About
Hans Dieter Pötsch has been a member of the Supervisory Board of Volkswagen AG since October 7, 2015. He studied industrial engineering at the Technical University of Darmstadt and began his career in Controlling at BMW AG in Munich in 1979. In addition to his roles at Volkswagen and Porsche, Pötsch is a member of the Supervisory Board of Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA in Gütersloh, Germany. He possesses specialist knowledge in the automotive industry, particularly in finance, corporate strategy, vehicle manufacture/sale, and extensive expertise in areas such as finance and accounting, taxes, capital markets, management/supervision, law/compliance, human resources, and North American markets. Pötsch is recognized for his interactions with government, authorities, industry associations, trade unions, and his special knowledge of sustainability.
Personal Details
Qualifications & Experience
Other directorships (state)
(only entities turnover at least $5m p/a)
| Company | Committee | Position | Date Appointed |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Board | Member | 01/01/2015 |
Working history
Member
Porsche AGAppointed Date: 01/01/2009
Date Resigned: 01/01/2015
Industry: Automobile
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Other Executive
BMWAppointed Date: 01/01/1979
Date Resigned: 01/01/1987
Industry: Automobile
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Committee/s
| Company | Committee | Role | Appointment Date | Resignation Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Group | Board | Chairperson | 07/10/2015 | |
| Volkswagen Group | Nominations & Governance | Member | 07/10/2015 | |
| Volkswagen Group | Social & Ethics | Member | 07/10/2015 | |
| Volkswagen Group | Supervisory Board | Chairperson | 07/10/2015 | |
| Porsche AG | Supervisory Board | Member | 01/01/2010 |