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→5. Thomas Schäfer, CEO of the Volkswagen Passenger Cars Brand
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* Advanced SKODA's electrification program<ref name=":5" />. | * Advanced SKODA's electrification program<ref name=":5" />. | ||
* Launched SKODA's NEXT LEVEL – ŠKODA STRATEGY 2030<ref name=":5" />. | * Launched SKODA's NEXT LEVEL – ŠKODA STRATEGY 2030<ref name=":5" />. | ||
* '''At Volkswagen Passenger Cars, an open atmosphere and encouragement of input from junior staff has been observed, something that didn't exist with the previous CEOs'''<ref>https://www.topgear.com/car-news/tech/volkswagen-wont-bring-car-road-again-thousands-problems</ref>'''.''' | |||
* '''As Managing Director of Volkswagen Group South Africa, he increased the market share of the Group brands Volkswagen, Audi and VW Commercial Vehicles to 23.5%'''<ref>https://www.autocarpro.in/news-international/skoda-appoints-thomas-schafer-as-ceo-56941</ref>'''.''' | |||
==== Attributes ==== | |||
* He is known for his '''charisma and personable nature.''' | |||
* '''Unlike his boss, Oliver Blume, he doesn't support synthetic fuels.''' “It's not Mr. Blume behind it. I guarantee that,” said the VW brand's CEO. “This discussion around e-fuels is widely misunderstood. They have a role to play in existing fleets, but won't replace EVs. That's complete nonsense. Look at the physics of making e-fuels. We don't have enough energy as it is, so why waste it on e-fuels?” he said<ref>https://insideevs.com/news/662346/vw-brand-boss-e-fuel-combustion-cars-over-by-2035-interview/</ref>. | |||
* He is a champion of team spirit<ref>https://www.southcoastregister.com.au/story/8274964/volkswagen-ceo-to-managers-cut-costs-because-roof-is-on-fire/</ref>. | |||
==== He said has three main priorities; ==== | |||
* He wants to make VW lovable<ref name=":7">https://www.telegraph.co.uk/cars/features/volkswagens-new-boss-thomas-schafers-plan-heal-self-inflicted/</ref>. | |||
* He wants to make the brand more organized<ref name=":7" />. | |||
* He wants to drive the transition to EVs then to autonomous cars<ref name=":7" />. | |||
==== Education ==== | ==== Education ==== | ||