
About
Matías Carnero has been a member of the Supervisory Board of Volkswagen AG since 1 April 2021. Matías Carnero was born on 4 April 1968 in Barcelona. In 1987, he joined SEAT as an assembly worker at the Barcelona plant and later became a foreman. In 1988, he was elected as a delegate of the union. In 1999, he became Chairman of the SEAT works council in Martorell, and in 2003 general secretary and spokesman for the UGT union at SEAT. Since 2003 Mr Carnero has been a member of the Presidium of the European and Global Group Works Council in the Volkswagen Group. He has been President of the UGT Catalunya since 2016.
Due to his diverse, decade-long activities in various bodies of company and trade union co-determination, Mr Carnero has in-depth knowledge and experience of the automotive industry and collective bargaining policy. In addition, he has special knowledge and experience in the areas of vehicle manufacture/sale, management/supervision, law/compliance, government relations, human resources as well as employee matters. He also has special experience in cooperation with politics, associations and especially trade unions.
Personal Details
Qualifications & Experience
Other directorships (state)
(only entities turnover at least $5m p/a)
Working history
Committee/s
| Company | Committee | Role | Appointment Date | Resignation Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Group | Supervisory Board | Member | 01/04/2021 |