According to German paper Handelsblatt, VW is reportedly looking to replace its software division boss, Christian Senger, following a multitude of issues regarding the ID.3 EV and eighth-generation Golf, as well as clashes with the company.
Senger, a former BMW exec, is currently in charge of VW’s recently founder car software unit, and was part of a network of external managers hired by CEO Herbert Diess to reform the company, reports Autonews Europe.
After working for BMW on the i3, Senger went on to help Volkswagen build its MEB electric vehicle platform, which was a key pillar for the German carmaker in its revival following its major diesel emissions scandal in 2015.
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In today’s automotive landscape, being in charge of software for electrified models is one of the most important positions available, as these cars are much more dependent on computing power than older models with combustion engines.
The German paper also claimed that Senger would also be leaving his post as a member of the board for the VW Group’s core VW brand, while adding that Diess himself is hopeful that he can keep his job going forward.
VW has already let Andreas Renschler walk (a former Mercedes exec), who used to be in charge of the Traton trucks unit. Meanwhile, Stefan Sommer, former CEO of auto supplier ZF, already left his position as the VW Group’s procurement chief.
VW has so far declined to comment on this report.
