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Thomas Schmall

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Member of the Board of Management Volkswagen AG, Technology at Volkswagen AG
📍 Wolfsburg, Lower Saxony, Germany

As a Member of Volkswagens Board of Management for Technology and CEO of Group Components, Thomas Schmall is spearheading the companys transition to sustainable e-mobility. He leads VWs battery and charging infrastructure initiatives, including the global expansion of PowerCo gigafactories, leveraging over 25 years of international automotive experience.

Thomas has deep personal and professional ties to Latin America, having spent many years working there and even holding Brazilian citizenship. He is the Chairman of the Latin America Committee of German Business (LADW), reflecting his ongoing passion for strengthening economic cooperation between the regions.

He was named "Personality of the Year" in Brazil in 2009.

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Experience
34 Years
Current Role
Member of the Board of Management Volkswagen AG, Technology
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Wolfsburg, Lower Saxony, Germany
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E-Mobility Transformation
He is leading Volkswagen's strategic shift to electric vehicles, focusing on in-house development and production of core components like batteries and charging systems.
Battery Cell Production
He oversees PowerCo, Volkswagen's battery company, and its global strategy to build gigafactories, including major investments in Europe and North America.
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Career

Work history

1-2021
Member of the Board of Management Volkswagen AG, Technology
Volkswagen AG
1-2019
CEO of Volkswagen Group Components
Volkswagen AG
2015 - 2018
Member of the Volkswagen brand Board of Management
Volkswagen AG
2007 - 2014
President & CEO of Volkswagen do Brasil Ltda.
Volkswagen do Brasil
2003 - 2006
Chairman of the Board of Management at VW Slovakia a.s.
Volkswagen Slovakia
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Education
1984 - 1989
Dipl. Kaufmann (MBA equivalent) with a focus on international ventures
Justus Liebig University Giessen
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