuning industry. Keep an eye on official VADT announcements, industry news, and tuning community forums for updates on this exciting change.
- Dirk Kreidenweiß, in his new role as managing director of VADT, has expressed a desire to engage with various stakeholders in the industry, including finance, transportation, and automotive businesses, to secure a strong future for the tuning industry.
- In his preparations for his new role, Kreidenweiß has been establishing connections with several key players, such as media outlets, trade show organizers, and event coordinators, within the tuning industry and beyond.
- In his ambition to position tuning as a globally recognized hobby, Kreidenweiß has also indicated his intent to collaborate with authorities and technical services in establishing industry standards and promoting the creative and technical aspects of automobile tuning.
