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Thiemo Rusch

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Senior Vice President Sales & Operations at Audi of America
📍 Herndon, Virginia, United States

As Senior Vice President of Sales & Operations at Audi of America, Thiemo Rusch directs the brands US sales strategy and market performance. He has progressed through multiple leadership roles within the company, building expertise in vehicle sales, planning, and distribution. He is a graduate of DHBW Mannheim.

He shows a strong passion for fostering talent and competitive excellence within his teams. Thiemo frequently celebrates the success of Audi professionals in the annual Twin Cup, a global competition that showcases top-tier sales and technical skills.

In 2016, Thiemo was honored as an "Automotive News Rising Star," an award recognizing talented executives poised to become future industry leaders.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
Senior Vice President Sales & Operations
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Herndon, Virginia, United States
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Priorities

Topics Thiemo cares about

Dealer Network Success
He consistently emphasizes the critical role of the dealer network and celebrates their achievements, especially in sales and service competitions like the Audi Twin Cup.
EV Market Transition
In recent public statements, he has focused on Audi's electric vehicle strategy and the importance of preparing the US dealership network for the shift to electrification.
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Career

Work history

7-2020
Senior Vice President Sales & Operations
Audi of America
1-2017 - 6-2020
Vice President Sales & Operations
Audi of America
9-2016 - 12-2016
Senior Director Sales & Operations
Audi of America
4-2015 - 8-2016
General Manager, Vehicle Sales
Audi of America
3-2013 - 3-2015
General Manager Planning & Distribution
Audi of America
In the press

Media appearances

Thiemo Rusch | Leadership | Official Media Site NEWSROOM. Featured in Audi USA Official Media Site
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Audi of America appoints Thiemo Rusch as SVP of Sales …. Featured in Audi of America Press Release
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Education
1999 - 2002
Diplom-Wirtschaftsinformatiker
DHBW Mannheim
1990 - 1998
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Wolfgang Ernst Gymnasium Buedingen
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