Het zat er al aan te komen natuurlijk, maar zojuist heeft Volkswagen bevestigd dat CEO Martin Winterkorn (68) is afgetreden. Helaas zat er voor hem niet veel anders op, na alle ellende die deze week naar buiten is gekomen.
Maakt niet uit ook, als 'ie slim is dan neemt 'ie er eentje op z'n pensioen tijdens het Oktoberfest. Aangezien er bij andere merken net zoveel gesjoemeld wordt, is natuurlijk meteen de vraag: "wie is de volgende?".
Hieronder nog de officiële verklaring zelf:
STATEMENT BY PROF. DR. WINTERKORN
“I am shocked by the events of the past few days. Above all, I am stunned that misconduct on such a scale was possible in the Volkswagen Group.
As CEO I accept responsibility for the irregularities that have been found in diesel engines and have therefore requested the Supervisory Board to agree on terminating my function as CEO of the Volkswagen Group. I am doing this in the interests of the company even though I am not aware of any wrong doing on my part.
Volkswagen needs a fresh start – also in terms of personnel. I am clearing the way for this fresh start with my resignation.
I have always been driven by my desire to serve this company, especially our customers and employees. Volkswagen has been, is and will always be my life.
The process of clarification and transparency must continue. This is the only way to win back trust. I am convinced that the Volkswagen Group and its team will overcome this grave crisis.”
