Board Members Oppose Norbert Reithofer’s Ascension within BMW
11 May 2015, 08:23 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / After Dr. Norbert Reithofer will step down as CEO of BMW he will take up the position of Supervisory Board Chairman. Not everyone's on board though
MINI Gets a New Boss Amid Troubling Sales
22 Jan 2015, 11:01 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / MINI sales have been doing poorly ever since the new model was introduced. Last year, the sales increase posted was a measly 1 percent, way below what the BMW Group wanted to see. Of course, such a ...
Harald Kruger Will Replace Norbert Reithofer as CEO of BMW in May 2015
9 Dec 2014, 14:32 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / BMW decided to announce what changes of personnel will take place in the higher hierarchies of the management starting next year, despite having a long time ahead to do so. Therefore, without furthe...
Ferrari’s Ex-Chief Engineer to Move to BMW
8 Oct 2014, 12:04 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Earlier this month, we were rather shocked to learn that an ex-CEO of Audi’s RS division will be assuming the same role at BMW’s M division starting next years. Now we’re even more...
Surprise Move in Munich: Ex-Audi CEO Takes Over BMW M
24 Sep 2014, 08:04 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / In a stunning move, BMW announced that their M division’s management will be taken over by ex-Audi quattro boss Franciscus van Meel starting with January 1, 2015. Apparently, Dr. Friedrich Nit...
Audi quattro Division Boss to Move to BMW
1 May 2014, 12:33 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / It seems like the rumors that BMW might launch an all-wheel-drive M5 in the future might become reality, especially if we’re to believe the rumors that Franciscus van Meel, the head of Audi&rs...
BMW North America Shuffles Its Management Team
5 Dec 2013, 08:48 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / After learning about the imminent retirement of Jim McDowell, the man that led the MINI USA team for the last 8 years, we’ve also heard news that other management positions will be occupied by...
BMW Announces Worldwide Personnel Changes
3 Dec 2013, 17:03 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / In order to handle the ever increasing demand of BMW automobiles on a worldwide scale, the Management team over at the BMW Group recently underwent a series of changes. Stefanie Wurst will be tak...
BMW Official Talks about Sustainability and Open-Top Driving at Tokyo Motor Show 2013
20 Nov 2013, 13:55 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / The BMW Group brought a whole arsenal of cars at the Tokyo Motor Show 2013, including a world premiere and 2 Asian premieres, in the shape of the 4 Series Convertible, i3 and i8. As it was expect...
BMW Announces Design Team Changes
21 Sep 2013, 12:03 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Back in August, BMW made a couple of changes in its design team, naming Adrian van Hooydonk in charge of the BMW Group Design, taking care of all models and brands of the manufacturer. Also, A...
BMW-Brilliance China Names New Sales Chief
17 Sep 2013, 12:29 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Last week, the BMW-Brilliance joint venture announced that their Sales Chief, Mr. Duan Jianjun, resigned due to personal reasons. The seat didn't stay vacant for long, as the company announced ...
BMW of North America Has a New Vice President
6 Sep 2013, 12:13 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / The Marketing division of BMW North America will have a new Vice President starting with September 15, in the person of Trudy Hardy, according to an announcement from President and CEO of BMW NA, Lu...
BMW USA Announces Management Team Changes
25 Jul 2013, 09:55 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / The Management Team of BMW North America is undergoing a series of important changes due to the retirement of Gene Donnelly, Southern Region Vice President. After more than 40 years of experience...
BMW's Chinese Management Team Remains the Same
16 Jul 2013, 12:18 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Recently, the Chinese media started reporting rumors that the current Management Team of BMW's branch in the Asian country might undergo some serious changes, in light of quality concerns and m...
Auto Express Names BMW's Ian Robertson the Number One Brit
6 Jun 2013, 15:39 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / AutoExpress does a unique top every year. They're calling out the top Brits in the auto industry, called the Brit List. This year, BMW's Chief of Sales and Marketing, Ian Robertson made it...
BMW Successful Even on the European Market
12 Apr 2013, 13:36 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / The European market recorded the worst years in the history of the automotive industry during the recent economical and financial crisis. However, BMW managed to record positive numbers even on the ...
BMW Munich Branch Changes Management
29 Mar 2013, 10:42 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Starting with April 1st, the biggest BMW Branch in Germany will change its manager. Peter Mey will take over, succeeding Michael Rahe, who has led the Munich branch for 5 years and is now retiring. ...
BMW Heir Is Forbes' Richest Person in the Auto Industry
20 Mar 2013, 10:01 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Contrary to what you might expect, the richest person in the Auto Industry is not a man. Susanne Klatten, the daughter of Herbert and Johanna Quandt is the world's 58th richest person, placing ...
BMW Confirms Rumors: Audi's Sales Chief Changed Sides
14 Mar 2013, 13:33 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / Yesterday we reported that the ex-Sales Chief from Audi, Peter Schwartzenbauer, might join the BMW's Top-Management team this month. Today, BMW confirmed this rumor and welcomed Schwartzenbauer...
Audi's Sales Chief to Return to BMW this Month
13 Mar 2013, 16:36 UTC · By: Gabriel Nica / The fight for the first place in the premium car segment is tightening. BMW managed this year to retake the first place by a mere 407 cars after settling for second place since 2008, the year Peter ...