“Saxony is a land of creative people"

The former Chairman of the Board of Directors of VW has not only experienced a half century of industrial history, but has also played an active role in it. Under his leadership Volkswagen has developed to the largest automobile manufacturer in Europe. Furthermore he has contributed enormously to the Saxon economy by advocating the resumption of the production in the old facilities in his hometown Chemnitz and in Zwickau. Due to his decision VW became the largest investor in East Germany after the reunification.