Members of the Supervisory Board and Composition of the Committees
(appointments: as of Decembe 31, 2023 or the date of departure from the Supervisory Board of Volkswagen AG or the start date after December 31, 2023)
HANS DIETER PÖTSCH (*1951)
Chair (since October 7, 2015),
Chair of the Board of Management of Porsche Automobil Holding SE
October 7, 20151, elected until 2026
Nationality: Austrian
Appointments:
Membership of statutory supervisory boards in Germany
- AUDI AG, Ingolstadt3
- Bertelsmann Management SE, Gütersloh2
- Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA, Gütersloh2
- Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart3, 4
- TRATON SE, Munich (Chair)3, 4
- Wolfsburg AG, Wolfsburg2
Comparable appointments in Germany and abroad
- Autostadt GmbH, Wolfsburg3
- Porsche Austria Gesellschaft m.b.H., Salzburg (Chair)3
- Porsche Holding Gesellschaft m.b.H., Salzburg (Chair)3
- Porsche Retail GmbH, Salzburg (Chair)3
- VfL Wolfsburg-Fußball GmbH, Wolfsburg (Deputy Chair)3
JÖRG HOFMANN (*1955)
Deputy Chair (since November 20, 2015),
IG Metall
November 20, 20151, appointed until 2027
Nationality: German
DR. HESSA SULTAN AL JABER (*1959)
Former Minister of Information and Communications Technology, Qatar
June 22, 20161, elected until 2024
Nationality: Qatari
Appointments:
Comparable appointments in Germany and abroad
- Malomatia Q.S.C, Doha (Chair)2
- MEEZA QSTP–LLC (Public), Doha2, 4
- Qatar Satellite Company (Es’hailSat), Doha (Chair)2
- Trio Investment, Doha (Chair)2
MANSOOR EBRAHIM AL-MAHMOUD (*1974)
Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Investment Authority
May 12, 20221, elected until 2025
Nationality: Qatari
Appointments:
Comparable appointments in Germany and abroad
- Harrods Ltd., London (Board member)2
- Harrods Group (Holding) Ltd., London (Chair)2
- Qatar Airways, Doha (Deputy Chair)2
- Qatar National Bank, Doha (Board member)2, 4
- Qatar Stock Exchange, Doha (Deputy Chair)2
- Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company, Doha (Board member)2
RITA BECK (*1970)
Deputy Chair of the Works Council of AUDI AG, Ingolstadt plant January 9, 20241, appointed until 2027
Nationality: German
Appointments (as of January 9, 2024):
Membership of statutory supervisory boards in Germany
- AUDI AG, Ingolstadt3
- CARIAD SE, Wolfsburg3
HARALD BUCK (*1962)
Chair of the General and Group Works Councils of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG
October 4, 20221, appointed until 2027
Nationality: German
Appointments:
Membership of statutory supervisory boards in Germany
- Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart3, 4
MATÍAS CARNERO SOJO (*1968)
Chair of the General Works Council of SEAT, S.A.
April 1, 20211, appointed until 2027
Nationality: Spanish
DANIELA CAVALLO (*1975)
Chair of the General and Group Works Councils of Volkswagen AG
May 11, 20211, appointed until 2027
Nationality: Italian, German
Appointments:
Membership of statutory supervisory boards in Germany
- PowerCo SE, Salzgitter (Deputy Chair)3
- TRATON SE, Munich3, 4
- Volkswagen Financial Services AG, Braunschweig (Deputy Chair)3
- Wolfsburg AG, Wolfsburg2
Comparable appointments in Germany and abroad
- Allianz für die Region GmbH, Braunschweig (until May 31, 2023)2
- Autostadt GmbH, Wolfsburg3
- Brose Sitech Sp. Z o.o., Polkowice2
- Porsche Holding Gesellschaft m.b.H., Salzburg3
- SEAT, S.A., Martorell3
- Škoda Auto a.s., Mladá Boleslav3
- VfL Wolfsburg-Fußball GmbH, Wolfsburg3
- Volkswagen Group Services GmbH3
JULIA WILLIE HAMBURG (*1986)
Minister of Education and Cultural Affairs for the Federal State of Lower Saxony
November 8, 20221, delegated until 2027
Nationality: German
MARIANNE HEISS (*1972)
Chief Executive Officer of BBDO Group Germany GmbH (until April 30, 2023)
Member of the Supervisory Board
February 14, 20181, elected until 2028
Nationality: Austrian
Appointments:
Membership of statutory supervisory boards in Germany
- AUDI AG, Ingolstadt3
- Flix SE, Munich2
- Porsche Automobil Holding SE, Stuttgart2, 4
DR.-ING. ARNO HOMBURG (*1968)
Chair of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Management Association e.V.
