Hans Dieter Pötsch

Hans Dieter Pötsch serves as Chairman of the Executive Board of Porsche Automobil Holding SE and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Volkswagen AG, positions he has held since 2015. Born in Traun near Linz, Austria, Pötsch is a distinguished automotive industry leader with over four decades of experience in finance and strategic management. His appointment came at a critical juncture following the Volkswagen emissions scandal, where his financial expertise and crisis management skills proved instrumental in steering the group through challenging times. As a key architect of the Volkswagen Group's transformation strategy, Pötsch has overseen significant investments in electric mobility, digitalization, and sustainable transportation solutions. His leadership extends beyond the automotive sector through his role as President of the German Chamber of Commerce in Austria since 2019 and his membership on the Supervisory Board of Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA. Under his stewardship, Porsche SE has maintained its strategic focus on long-term value creation while navigating complex market dynamics and regulatory changes. Pötsch's comprehensive understanding of capital markets, combined with his operational experience across multiple industries, positions him as one of Europe's most influential business leaders. His vision for sustainable mobility and digital transformation continues to shape the future direction of both Porsche SE and the broader Volkswagen Group ecosystem.