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Ralf Brandstätter

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Member of the Board of Management Volkswagen AG I China Operations at Volkswagen AG
📍 Beijing, China

Ralf Brandstätter is the Member of the Board of Management for Volkswagen AG, responsible for its crucial China operations. An industrial engineer by training, he has spent his entire career at VW, rising through roles in procurement and operations to become CEO of the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand before taking on his current strategic role.

Born in Brunswick, Germany, Ralf is a loyal, lifelong Volkswagen employee. He began his journey with an apprenticeship as a shopfitter in the Brunswick plant, showcasing a hands-on approach and deep connection to the companys manufacturing roots from the very beginning of his professional life.

Unique fact: He financed his industrial engineering studies by working shifts on the production line at Volkswagen.

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Current Role
Member of the Board of Management Volkswagen AG I China Operations
Location
Beijing, China
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Priorities

Topics Ralf cares about

China's EV Market
He is leading VW's major NEV (New Energy Vehicle) offensive in China, focusing on an "in China, for China" strategy to compete with local players.
Rapid Tech Development
Frequently champions "China Speed, " highlighting the development of a new China-specific electronic architecture in a record 18 months.
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Career

Work history

8-2022
Member of the Board of Management Volkswagen AG I China Operations
Volkswagen AG
1-2022
Member of the Board of Management Volkswagen AG
Volkswagen AG
7-2020 - 6-2022
Chief Executive Officer Volkswagen Passenger Cars
Volkswagen AG
8-2018 - 7-2020
Member of the Board of Management Volkswagen Passenger Cars | Chief Operating Officer
Volkswagen AG
12-2015 - 2-2019
Member of the Board of Management Volkswagen Passenger Cars | Procurement
Volkswagen AG
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Media appearances

Ralf Brandstätter, Member of the board of Volkswagen AG for China ... (Volkswagen Group Media Night 2024 in Beijing). Featured in Volkswagen Group (global website)
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Ralf Brandstätter, Member of the board of Volkswagen AG for China speaks at the Volkswagen Group Media Night 2024 in Beijing. Featured in Volkswagen Group
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Education
1990 - 1993
Diplom-Ingenieur
Jade Hochschule
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