Change at the top in Volkswagen India

Gerasimos Dorizas (52), Managing Director of Volkswagen Group Sales India Pvt. Ltd., has been appointed Chief Representative of the Volkswagen Group in India with effect from March 1, 2013. Also effective March 1, Mahesh Kodumudi (47) has been appointed President and Managing Director of Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd.. Kodumudi has assumed responsibility for Volkswagen’s Indian production company in Pune. Dr. John Chacko (60), previously President, Managing Director and Group Chief Representative of Volkswagen India, is being transferred to a responsible position with AUDI AG with effect from April 1, 2013. Sales expert Gerasimos Dorizas joined the Volkswagen Group in 2007. Mahesh Kodumudi completed an engineering degree in India and the USA. Following a successful career in the automotive components industry, Kodumudi joined the Volkswagen Group in 2008 and was appointed Executive Director, Purchasing of Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd..