By Max Bernhard 
 

Volkswagen AG (VOW.XE) said Friday that it has named Juergen Rittersberger its new general secretary and senior vice president group strategy effective Sept. 1.

In his new role, Mr. Rittersberger succeeds Thomas Sedran, who will head Volkswagen's commercial-vehicles brand.

Mr. Rittersberger previously held the position of general secretary and vice president corporate development at VW's sports-car maker Porsche AG.

 

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