Patrik Riese appointed as Managing Director and CEO at Volkswagen Finance Private Limited

→  Mr. Patrik Riese appointed as Managing Director and CEO at Volkswagen Finance Private Limited with effect 1st July 2017

Mumbai: Volkswagen Finance Private Ltd., the financial arm of the Volkswagen Group in India announces the appointment of Mr. Patrik Riese as the Managing Director and CEO.

With a career spanning over 26 years in the automotive industry, Mr. Riese, has previously held the position of Managing Director of Volkswagen Financial Services South Africa, and prior to that Managing Director of Volkswagen Financial Services Sweden.

Mr. Riese carries with him a wealth of global expertise having worked in several markets including Europe, North and South America, and Africa while holding leadership positions in sales and marketing in those markets.  Mr. Riese graduated from the Business School at the University of Gothenburg and holds a degree in International Business and Marketing.

Mr. Patrik Riese’s appointment is effective 1st July, 2017 taking charge from Mr. Andreas Kutzner, who joined in June 2015.

Volkswagen Finance Private Ltd. is the financial arm of the Volkswagen Group catering to all the group brands in India operating under the name of Volkswagen Financial Services, Skoda Financial Services, Audi Financial Services, MAN Financial Services and also providing financial services to Porsche, Lamborghini and Scania in India.