Oliver Hoffmann is New Audi Tech Development Chief

Oliver Hoffmann, only 44 years old, will head Audi’s Technical Development. CEO Markus Duesmann has been realigning Technical Development, fulfilling two roles since last june with particular focus on process quality.Dr. Herbert Diess, Chair of Audi’s Supervisory Board, says Hoffmann “is an accomplished engineer with the right leadership qualities to head up the technical heart…

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