Uwe Hochgeschurtz
| Uwe Hochgeschurtz | |
|---|---|
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| Born | February 27, 1963 Cologne, Germany |
| 🏳️ Citizenship | German |
| 🎓 Alma mater | Bergische Universität Wuppertal, University of Cologne, University of Birmingham and Université Paris Dauphine |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| 👔 Employer | Ford, Volkswagen Group, Renault, Opel |
| Known for | Sales Director, Product Manager, Head of Marketing, CEO |
| 👶 Children | 3 |
Uwe Hochgeschurtz is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Opel Automobile GmbH. Previously he held various management roles at Ford, and also as Head of Worldwide Marketing LCV at Volkswagen AG, and as CEO of Renault Germany, Austria and Switzerland.[1][2]
Early life and education[edit]
Hochgeschurtz studied at Bergische Universität Wuppertal, University of Cologne, University of Birmingham and Université Paris Dauphine earning a Master of Business Administration.[3]
Working[edit]
Hochgeschurtz has over 30 years of experience working in the automotive industry. He started at Ford in 1990, progressing through various management roles, including Sales Director for Ford Switzerland and Product Manager & Head of LCV Marketing for Ford Germany.[4]
In 2001 he became Head of Worldwide Marketing LCV for Volkswagen AG. In 2004 he moved to Renault, where he worked in sales, marketing and product management before being becoming CEO of Renault Germany in June 2016.[5]
In September 2021 Hochgeschurtz was appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Opel Automobile GmbH, taking on the role from previous CEO Michael Lohscheller.[6][7][8][9]
As a member of Stellantis executive team he reports directly to Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares.[10]
Personal life[edit]
Hochgeschurtz is married with three children. He is an enthusiastic cyclist, competing for RC Schmitter Cologne, and a supporter of FC Köln.[11][12]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Uwe Hochgeschurtz". Stellantis.
- ↑ "Uwe Hochgeschurtz wird neuer Opel-Chef".
- ↑ "Uwe Hochgeschurtz will join Opel as new brand CEO on September 1st". July 2021.
- ↑ "Renault's DACH CEO to take over at Opel". July 2021.
- ↑ "Opel names Renault exec Hochgeschurtz as next CEO". July 2021.
- ↑ "Stellantis ropes in Renault CEO Uwe Hochgeschurtz as head of Opel Brand". July 2021.
- ↑ Margret Hucko (4 May 2021). ""Das ist alles sehr deutsch aufgesetzt" – Seit Januar (2021) gehört auch Opel zum neuen europäischen Autoriesen Stellantis. Im Interview spricht Opel-Chef Michael Lohscheller über die Rolle der Marke im Konzern".
- ↑ "Uwe Hochgeschurtz wird neuer Opel-Chef – Nach harten Sanierungsjahren verlässt Opel-Chef Michael Lohscheller den Autobauer. Der bisherige Deutschland-Chef des Konkurrenten Renault übernimmt". 13 July 2021.
- ↑ "Autobauer: Opel-Chef Uwe Hochgeschurtz sichert Erhalt aller Werke zu – In Deutschland hat Opel noch drei Werke. Laut Opel-Chef Hochgeschurtz sei der Autobauer fit für die Zukunft. Zuletzt machten Spekulationen über weitere Einschnitte die Runde". 31 October 2021.
- ↑ "Former fleet boss of Renault appointed CEO of Opel". July 2021.
- ↑ Korioth, Roland; Henze, Tina. "Vor Opel liegt eine goldene Dekade".
- ↑ Appel, Holger (22 July 2021). "Neuer Opel-Chef: Vertriebsprofi, Rheinländer, Fußballfan".
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