Car manufacturer: What's behind the dismissal of VW's human resources director
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|With the departure of Gunnar Kilian, the automaker has opened up another major problem. But why did the manager who was considered a great mediator in crises have to leave? And what will happen next in this important position?
In the midst of one of the most difficult times for Volkswagen, a phase of upheaval, the person who was to play a key role in shaping this transformation has had to leave the company: VW's Chief Human Resources Officer, Gunnar Kilian. However, the news of his dismissal on Friday didn't come as a complete surprise to the manager, according to sources close to him. He had already anticipated that he might not be able to fulfill his contract, which was originally scheduled to run until the end of 2026. Shortly before the weekend, the automaker sent out the announcement: Effective immediately, it's over for the longest-serving VW board member.
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