Volkswagen of America has appointed Kjell Gruner, former chief commercial officer of Rivian, as its new CEO, signaling a strategic move towards electric vehicles.
Gruner's familiarity with Rivian's technology may benefit Volkswagen Group as it aims to integrate innovations from its $5.8 billion joint venture into new electric vehicles.
This appointment marks a return for Gruner to the Volkswagen Group, having spent a decade at Porsche prior to his short stint at Rivian.
Volkswagen Group's commitment to leveraging technology from the new joint venture reflects its ambition to enhance its electric vehicle offerings in the coming years.
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