Volkswagen Group Africa chief Biene to join Skoda, Porsche exec to succeed her

Volkswagen Group Africa managing director Martina Biene will leave the South African unit next month to take a board role at Skoda Auto in the Czech Republic, responsible for sales and marketing, the company said Thursday. The move shifts Biene from Johannesburg-based leadership at the regional Volkswagen operation to a top commercial position at Skoda, one of VW’s key European brands. The announcement was made by Volkswagen as part of its ongoing executive reshuffle across markets. Reporting was done by Nqobile Dludla, with editing by Jan Harvey. No successor for her Africa role was named in the provided release.