Opel: The new boss knows Switzerland
EXPERIENCE PAYS OFF With effect from September 1, 2021, Uwe Hochgeschurtz will become Opel's new CEO. Currently, the German manager still serves as CEO of Renault Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Uwe Hochgeschurtz takes over the chief executive position at a time when the traditional brand from Rüsselsheim is pushing ahead with electrification and international expansion at great speed. The [...]
Uwe Hochgeschurtz takes over as chief executive at a time when the traditional Rüsselsheim brand is pushing ahead with electrification and international expansion at great speed.
The new man at the top succeeds Michael Lohscheller, who has decided to take up a challenge outside the Stellantis Group. Uwe Hochgeschurtz will join Stellantis' top executive team and report directly to CEO Carlos Tavares.
International experienced manager
Born in Cologne, he started his career in the automotive industry in 1990 at Ford before moving to Volkswagen in 2001 and Renault in 2004.
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares: "I would like to express my sincere thanks to Michael Lohscheller for creating a strong foundation for the company together with Opel employees. I am convinced that Uwe Hochgeschurtz will successfully shape this new chapter of the Opel brand thanks to his great experience in the automotive industry."
