The Chairman of the Supervisory Board has complete respect and
understanding for his decision
Krüger: “I would like to pursue new professional endeavours”
Munich. The Chairman of the Board of Management of
BMW AG, Harald Krüger, gave notice today that he will not seek a
second term of office. The Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Dr
Norbert Reithofer, has complete respect and understanding for his
decision. The Supervisory Board will address the matter of a successor
during its next meeting on 18 July 2019. Until a decision has been
made, Harald Krüger will hold his position as Chairman of the Board of Management.
“The BMW Group has been my professional home for more than 27 years.
After more than ten years in the Board of Management, more than four
of which as the CEO of the BMW Group, I would like to pursue new
professional endeavours and leverage my diverse international
experience for new projects and ventures,” said Krüger. “Over the last
years, the automotive industry has been shaped by enormous changes,
which have brought about more transformation than in the previous 30
years. This has demanded tremendous efforts from every employee within
the company. For their outstanding commitment, I would like to
personally thank each and every one of them. It has always been a true
honour for me to work with this tremendous team and to set the BMW
Group on a path towards a successful future during the most
significant transformation of this industry.”
“Over the last quarter century, Harald Krüger has demonstrated
unwavering dedication to the BMW Group in all of the various positions
he has held. I would like to express my sincere gratitude for his
great personal commitment. I have complete respect and understanding
for his decision and for his further plans,” said Dr Norbert
Reithofer, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of BMW AG.
Harald Krüger assumed the position of Chairman of the Board of
Management of BMW AG from Dr Norbert Reithofer on 13 May 2015. Under
his leadership, the company put forward Strategy NUMBER ONE NEXT,
which enabled the BMW Group to actively shape the transformation of
the industry and the transition towards sustainable mobility of the
future. With the largest model roll-out in the company’s history,
vehicle deliveries reached new all-time highs, while at the same time
the company systematically expanded its electromobility strategy. By
2023, the BMW Group will have 25 electrified models on the roads.
As Chairman, Krüger further strengthened the significance of
strategic partnerships – particularly in the area of breakthrough
technologies such as highly automated driving. Additionally, the BMW
Group has successfully merged its mobility services under the entity
YOUR NOW. Moreover, the BMW Group significantly increased its role as
a global player and, as the first international company, will be able
to increase its share in its Chinese Joint Venture, BMW Brilliance
Automotive, to 75%.
“The BMW Group is a unique company with a long tradition, a great
pioneering spirit and a passion for innovation. Over the past few
years, we have set the strategic course to steer the BMW Group
successfully into the future. The associates around the world are the
greatest strength of the BMW Group. Together, they are on the path to
the mobility of tomorrow and I am certain that they will successfully
shape the future of our industry and beyond,” said Krüger.
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