VDA: Damasky leaves - BMW manager Bollig takes over

Dr. Marcus Bollig will become the new Managing Director of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) on May 1, 2022. According to the association, Bollig will be responsible for the Product and Value Creation sector. His future focuses will include future drives, electromobility, connected and automated driving, as well as security and data. In addition, he will also be responsible for the topics of homologation, standardization, production, and manufacturing processes.

Dr. Marcus Bollig has been working in the development sector of BMW AG for over 20 years. He brings experience in all drive systems, vehicle efficiency and dynamics, as well as electrified vehicle architectures. On the occasion of his move to the VDA, Bollig stated:

“In an increasing international competition, it is important to combine our traditional strengths with strategic priorities for future topics. I am very much looking forward to my new tasks, my future colleagues, and the cooperation with the members.”

Dr. Joachim Damasky, the previous Managing Director for the Product and Value Creation sector, will leave the VDA on June 30 at his own request after six years with the organization. He looks back on “highly exciting and intensive years” and states:

“I performed this office very gladly and passionately and thank all my colleagues for the very good cooperation. After six years in this office, I have decided that now is the perfect time to pursue new goals once again. I will always remain closely connected to the VDA.”

VDA President Hildegard Müller thanked Damasky for his commitment and good cooperation:

“He has always led the Product and Value Creation division very successfully with a high level of personal commitment over the past six years.”