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Volkswagen UK has appointed David Hanna as head of network sales.
He will start in the role from 1 September 2023.
Hanna started his career with Volkswagen Group UK in 2014 as the national fleet sales manager for Audi, before joining Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles in 2017.
He subsequently held the positions of head of fleet, head of aftersales and head of sales operations, before taking on the role of head of direct sales.
Hanna said: “I am very excited to be joining Volkswagen Passenger Cars. The brand holds a special place in the hearts of car buyers, especially in the UK, thanks to its fantastic and comprehensive range of vehicles, built on a strong history of iconic nameplates such as Beetle, Golf, GTI and R.
“But it’s not just about the products. The brand’s retailer partners have played a key role in Volkswagen’s commercial performance, helping it rise to the top of the UK’s new-car sales charts in both 2021 and 2022.
“Volkswagen is at a transformative stage in its history, firmly on its way to an electric future with the ever-growing ID. range of battery electric vehicles, as well as adapting to rapidly evolving customer expectations. I am confident that our retailers will continue to deliver high performance and brilliant customer focus. I can’t wait to work with them.”
Rod McLeod, director of Volkswagen UK, added: “I am really pleased to welcome David to Volkswagen, and am looking forward to the knowledge and insight he will bring to the Head of Network Sales role from his varied career to date. He will be a great addition not only to the leadership team at our headquarters, but also to our fantastic retail network.”