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Michael Bartsch

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Head of Strategy, Volkswagen Group Technology at Volkswagen Group
📍 Wolfsburg, Lower Saxony, Germany

Michael Bartsch is a senior executive with over twenty years of experience in the international automotive industry. As the Head of Strategy for Volkswagen Group Technology, he draws on his background in sales, finance, and top management consulting. He holds an MBA from the University of Bayreuth and has studied at Nottingham University Business School.

He is recognized for managing complex and geographically dispersed organizations with a distinct focus on sustainable growth and people development.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
Head of Strategy, Volkswagen Group Technology
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Wolfsburg, Lower Saxony, Germany
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Priorities

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Automotive Strategy
His career is defined by leadership in strategy roles at various Volkswagen entities, including his current position and his focus on the "NEW AUTO strategy for 2030".
Sustainable Mobility
He has publicly shared his view that Volkswagen's future is "CO2-neutral," indicating a professional focus on sustainability within the automotive sector.
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Career

Work history

2024
Head of Strategy, Volkswagen Group Technology
Volkswagen Group
2022 - 2024
Head of Product Strategy, Volkswagen Group Technology
Volkswagen Group
2021 - 2022
Head of Product Strategy
Volkswagen AG - Volkswagen Group Components
2020 - 2021
Head of Strategic Production Network & ISPP
Volkswagen AG - Volkswagen Group Components
2017 - 2020
Head of Strategy & Product Management
Volkswagen Osnabrück GmbH
In the press

Media appearances

Michael Bartsch: Worst is over for Volkswagen. Featured in Carsales.com.au
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Q&A with Michael Bartsch, Volkswagen Australia MD. Featured in CarExpert
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Education
1994 - 2000
MBA
University of Bayreuth
1996 - 1997
Management & Finance
Nottingham University Business School
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