May 12, 20221, appointed until 2027
Nationality: German
Appointments:
Comparable appointments in Germany and abroad
- Volkswagen Pension Trust e.V., Wolfsburg3
DR. GÜNTHER HORVATH (*1952)
Managing Director of Dr. Günther J. Horvath Rechtsanwalt GmbH and self-employed attorney at Dr. Günther J. Horvath Rechtsanwalt GmbH
February 28, 20231, elected until 2028
Nationality: Austrian
Appointments:
Membership of statutory supervisory boards in Germany
- Porsche Automobil Holding SE, Stuttgart2, 4
SIMONE MAHLER (*1971)
Chair of the Joint Works Council of Volkswagen Financial Services AG and Volkswagen Bank GmbH
May 12, 2022 – May 31, 20231
Nationality: German
Appointments (as of May 31, 2023):
Membership of statutory supervisory boards in Germany
- EURO-Leasing GmbH, Sittensen3
- Volkswagen Financial Services AG, Braunschweig3
Comparable appointments in Germany and abroad
- Volkswagen Pension Trust e.V., Wolfsburg3
PETER MOSCH (*1972)
Chair of the General Works Council of AUDI AG (until September 30, 2023)
January 18, 2006 – December 31, 20231
Nationality: German
Appointments (as of December 31, 2023):
Membership of statutory supervisory boards in Germany
- AUDI AG, Ingolstadt (Deputy Chair)3
- Audi Pensionskasse – Altersversorgung der AUTO UNION GmbH, VVaG, Ingolstadt3
- CARIAD SE, Wolfsburg (Deputy Chair)3
Comparable appointments in Germany and abroad
- Audi Stiftung für Umwelt GmbH, Ingolstadt3
DANIELA NOWAK (*1970)
Chair of the Works Council of Volkswagen AG, Braunschweig plant
May 12, 20221, appointed until 2027
Nationality: German
Appointments:
Comparable appointments in Germany and abroad
- Volkswagen Pension Trust e.V., Wolfsburg3
DR. JUR. HANS MICHEL PIËCH (*1942)
Supervisory Board
August 7, 20091, elected until 2024
Nationality: Austrian
Appointments:
Membership of statutory supervisory boards in Germany
- AUDI AG, Ingolstadt3
- Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart3, 4
- Porsche Automobil Holding SE, Stuttgart (Deputy Chair)2, 4
Comparable appointments in Germany and abroad
- Porsche Holding Gesellschaft m.b.H., Salzburg3
- Schmittenhöhebahn AG, Zell am See2
DR. JUR. FERDINAND OLIVER PORSCHE (*1961)
Member of the Board of Management of Familie Porsche AG Beteiligungsgesellschaft
Managing Director of Real Estate Holding GmbH,
Managing Director of Neckar GmbH
August 7, 20091, elected until 2024
Nationality: Austrian
Appointments:
Membership of statutory supervisory boards in Germany
- AUDI AG, Ingolstadt3
- Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart3, 4
- Porsche Automobil Holding SE, Stuttgart2, 4
Comparable appointments in Germany and abroad
- Porsche Holding Gesellschaft m.b.H., Salzburg3
- Porsche Lifestyle GmbH & Co. KG, Ludwigsburg3
DR. RER. COMM. WOLFGANG PORSCHE (*1943)
Chair of the Supervisory Board of Porsche Automobil Holding SE; Chair of the Supervisory Board of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG
April 24, 20081, elected until 2028
Nationality: Austrian
Appointments:
Membership of statutory supervisory boards in Germany
- AUDI AG, Ingolstadt3
- Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart (Chair)3, 4
- Porsche Automobil Holding SE, Stuttgart (Chair)2, 4
Comparable appointments in Germany and abroad
- Familie Porsche AG Beteiligungsgesellschaft, Salzburg (Chair)2
- Porsche Holding Gesellschaft m.b.H., Salzburg3
- Schmittenhöhebahn AG, Zell am See2
JENS ROTHE (*1970)
Chair of the General Works Council of Volkswagen Sachsen GmbH
October 22, 2021 – March 3, 20231
Nationality: German
Appointments (as of March 3, 2023):
Membership of statutory supervisory boards in Germany
- Volkswagen Sachsen GmbH, Zwickau (Deputy Chair)3
GERARDO SCARPINO (*1962)
Executive Director of the Volkswagen Group Works Council
April 21, 20231, appointed until 2027
Nationality: Italian
Appointments:
Membership of statutory supervisory boards in Germany
- CARIAD SE, Wolfsburg3
KARINA SCHNUR (*1977)
Chair of the General and Group Works Councils of MAN Truck & Bus SE and Chair of the Group Works Council of TRATON SE July 11, 20231, appointed until 2027
Nationality: German
Appointments:
Membership of statutory supervisory boards in Germany
- MAN Truck & Bus SE, Munich3
- TRATON SE, Munich3, 4
Comparable appointments in Germany and abroad
- Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles GmbH, Munich2
CONNY SCHÖNHARDT (*1978)
Union Secretary and Head of the Mobility and Vehicle Construction Unit attached to the IG Metall Board June 21, 20191, appointed until 2027
Nationality: German
Appointments:
Membership of statutory supervisory boards in Germany
- CARIAD SE, Wolfsburg3
- PowerCo SE, Salzgitter3
- Volkswagen Bank GmbH, Braunschweig3
STEPHAN WEIL (*1958)
Minister President of the Federal State of Lower Saxony
February 19, 20131, delegated until 2027
Nationality: German
SUPERVISORY BOARD COMMITTEES
Members of the Executive Committee
- Hans Dieter Pötsch (Chair)
- Jörg Hofmann (Deputy Chair)
- Rita Beck (since January 24, 2024)
- Daniela Cavallo
- Peter Mosch (until December 31, 2023)
- Dr. Hans Michel Piëch
- Dr. Wolfgang Porsche
- Gerardo Scarpino
- Stephan Weil
Members of the Mediation Committee established in accordance with section 27(3) of the Mitbestimmungsgesetz (German Codetermination Act)
- Hans Dieter Pötsch (Chair)
- Jörg Hofmann (Deputy Chair)
- Daniela Cavallo
- Stephan Weil
Members of the Audit Committee
- Mansoor Ebrahim Al-Mahmoud (Chair)
- Daniela Cavallo (Deputy Chair)
- Marianne Heiß
- Dr. Ferdinand Oliver Porsche
- Gerardo Scarpino
- Conny Schönhardt
Members of the Nomination Committee
- Hans Dieter Pötsch (Chair)
- Dr. Hans Michel Piëch
- Dr. Wolfgang Porsche
- Stephan Weil
1 Beginning or period of membership in the Supervisory Board.
2 Appointment outside the Group.
3 Appointment within the Group.
4 Listed company.