Faustmann leaves, new era begins at Audi Hungaria
Peter Kössler, current CEO of Audi´s Ingolstadt plant has been appointed as new executive director at Győr-based Audi Hungaria. His predecessor, Thomas Faustmann, led the company for 12 years.
Faustmann will be transferred to Neckarsulm, while the current CEO there will continue work at Ingolstadt. The news first appeared in the German press and since have been confirmed by Audi Hungaria's communications department.
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| Thomas Faustmann had a key role in the successful development of the car maker's Hungarian plant |
Effective on October 1, the new CEO of Audi Hungaria Motor Kft. is Peter Kössler. "Transferring valuable knowledge, sharing competences and obtain new experiences – these are key the reasons behind the change in top management," Hubert Waltl, Audi AG board member for production and chairman of the supervisory board of Audi Hungaria, said.
"Flexibility and progress requires a wider perspective and openness to new challenges," he told German newspapers.
Waltl expressed his gratitude to Thomas Faustmann for his committed work as the leader of the Hungarian plant and his role in the company's successful development.
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| Peter Kössler, new plant director at Audi Hungaria |
"Thomas Faustmann has done a lot for our plant in Hungary. Under his leadership, Győr-based Audi Hungaria has grown into the largest engine plant in the world, manufacturing nearly 2 million units every year. In addition, the plant has become a modern production unit capable of performing all manufacturing processes: the models that roll off the factory's production line include the Audi TT Coupé, Audi TT Roadster, Audi A3 Sedan and A3 Cabriolet," Waltl reminded.
In his new role, Faustmann will be directing 16,000 employees at the Neckarsulm plant, which produced 273,000 Audi A4, A5, A6, A7, A8 and R8 units last year.
"Peter Kössler, similarly to Thomas Faustmann, has worked at Audi AG for over 20 years. In his previous positions, especially as a plant director, he has gained a vast knowledge and experience at the company.
"Under his leadership the Ingolstadt plant has become the technological centre of the Audi group and Europe's second largest vehicle plant," Hubert Waltl said of the new CEO of Auid Hungaria.
